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Kaitlin Crawford’s MA Thesis Defence

Title: Reaching out: The help-seeking behaviours of professional male ice hockey athletes Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Peter Crocker Abstract: In the last decade, a number of former National Hockey League (NHL) players died by suicide and overdose. In response to these tragic deaths, the NHL initiated several […]

The connection between physical activity, the brain, and overall well-being during COVID19 – Alumni UBC Webinar

Being physically active is as good for the mind as it is for the body. In fact, the BC Provincial Health Authority recommends that people stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic to help support overall well-being. In this webinar, we will explore the role that different types of physical activity play in improving stamina, resilience, […]

Joseph Vecchione’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Technique Change in Sport: Theory, Application and Future Research” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Ben Sporer (Vancouver Whitecaps FC),  Dr. Cate Madill (University of Sydney ) Chair: Dr. Guy Faulkner Abstract: Changing automatic movement patterns is of practical significance to sport coaches; it’s often a time consuming and […]

Fall Graduation 2020 Ceremony

Fall Graduation 2020 There will be one virtual ceremony for all graduates of the UBC Vancouver campus. Click here for the livestream of the graduation ceremony on November 25. You may also watch the ceremony on YouTube, Facebook or Panopto, a platform that is accessible from many countries. VANCOUVER CAMPUS SCHEDULE November 25, 2020 2:30 […]

UBC School of Kinesiology Fall Virtual Graduation Reception – Nov 25

Congratulations on Achieving this Milestone! UBC School of Kinesiology Director and Professor, Dr. Robert Boushel invites you, your family and friends to attend a Virtual Graduation Reception to celebrate your achievement. All members of the Kinesiology Graduating Class of Fall 2020 (BKin, MKin, MA, MSc, MHPCTL, PhD) are invited to attend on : Wednesday, November […]

IPACC Virtual Active Spirit Community Walk & Run – Dec 4 to 6

Indigenous Physical Activity & Cultural Circle (IPACC) is excited to host the 7th annual Indigenous VIRTUAL Active Spirit walk and run event. You can choose from the 2km, 5km or 10km distances in your registration. Find more details and register on Eventbrite: Click Here. The 1st 400 registrants will receive a free face mask. Download […]

Faculty of Education Staff Professional Development Workshop – “Fundamentals of Anti-Racism” – Dec 4

Keynote Speaker Cicely Blain, consultant, facilitator, writer, and artist based in Vancouver B.C. We are fortunate to have engaged Cicely Blain, CEO and Founder of Cicely Blain Consulting, a Vancouver-based diversity and inclusion consulting business, to facilitate the session. Learn more about our guest speaker, Cicely. “Fundamentals in Anti-Racism” Cicely Blain will provide an interactive […]

Negin Riazi’s PhD Thesis Defence – Dec 8

Title: “Popping the Bubble-Wrap: Examining Children’s Independent Mobility in Canada” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research supervisor), Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Dr. Patricia Vertinsky University Examiners: Dr. Alexander Bigazzi, Dr. Nicola Hodges External Examiner: Dr. Sandra Mandic Chair: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Abstract: Children’s independent mobility is defined as a child’s freedom to travel and play in their neighbourhood […]

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