Maria Gallo: a fearless ambassador for women’s rugby
Congratulations on being selected for a new initiative in Rugby World Cup 2021.
Canadians’ physical activity dwindles despite resumption of harder workouts
A new study by UBC School of Kinesiology post-doctoral research fellow and lead author, Dr. Katie Di Sebastiano and faculty member Dr. Guy Faulkner, along with Tala Chulak-Bozzer and Leigh Vanderloo of ParticipACTION Canada examined device-measured physical activity levels before and after the implementation of physical distancing measures in Canada. Following the declaration […]
UBC Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar Program
First seminar by Dr. Pascal Bernatchez, on Wed, the 23th.
School of Kinesiology welcomes new-to-BKIN students in Virtual Orientation Events
2020 Jump Start and Imagine UBC Day.
COVID-19: Update from the Director
September 8, 2020 – Message from the Director
Imagine Day 2020
On Tuesday, September 8, start imagining the possibilities! This year you will be able to enjoy Imagine UBC virtually, wherever you are in the world. For most students, Imagine UBC replaces the first day of classes. You will have the chance to meet some great people including the School’s Director, Robert Boushel, some of your […]
Mentorship Program – Applications are open!
The 2020/2021 program will be running online this year.
The Impact of Abdominal Body Contouring Surgery on Physical Function After a Massive Weight Loss: A Non-Randomized Control Trial
Principle Investigator: Details: It is estimated that 70% of individuals who undergo a massive weight loss develop excess skin (ES). The ES around the abdominal area has been shown through patient reported outcome measures (PROs) to negatively impact physical function. Yet no studies have examined the impact of surgeries that remove ES on direct measures […]