Professor Patricia Vertinsky is a historian of physical culture and is a Distinguished University Scholar.
In “Searching for Balance: A Historian’s View of the Fractured World of Kinesiology,” Vertinsky has written a self-reflective article on the development of the discipline of physical education and kinesiology.
Vertinsky writes, “In this essay, I drew upon the perspectives of Walter Benjamin’s “angel of history” in reflecting upon the history of kinesiology and the influences that led to my own academic career in kinesiology. I have outlined how my disciplinary training as a physical educator and educational historian provided the resources to propel my continuing inquiry into the inter- and cross-disciplinary (and intrinsically entangled) nature of kinesiology.
Gender, nationality, training, location, and timing all had their influences on my education and job opportunities and upon building toward a career in a research university where physical education and kinesiology, by design and accident, increasingly separated from one another. From the perspective of a sport historian, I suggest that the language and pursuit of balance might be applied productively to thinking about the future of kinesiology.
Sport historians can help in this mission by training a critical lens upon the ongoing traffic between nature and culture and the deep sociocultural situatedness of the science and technology practices used in kinesiology teaching and research in the 21st century. In essence, they can illuminate the historical context of the tools that now frame kinesiology’s questions and the political context in which their answers emerge.” – Dr. Patricia Vertinsky
Read the full article: Click Here.
Congratulations to Derek Paterson & Dr. Guy Faulkner on their recently published paper, “Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the movement behaviors of children and youth: A scoping review of evidence after the first year.”
The paper aims to summarize systematically the available literature investigating the relationships between the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep) of school-aged children (aged 5−11 years) and youth (aged 12−17 years) in the first year of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Derek is a masters student studying under the supervision of Dr. Guy Faulkner and working in the Population Physical Activity Lab. He is involved and interested in research regarding physical literacy, teaching physical education and youth movement behaviours, especially within the context of a pandemic.
Find the article here: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the movement behaviors of children and youth: A scoping review of evidence after the first year.
The School of Kinesiology Centre for Sport and Sustainability is excited to introduce the first season of the CSS podcast, ‘The Legacy Season’, hosted by Dr. Andrea Bundon.
The CSS podcast is dedicated to exploring a the relationships between and impacts of sport on a variety of social, cultural, and environmental factors. Season 1, “The Legacy Season”, was inspired by the 10-year anniversary of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, a time when issues of the impact and legacies of mega sport events was at the forefront for many Canadian sport scholars. Key topics include the environment, community development, social justice, and equity, which we will re-visit throughout the season.
Check out episode 1 for a conversation about the Olympics and the environment, with special guest Dr. Liv Yoon: https://css.ubc.ca/2021/08/16/welcome-to-the-css-podcast-page-season-1-hosted-by-dr-andrea-bundon/
Congratulations to KIN faculty members, Jasmin Ma and Mark Beauchamp, along with Theresa A Floegel, Linda C Li, Jenny Leese, Mary A De Vera, Jack Taunton, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Kelli D Allen, for their newly published study, “Tailored physical activity behavior change interventions: challenges and opportunities.”
This article asks: how do we see the way forward for tailored physical activity interventions?
And suggests:
- Improving engagement of those who the research is intended for, and
- Understanding the ethical impacts of using technology to support tailoring
Read the article: Tailored physical activity behavior change interventions: challenges and opportunities.
Meet our new Student Engagement Officer, Emily Speidel! As a KIN alum who graduated in 2018, Emily is deeply familiar with life as a KIN student and has a passion for student development outside of the classroom with a focus on supporting students through transitions. Emily has a strong background in student affairs and has experience creating meaningful growth and learning opportunities for students. Emily most recently served as an undergraduate Associate Academic Advisor in the School and brings a unique lens to the needs and desires of Kinesiology undergraduate students.
As the Student Engagement Officer, Emily has been instrumental in training this year’s KIN student Orientation Leaders and looks forward to meeting all new-to-KIN students on Imagine Day! If you’re looking to get involved with UBC KIN or at UBC in general, Emily is here to help!
Emily states, “I am excited to get to know you all over the year and to engage you in all the upcoming student events the School will be hosting. My passions lie in relationship building and developing supports for students, so please don’t hesitate to approach me with your ideas and questions, or just to say hi!” Keep an eye on the KINformed newsletter for regular updates on events and programs, and check the KIN web calendar
here for details.
Feel free to contact Emily to introduce yourself at emily.speidel@ubc.ca.
Angela Chalmers won the gold medal in 1994 Commonwealth Games 3000m in Victoria
Angela Chalmers is one of Canada’s greatest track and field athletes. She has just been inducted into Athletics Canada’s Hall of Fame. Angela is an Olympic medalist, who through hours of training, perseverance and personal sacrifice, rose through the ranks of track and field to become one of the best in the world. She is a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist earning medals at the 1990 Auckland Games and the 1994 Victoria Games in the 1,500 and 3,000 metre events. In 1992, she won a Bronze Medal at the Barcelona Olympics in the 3,000 metre event and a Silver Medal at the Pan American Games in Indianapolis in 1987. Angela Chalmers is also an extraordinary role model for Aboriginal children, who generously gave precious time to visit reserves to speak to the young people of these communities. Born in Brandon, Manitoba in 1963 to a Sioux mother and Scottish father, Angela moved to Nanaimo and then to Victoria, B.C. as a young girl.
My mother is Sioux from the Birdtail Sioux Reservation. I am status Indian and a member of that band. But I also feel my roots on Vancouver Island because my dad was born in Victoria and my aunts, an uncle and cousins live there.”
Upon graduation from high school, she accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Northern Arizona University where she earned All-American Honours eight times and was an NCAA cross country champion. Since 1990, Ms. Chalmers lived and trained in Victoria.
In 1994, the 30 year old Chalmers successfully defended her 3,000 metre crown at the Victoria Commonwealth Games. In front of her hometown crowd at Centennial Stadium, she broke the Canadian and Commonwealth records, another historic achievement. She remains the only woman in Games history to successfully defend the 3,000-metre crown.
Angela has also acted as a respected spokeswoman for Aboriginal empowerment throughout her involvement with sport and has actively campaigned against drug and alcohol abuse. In 1995, she received the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Sports.
She was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (2001), the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (2004) and In Her Footsteps..Celebrating Women in Sport (2006).
The School of Kinesiology is a supporting partner of the Rainforest Trail Run. To read more, Click Here.
BKin, 2018
Philip played on the varsity basketball team for 3 years during his time at UBC. After graduating in 2018, he moved to Europe to start his professional basketball career. After seasons in Spain, Austria, and Germany, he was able to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Next to playing professionally, Philip is also finishing a Master’s degree in Sport business Management and eventually hopes to use his experience to help shape the next generation of athletes after his career.
BKin, 2018
Mackenzie played on the varsity softball team for 4 years during her time at UBC. After graduating, she moved home to Windsor, ON to complete her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA). She now works as the Brand Development and Digital Marketing Coordinator for Infinit Nutrition Canada, a local sports nutrition company and has her own company called ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ where her mission is to spread light to others by sharing perspective.
Gabriella Goodger is a second-year student in the multidisciplinary stream. After she graduates, Gabriella plans to attend medical school and pursue a career in medicine.
Gabriella will be a KIN Orientation Leader this September 2021. She says, “Having attended online Jumpstart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my orientation leaders were integral parts of creating a fun, welcoming, and comfortable environment, despite it being online. I understand the importance and impact of having an enjoyable and engaging first week of university and I am passionate about making this possible for all the new UBC students.”
She reflects on her decision to join UBC KIN, “KIN is unique because it is made up of a myriad of driven, intelligent, and hardworking people who manage to let their creativity and passion shine through in all their endeavors. The School of Kinesiology also offers classes that satisfy a vast array of interests, from sport psychology to biomechanics. I was drawn to the KIN program here because of its reputation as a small, tight-knit community. Upon entering the program, I was anything but disappointed. The professors truly care about the students and wish to see them succeed. I also noticed that the students themselves share so many common interests and are eager to form lasting friendships with one another.” Gabriella says that her favourite classes so far have been ‘Physiology System I’ with Professor Tania Lam, and ‘Anatomy’ with Professor Anne Lasinsky. She also used to play volleyball competitively, but now focuses mainly on strength and conditioning training.
This September, Gabriella will also be a UBC Varsity Athlete Student Trainer and hopes to become involved in some clubs on campus now that school is back in person. Outside of UBC, Gabriella works at the KidSafe Project Society, a non-profit organization that provides a safe space for vulnerable children living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside during school breaks. “As an Activity Leader there, I am in charge of providing the kids with a day where they are guaranteed food, safety, and fun.”
Jason Lin is a second-year student in the multidisciplinary science stream. When he graduates, Jason plans on continuing his education and eventually pursuing a career in physiotherapy.
Jason will be a KIN Orientation Leader this September 2021. He says, “Being a KIN Orientation Leader is an exciting opportunity for me to welcome incoming kinesiology students to the beautiful UBC campus and introduce them to the warm and welcoming KIN community here at UBC.”
Jason reflects on his decision to join UBC KIN, “it is a well-rounded program that touches on a wide range of kinesiology-related subjects which will set you up for your future. I was drawn to the KIN program at UBC because it provides endless opportunities to grow not only as a student, but also a person.” Jason says that his favourite classes have been Human Anatomy (KIN 110) and Systems Physiology (KIN 131, KIN 132). Outside of academia, Jason plays junior level hockey for the Richmond Sockeyes. He says, “I am a coach for UBC’s hockey and skate programs, and I recently started a community project that is funded by the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) and the School of Kinesiology called Sport4U, which seeks to give everyone in the community a chance to participate in sport by providing affordable sporting equipment.”
Jason is also a volunteer at two physiotherapy clinics, East Vancouver Sports Rehabilitation Clinic (EVSRC) and Kids Physio Group, where he shadows physiotherapists and provides assistance during their treatment sessions. “At EVSRC, I help out in kinesiology and strength and conditioning sessions in the Essentials of Athletics gym, where I also observe, make suggestions, and coach exercises.”
