Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs
91导航视频, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.
Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard
Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arr锚t podcast hosted by Coach Frank (Fran莽ois Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!
Topic of her dissertation: 鈥淢ultimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer鈥�
91导航视频24鈥檚 Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight
91导航视频鈥檚 day of giving raises a record 听$5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!On March 12, 91导航视频24 reached a remarkable milestone 鈥� the tenth anniversary of the University鈥檚 annual day of giving 鈥� and it did so in record-breaking style.
KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured 91导航视频24 Ambassador
Olympic medalist in swimming,听Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the 91导航视频 Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a 91导航视频24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to 91导航视频 in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.
Bloom & Vall茅e Launch Dare to Win
Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Val茅e, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams.
Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanakt铆:io Lab
The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanakt铆:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.
The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.
Faculty of Education Students Recognized as Top Candidates for the McCall MacBain Scholarships
Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo,听91导航视频 Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:听
Recognized for his leadership potential, Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at 91导航视频.
New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur
As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series.
Call for Research Participants: Does Breast Reduction Surgery Change the Way You Breathe & Move?
The Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with Lululemon, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.
Participate in an Exciting Study Focusing on Running Asymmetry and Fatigue
Who?
Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.
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91导航视频 Education Named 3rd in Canada, 38th Globally
According to听World University Rankings by Subject 2025, released on January 22 by Times Higher Education (THE),听91导航视频 ranks among the top 90听in the world听in all of the 11 subjects assessed, placing six subjects in the top 50.听The听University听placed听third in Canada听in听 in Education听Studies and six other domains.听THE鈥檚 subject rankings evaluate 11 d
Celena Scheede-Bergdahl Comments on Prehab Impact on Patient Recovery
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education's听Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl was interviewed by CBC for an article, "Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests" regarding how pre-op exercise, nutritional changes, and psychological support could reduce complications.听听Dr.
Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste
This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).
Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes
The Gibbs Lab at 91导航视频 is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.
Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.
