We strive to engage diverse communities in the study and promotion of physical literacy, physical activity, sport and health.
Community engagement projects are initiated by students, faculty, staff, alum, and are dynamic. In addition to our Community Engagement Initiatives, the School is committed to fostering and maintaining a host of Partnerships throughout the community.
Current Community Engagement Initiatives
PARC (Physical Activity Research Centre)
The facility is committed to providing opportunities for the local spinal cord injury (SCI) community to participate in research on exercise and physical activity.
The Physical Activity Research Centre (PARC) is located on the ground floor of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre.
We envision that the PARC will nurture an active exchange of ideas between the community of individuals living with SCI and ICORD researchers. The PARC offers a wide variety of exercise equipment and ensures wheelchair accessibility. The facility is run by volunteers who assist people with varying abilities to work towards leading active and healthy lives.
Visit the PARC website here.
Centre for Sport and Sustainability
The Centre is dedicated to improving our understanding of how sport can help advance economic and social development, urban renewal, cultural identity and ecological well-being.
The Centre’s approach is to integrate training and educational opportunities with core research activities focused around sport and sustainability. The Centre will sponsor a visiting scholar series, graduate student scholarships and a themed seed grant program, and serve as an incubator for innovative research, mentoring and instruction across UBC and internationally.
The BUILD Club
School of Kinesiology students are B.U.I.L.D.ing relationships between people with intellectual disabilities and the UBC community
B.U.I.L.D. club: Building Understanding of Intellectual Disabilities by Rachel Brodeur, Rhiannon Evans, Kimberley Jung and Emily Ryan. The objective of B.U.I.L.D club will promote involvement in the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games (July 8-12, 2014) and increase awareness of intellectual disabilities amongst students, staff and the University community. They will work to build sustainable relationships with intellectual disability organizations and members of the UBC community.
Listen to the full alumniUBC podcast, 'A Special Olympics Journey: How the Games Changed my Life.'
learn more about the Equity Enhancement Fund here.
visit the project here
INTERActive
Our goal is to increase and deepen relationships between people different from each other and increase physical activity of Renfrew-Collingwood residents and workers.
Zumba in the Park
Check out some great Zumba dancing that happened at Slocan Park in the neighbourhood - Zumba is a fantastic way to get some physical activity, if you haven't tried it!
Neighbourhood organizations, residents and UBC students and faculty are working together to increase intercultural relations and physical activities. The aim? To reach out to people that are not participating, but might like to. We’ll address barriers and opportunities will be broadened to reach this goal.
Visit the INTERActive website here
Partnerships
In addition to our Community Engagement Initiatives, the School is enriched by a number of Community Partnerships. Community Partnerships entail volunteer experiences, relationships with individual faculty members, course offerings, co-op placements, and a number of research projects. Below is a comprehensive list of past and present community partners. Learn more about our partners and the important contribution they make to the School.
To begin learning more, select from the following:
Abbotsford School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
BC Para Alpine Ski Team
Instructor: Maria Gallo
Duration: 2012-Present
Short Description:
Nutrition seminars, stretching, consulting new mentors.
BC Parent News Magazine
Affiliated Instructor: Barry Legh
Duration:
Short Description:
Acts as an editor for articles and content.
BC Rugby
Instructor: Maria Gallo
Duration: 2010-Present
Short Description:
Visits high schools around the region and leads sessions with student athletes about the importance of sleep, nutrition, and hydration.
Blazin Soccer Dogs and Pups
Affiliated Instructor: Barry Legh
Duration:
Short Description:
Involved as a soccer coach.
Britannia Secondary Hockey Academy
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2013
Short Description:
Britannia Secondary School
Affiliated Course: KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2005-Present
Short Description:
Burnaby School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
Canucks Autism Network
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
Center for Healthy Aging
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
Coast Mental Health
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2010, Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
Copeman Healthcare Centre
Affiliated Course: KIN 499
Instructor: Michael Koehle (Supervisor)
Duration: 2008-Present
Short Description:
The Directorate of Agencies for School Health in BC
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2010, Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
Eric Hamber Secondary School
Affiliated Course: KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2010-Present
Short Description:
Fast Lane Swim Program
Affiliated Instructor: Janka Samuhel-Corewyn
Duration: 1992-Present
Short Description:
Swimming coach for community group.
G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Affiliated Instructor: Tania Lam
Duration: 2007-Present
Short Description:
Maintain informal interactions with physiotherapists and help direct them to studies. UBC School of Kinesiology graduate students are given the opportunity to get involved and talk about their research in presentations.
Healthies Babies Possible
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
A group of students in Dr. Paul Kennedy’s KIN 469 class completed a community service learning project concerning exercise and health during and after pregnancy. Seven students worked with the community partner Healthiest Babies Possible, a free, confidential, multilingual support program for pregnant women and families with children up to six months old. The students designed a short exercise program for pregnant and post-natal women that included safe and effective exercises including three main features to prevent injury and teach proper habits: bird dogs, aerobic training, and walking. They delivered this program in person and left Healthiest Babies Possible with a brochure and videos so the students’ work could be delivered to women after the completion of their term work with the community partner.
ICORD (International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries)
Affiliated Instructor: Tania Lam
Duration: 2007-Present
Short Description:
ICORD is a world leading health research centre focused on spinal cord injury. From the lab-based cellular level of understanding injury to rehabilitation and recovery, researchers focus on developing new treatments, strategies and cures from the time of trauma to post injury recovery. Located at Vancouver General Hospital in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, ICORD is supported by UBC Faculties of Medicine and Science, the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and the Rick Hansen Foundation.
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2013
Short Description:
Innovative Fitness (60 Minute Kids Club)
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
International Rugby Board
Instructor: Maria Gallo
Duration: 2011-Present
Short Description:
Presently completing her Educational Certification, but has been active in offering coaching advise to teachers across Canada.
John Oliver Secondary School
Affiliated Course: KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2007-Present
Short Description:
Newcomer Project
Affiliated Project: Immigrant Women’s Health & Wellness Project
Instructor: Wendy Frisby
Duration: 2011 - 2013
Short Description:
The Immigrant Women’s Health & Wellness Project focuses on the role played by community centres and physical activity programs in affecting the lives of immigrant women. Supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the study is a university-community partnership involving several graduate students from the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.
North Vancouver Recreation Commission
Affiliated Project: Immigrant Women’s Health & Wellness Project
Instructor: Wendy Frisby
Duration: 2011 - 2013
Short Description:
The Immigrant Women’s Health & Wellness Project focuses on the role played by community centres and physical activity programs in affecting the lives of immigrant women. Supported by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the study is a university-community partnership involving several graduate students from the School of Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia.
North Vancouver School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
Nutrition, Students, Teachers Exercising with Parents ('NSTEP)/a>
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2013
Short Description:
Red Fox
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2010, Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description:
Richmond School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
SCI-BC (Spinal Cord Injury BC)
Affiliated Instructor: Tania Lam
Duration: 2007-Present
Short Description:
Work with SCI-BC (Spinal Cord Injury BC) to assist in enabling them to help communicate research to the community. UBC School of Kinesiology graduate students are given the opportunity to get involved.
Strathcona Elementary School
Affiliated Course: KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2005-Present
Short Description:
Surrey School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre
Instructor: Maria Gallo
Duration: Winter 2013
Short Description:
Helps facilitate FMS (Functional Movement Systems) screening for elderly populations and assists in providing minor exercise advice. Involves the assistance of undergraduate students as a learning opportunity.
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2013
Short Description:
UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Athletics
Affiliated Course: KIN 454A
Instructor: Dave Adolph
Duration:
Short Description:
Instructor: Maria Gallo
Duration: 2013-Present
Short Description:
Varsity head coach for the UBC Thunderbirds Women's Rugby Team.
University Hill Elementary School
Affiliated Courses: KIN 369, KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 1980-Present
Short Description:
UBC Old Boys Rugby Club
Affiliated Instructor: Barry Legh
Duration:
Short Description:
Provides his services as a Strength and Conditioning Consultant for the team.
UBC Recreation
Affiliated Course: KIN 115A
Instructor: Janka Samuhel-Corewyn
Duration: 1993-Present
Short Description:
Students are introduced to the study and practice of effective and safe performance in aquatic environments. The course involves both a classroom and pool component with visits to the UBC Aquatic Centre twice a week.
UBC Science 101 Program
Affiliated Instructor: Barry Legh
Duration:
Short Description:
Offers his services as a volunteer lecturer.
Vancouver After School Teams Program
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2010-Present
Short Description:
Vancouver School Board
Affiliated Projects: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
Vancouver Technical Secondary School
Affiliated Course: KIN 454C
Instructor: Gail Wilson
Duration: 2008-Present
Short Description:
West Vancouver School Board
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
YMCA of Greater Vancouver
Affiliated Project: The AIM Trial (Adolescence-In-Motion Trial)
Instructor: Mark Beauchamp
Duration: 2008 - Present
Short Description:
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
Affiliated Course: KIN 469
Instructor: Paul Kennedy
Duration: Winter 2010, Fall 2011, Winter 2013
Short Description: