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 – […]
Grant Phillips-Hing on Campus KINnections
Campus KINnections is a brand new initiative that pairs upper-year Kin students with incoming Kin students in a year-long partnership. Throughout the year, students meet in-person within their pairings, attend Campus KINnection events designed to strengthen the overall community (including socials, pumpKIN carving, and gingerbread house decorating), and provide regular feedback on the program […]
Event Recap: 2020 motionballU UBC Benchball Tournament
Every year, as part of KIN games, KIN students from universities and colleges across Canada work towards raising funds to support Motionball and Special Olympics. On January 31st 2020, the KUS joined forces with UBC and Special Olympics BC (SOBC) to host the motionballU UBC Benchball Tournament at the Osborne Outdoor gym. The tournament […]
Event Recap: 2020 KUS Health and Wellness Career Fair
The KUS Health and Wellness Career Fair, Kinesiology’s annual event involving a variety of employers and organizations in the field, took place in the AMS Great Hall on Wednesday, January 29th from 11:00am-3:00pm. With the hard work of the KUS, the KUS Professional Development Committee, coordinators Morgan Lorenz and Monica U, and the incredible […]