Ever Heard of a “Research Cluster”?
Research Excellence Clusters are networks of researchers spanning multiple disciplines at UBC who organize to solve key challenges facing society. These clusters transcend the traditional boundaries associated with departments, institutions, and funding agencies. And they are expected to target issues and engage in research that would not otherwise be possible. The School of Kinesiology […]
Chuang, Pauline
Graduating year: 2017
Degree: BKin
During her studies, Pauline successfully implemented a pilot project at the Pacifica Treatment Centre that explored the relationship of physical exercise and recreation in the recovery from substance abuse.
Young, John L.
Graduating year: 1971
Degree: BPE
In September of 2003 he began a 10 year relationship as volunteer and coordinator of the Richmond Terry Fox Run. In 2009, him and his wife were heavily involved with the new Richmond Olympic Oval and were volunteer managers for many Long Track Speed Skating events in preparation for the Olympic Games in 2010.
Girke, Nikola
Graduating year: 1999
Degree: BHK
Nikola Girke, BHK 1999, studied health and fitness during her undergraduate year and played for the UBC Women’s Rugby team; recognized for her academic and athletic success as an Academic All-Canadian student in 2000. However, despite Nikola’s achievements as a varsity athlete in Rugby, it was sailing that was her true passion.
Yang, Brian Chih-Yu
Graduating year: 2011
Degree: BHK
Brian has gone above and beyond conquering his basketball injury. Brian has become extremely experienced in the international fitness industry in Vancouver, Taipei, and Shanghai, where he is currently situated. He has 10+ years of work in nutrition application to fitness, weight management nutrition, nutrition for professional athletes, and sports injury prevention.
Sarafis, Zoe
Graduating year: 2017
Degree: BKIN
I am currently living in Zürich, Switzerland, and completing my Master’s degree at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETHZ) in Health Sciences and Technology (Major in Neurosciences), which is a multidisciplinary program combining natural and engineering sciences.
Ozkaplan, Atila
Graduating year: 2001
Degree: BHK
When Atila Ozkaplan, BHK 2001 and MSc 2004, arrived in Vancouver from Ontario in 1997, his goal was to become a doctor of Sports Medicine. However, his path shifted significantly when he volunteered with one of his professors, Dr. Ted Rhodes.
The missing link to lifelong exercise habits
By Jean Buckler, PhD candidate I chose Kinesiology as my field of study because I was passionate about science and how the body worked! Like many KIN undergrads I planned to pursue a career in physiotherapy, but the research experience I gained during my undergraduate degree inspired me to go pursue more in-depth research! […]
Averill, Michael
Graduating year: 2006
Degree: BHK
In the past six years Michael has become a full-time musician, and has combined music, storytelling, and social and psychological wellness with a walking tour of Canada. His path has led him to a variety of community-building avenues through music and he is currently working on a project in partnership with The Rogue Folk Club called “Community of Songs.”
Richter, Sarah
Graduating year: 2017
Degree: BKIN
I am a proud alumna of UBC’s School of Kinesiology, having recently graduated in May 2017. I’m originally from sunny Kelowna, and enjoyed the Okanagan’s snowy ski seasons growing up. I chose to attend UBC’s Point Grey campus because it’s where my parents received their degrees.