2020 Annual Student Awards
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Andrea Bundon Guest Co-Editor of Special Issue of QRSEH Journal: Contemporary Digital Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health
QRSEH is one of the leading international academic journals for researchers from various disciplines (including such areas as sociology, psychology, history, pedagogy, and philosophy) that use qualitative methods. As Andrea explains, “a special issue is essentially the academic equivalent of an Instagram takeover!” The editors of an existing journal hand over the reins to […]
The KUS BIPOC Committee Recipient of the SLC Showcase Award
Shalom Howe, who is a fourth year Kinesiology student in the Interdisciplinary stream, is the KUS BIPOC Committee Founder and Coordinator. “The committee began this past summer, in hopes of bringing Black students, Indigenous students and students of colour together in Kinesiology. We have a website and social media pages where we curate online […]
Sub-concussive impacts in soccer as measured using mouthguards
Principle Investigator: Hours/Time Commitment: Monday 8am-10am, Tuesday 11am-1pm, Wednesday 8am-10am,Thursday 11am-1pm. Expected Duties: Your primary duty will be filming soccer practices. Your role can expand over the course of the semester. Contact Information: If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me beckenny@student.ubc.ca Posting expiration:
Grant Phillips-Hing
My name is Grant Phillips-Hing, I am a fourth-year Kinesiology student in the Health Science stream and I currently serve as the Vice President, Campus Engagement within the Student Alumni Council (SAC). The SAC consists of a team of charismatic student leaders from all areas on campus, dedicated towards bridging the gap between UBC alumni […]
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biomechanics of Human Movement
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Faculty of Education School of Kinesiology Vancouver Campus The School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Biomechanics of human movement. The successful candidate will contribute basic and applied research that supports […]
Tim Frick (BPE 75) appointed to the Order of Canada.
Frick was the first Paralympic coach to be inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame.
Robyn Mildren (Ph.D. 20), Graduate Speech
Robyn graduated with a Ph.D. in neuromechanics. Her thesis examined the leg muscle reflexes involved in the control of balance, and how they change with ageing and after suffering a stroke. She has gone on to do post-doctoral work at John Hopkins University. Robyn is an elite long-distance runner. Greetings friends, faculty, staff, families, […]
Christine Pang (BKin 20), Undergraduate Speech
Christine is currently serving as a Kin sociocultural research assistant and personal trainer. Her goal is to pursue a Master of Physical Therapy. Expectations: Mr. Chancellor, Mr. President, deans/directors, distinguished members of the faculty, honoured guests, family and friends, and of course, fellow graduates, My name is Christine and I will be graduating with a […]
COVID-related innovation: read about a new sports mask, designed in BC with input from Kinesiology professor Dr. Darren Warburton
Innovation prompted by COVID-19 call-out.