In Memoriam: Henrik Moberg Parker
The UBC School of Kinesiology has established an In Memoriam Fund in honour of Henrik Moberg Parker who sadly passed away much too young in February 2020. Henrik was an excellent student and world-class athlete who joined the UBC Varsity sailing team and planned to pursue a career in physiotherapy. Henrik exemplified the values of […]
May 8th Webinar – Has the human heart been selected for endurance training?
Join Dr. Rob Boushel, director of UBC Vancouver’s School of Kinesiology and Dr. Rob Shave, director of UBCO’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences in a weekly webinar on Friday afternoons from 3:00pm-4:30pm. The series will run May through June. ___________________________________ The first webinar is on Friday, May 8th on Zoom, when Dr. Robert Shave […]
KIN Co-op: Finishing a work term during COVID-19
Hello everyone! My name is Matthew Jang, and I am currently a fourth-year Kinesiology student specializing in Health Sciences. After completing a diploma in Kinesiology at Capilano University and transferring to UBC, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to participate in the KIN Co-op program. Co-op offers valuable and relevant […]
2020 Mentorship Program Virtual Wrap-up Event
The School of Kinesiology transformed its annual Mentorship Program Wrap-up event into a safe virtual meet-up in spite of the COVID-19 outbreak. Mentors and mentees celebrated the completion of this year’s program online, on March 31st, 2020 by discussing changes– the different ways in which students and alumni have pivoted in their work, academic, […]
Check out the Virtual Presentation of the 2020 Student Service and Leadership Recognition Awards!
Each year, the School of Kinesiology holds an annual event that celebrates the service and leadership contributions of KIN students to their community. Qualifying students must have held a volunteer or paid role within the School’s services or programs, with a minimum service criterion over the past academic year. Due to unprecedented circumstances presented by […]
Congratulations to Mikayla Ogrodniczuk for receiving the Buzz More Leadership Award and Kay Brearley Service Award
Mikayla Ogrodniczuk is set to graduate Spring 2020 with a degree in Kinesiology in the Health Sciences stream. She has enjoyed being a part of the Kin community, expressing that she “truly appreciates having had the opportunity to learn at the top-ranked KIN program in the country!” During her time in KIN, Mikayla was a […]
Julia Tepes on her KIN Co-op journey and pressing pause for pandemics
Welcome to the second of a series of 3 articles I’m writing about my KIN Co-op journey. I last wrote that I’d applied to the Co-op Program to find out what kinds of jobs a KIN degree might get me besides serving as stepping stone to physiotherapy, and about the workshops I took to prep […]
Pathways Project Launches: Studying Development, Behaviours and Motivation in Girl’s Soccer
[youtube]https://youtu.be/kaQarCyOy18[/youtube] UBC School of Kinesiology, Professor Nicola Hodges is spearheading a research study, titled the Pathways Project, which focuses on developmental activities, behaviours and motivation in girl’s soccer. The project is being conducted in collaboration with the members of the Canada National Women’s Soccer and the provincial programs along with the University of Northumbria, […]
Atrial Fibrillation Lifestyle Project (ALP)
Principle Investigator: Hours/Time Commitment: Volunteering will take place at Hospital 4-6 hours/week in the Cardiac Rehab exercise gym during the month of June 2019. Expected Duties: Volunteers (1-2) will spend their time in the intervention group exercise classes, and be responsible for collecting data measures on participants as they exercise, monitoring and ensuring the safety […]
Student profile: Nikol Grishin on her Special Olympics BC community project
Hi! My name is Nikol and I’m in my final year in Kinesiology, specializing in Health Sciences. Many of you may already know me as the KUS President! However, in my downtime I unwind by attending spin classes, spending time with friends and loved ones, and spending time on one of my guilty pleasures – […]