Congratulations 2026 NSERC Discovery Grant Recipients: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel, and Dr. Romeo Chua
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Robert Boushel and Dr. Romeo Chua have been awarded the 2026 NSERC Discovery Grants. Their research tackle critical challenges in exercise performance, movement, and human balance. Learn more about their research below. Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin – Sensorimotor Physiology Laboratory UBC Balance Robot in the Sensorimotor […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Spencer Briggs, Lecturer in Physical Education & Health Pedagogy
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Spencer Briggs as a Lecturer (full-time) in Physical Education and Health Pedagogy. Mr. Briggs joins the School from Brock University where he is a doctoral candidate (expected to defend autumn 2026). As a researcher in physical activity and physical education pedagogy, and sessional instructor, […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Mark Newman, Lecturer in Exercise Prescription & Injury Management
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Newman as a Lecturer in Exercise Prescription and Injury Management. Mark joins the School from the University of Derby where was an instructor in strength and conditioning, sport and exercise science, and rehabilitation. His teaching centers on exercise prescription and testing, injury […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Astrid De Souza, Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Prescription
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Astrid De Souza as a Lecturer (part-time) in Clinical Exercise Prescription. Ms. De Souza joins the School with over 20 years of experience in the health care system. She has worked at the Healthy Heart Program at St. Paul’s Hospital, the Happy Hearts Cardiac […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Dr. Michael (Mick) Leahy, Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Michael (Mick) Leahy as an Assistant Professor in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology. Dr. Leahy joins the School following a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where his research program sought to investigate the […]
Kinesiology Graduate Research Day 2026
On May 7, 2026, the School of Kinesiology hosted Graduate Research Day in the Gateway Health Building, bringing together graduate students from across research and applied pathways to share their work, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue. The event created a shared space for students in Neuromechanical, Socio-Cultural, Psychological, Biological and Physiological pathways, as […]
UBC Kin Games Makes it’s Mark with First Place Finish at the 2026 Kinesiology Games Conference
Congratulations to the UBC Kin games team for winning first place overall (first in academics, third in athletics, third in dance, fifth in spirit) at the 2026 Kinesiology (Kin) Game Conference in Sudbury, Ontario. This impressive achievement highlights the passion, academic excellence, and unity of UBC Kinesiology students at the national stage. Dylan Pryde, Lyla […]
School of Kinesiology welcomes Mr. Patric Gonçalves, a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology
The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patric Gonçalves, a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology. Mr. Gonçalves joins the School from interdisciplinary settings where he has taught, mentored, and supported student learning across institutions including the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Brazil), University of Toronto, University of […]
Health Promotion and Physical Activity (KIN 464) Students Showcase their Research at the Annual Student Poster Presentation Event
On April 9, 2026, students in Dr. Andrea Bundon’s KIN 464: Health Promotion and Physical Activity course presented their research at the annual Student Poster Presentation event. Over several months, students surveyed individuals who study, work, live, and play at UBC to better understand their physical activity patterns, as well as their health needs and […]
KIN Student Leadership Breakfast 2026
On Friday March 27th, we celebrated the incredible contributions and achievements of our many student leaders at the School of Kinesiology’s annual Student Leadership Breakfast. Students were invited to attend based on their involvements across orientations, outreach programs, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society, PARC, Lab Mentors, KPAC and more. This event recognized the hard work our students […]