Research

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.

Researchers

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Researchers Areas

Discover the different areas of research and their associated labs.

Student Opportunities

Explore undergraduate and graduate opportunities in research

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Research News

Dr. Guy Faulkner receives federal funding to study physical activity and mental health

Dr. Guy Faulkner has received federal funding to study physical activity and its impact on mental health and depression.


Erica Bennett receives SCAPPS Young Scientist Award

Erica Bennett, recent PhD graduate, has been selected in the Exercise and Health Psychology category.


Participate in the OMiCS Pilot Study August 2017

A Q&A with Anne Lasinsky, PhD student in the School of Kinesiology, who studies child and adolescent heath and will be joining the OMiCS Study this fall.


Chris Forgaard, PhD Candidate, receives Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award

Award recipients are selected on criteria of scholarly contributions to date and the quality of thesis-related research.  


Liv Yoon

Liv Yoon, PhD Candidate, was in South Korea from March to May 2017 exploring environmental controversies surrounding the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games.