Events

Matthew Krueger’s Mkin Major Paper Presentation

Title: “Anticipating opponent’s setting location in volleyball: Using temporal occlusion and distinct viewpoints to distinguish between expertise and positions” Supervisor: Dr. Nicola Hodges Second Reader: Dr. Kerry MacDonald (Kinesiology) Abstract: Anticipation in sport is the ability to use information from the environment to predict an appropriate immediate response. Although skilled athletes show stronger predictive capabilities than less skilled athletes, the experiences […]

Krista Glowacki’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Translating knowledge to action: creation of the evidence-based Exercise and Depression Toolkit for health care providers working with individuals with depression” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Guy Faulkner (Research Supervisor), Dr. Erin Michalak; Dr. Heather Gainforth University Examiners: Dr. Linda Li, Dr. Alan Kingstone External Examiner: Dr. Diane Crone (Cardiff Metropolitan University) Chair: TBD Abstract: The […]

Young Alumni Online Escape Room Game!

Date: Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Location: Zoom Link will be sent to you upon registration Join our new Young Alumni co-lead, Kelly Wunderlich (MKin ’20) as she hosts you in a 60-minute online Escape Room social game! Meet up with old Kinners and get to know other members of the Kin […]

Jamie Hawke MA Thesis Proposal

Title: “Dance Educator Perceptions of Skill and Development in Pre-Professional Adolescent Ballet Dancers” Supervisor: Dr. Shannon Bredin, Associate Professor, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education Committee Members: Dr. Nicola Hodges, Professor, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education; Dr. Sandra Mathison, Professor, Education and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, Faculty of Education Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky, Professor, Kinesiology, Faculty of Education […]

Maddison Penn’s Major Paper Presentation

Title: “The Construction and Maintenance of a Hegemonic Masculine Ideal within Physical Education” Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky (Kinesiology) Second Reader: Dr. Maria Gallo (Kinesiology) Abstract: Despite numerous studies offering insight into more critical ways of physically educating students, Elite Boys’ Schools are still heavily focused on imparting traditional understandings of masculinity unto their students. Prescribed curriculum, […]

Meet a Transfer Student Peer Panel

Join this live online session with some of our current undergraduate students who will provide their unique perspectives on their transfer experiences. Meet Aisha Rehman (BKIN ’21), Sydney Guderyan (BKIN ’21), Rebecca Tsow (BKIN ’22), Monica Lopez (BKIN ’21) and Cameron Lee (BKIN ’22). There will be a Q&A session, moderated by Student Engagement Officer, […]

Cassandra Wells’ PhD Thesis Defence

    Title: “On the Resiliency of Sex Testing in Sport” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky (Research Supervisor), Dr. Mary Bryson, Dr. Carla Nappi University Examiners: Dr. Mona Gleason, Dr. Moss Norman External Examiner: Dr. Ann Travers Chair: Dr. Dianne Newell Abstract: In 2009, a controversy at the World Championships of Athletics forced a new reckoning with the […]

    Staci Mannella’s MA Thesis Proposal

    Title: “Seeing Without Sight: An Exploration of the Athlete – Guide Partnership in Para-Sport” Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd, Dr Mark Beauchamp Chair: Dr. Eli Puterman Abstract: The purpose of this research is to explore the athlete-guide partnerships between elite visually impaired athletes and their sighted guides. Individuals with low vision […]

    Imagine Day

      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 […]