Innovation drives research in the School of Kinesiology.
The School of Kinesiology is internationally recognized for its distinguished research and innovation applied to the study of human movement, sport, physical activity, and health. The School is home to over 25 active researchers and 100 graduate students, who are linked through collaborative, multidisciplinary networks with other institutions, research centres, and clusters at UBC and abroad.
In 2018 the Chan Gunn Pavilion opened its doors on Wesbrook Mall to serve as the new hub for sports medicine and exercise science research at UBC.
Research News
KIN MSc student, Adam Caplin publishes research study on Exercise Intensity
Congratulations to Adam Caplin and professors Mark Beauchamp and Eli Puterman for their research study “The effects of exercise intensity on the cortisol response to a subsequent acute psychosocial stressor.” Click Here to read the study.
Congratulations to the faculty members who have won awards in recent external research grant competitions
Congratulations to the faculty members who have won awards in recent external research grant competitions. These include: SSHRC Insight Grants Dr. S. Bredin-PI, Co-I: Drs. D. Warburton, M. Norman, R. Miles Engaging Indigenous youth through traditional land-based activities Dr. P. Crocker-PI, Co-I: Drs. A. Bundon, E. Bennett Exploring psychological well-being and adaptation processes in Paralympic and Olympic […]
CHIR Indigenous COVID-19 Rapid Research Funding Approved
Congratulations to Darren Warburton, Rosalin Miles, Shannon Bredin, and Jan Hare for successfully receiving CIHR Funding for their project, “Enhancing culturally-safe ways for community wholistic health and wellness aspirations during COVID-19.” This novel Indigenous-led initiative aims to address and mitigate potential impacts on Indigenous community health and wellbeing.
Psychology of Physical Activity, co-authored by Dr. Guy Faulkner
The positive benefits of physical activity for physical and mental health are now widely acknowledged, yet levels of physical inactivity continue to be a major concern throughout the world. Understanding the psychology of physical activity has therefore become an important issue for scientists, health professionals and policy-makers alike as they address the challenge of behaviour […]