Professor Chris Perry, in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science has been appointed Vice-President Research at 91亚色, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Perry is a professor in the School of Kinesiology & Health Science within the Faculty of Health and currently serves as director of 91亚色鈥檚 Muscle Health Research Centre. An accomplished muscle […]
Lead author and researcher at 91亚色, and former KAHS PhD student, Akinkunle Oye-Somefun, was quoted in Activist Post about a new large-scale scientific review that has identified prolonged sitting, insufficient sleep and physical inactivity as significant, modifiable risk factors for dementia in adults. Oye-Somefun was also quoted in The Seattle Times: The midlife habits that […]
Through its Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC), the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at 91亚色 is leading research that bridges scientific discovery with the lived experiences of individuals affected by muscle-related conditions and diseases. This approach ensures that research and knowledge mobilization reflect the ways muscle health challenges and influences mobility, independence, and overall quality […]
The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) has awarded emerita faculty member Dr. Frances Flint from the Athletic Therapy program in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science as one of two 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees. Flint was inducted with co-recipient Connie Klassen, a certified athletic therapist from Manitoba. According to the CATA website, "The […]
Kinesiology and Health Science student Olivia Sestito is featured in a new video on the Faculty of Health YouTube channel. The video showcases how skills developed through her coursework have translated into meaningful professional opportunities and community impact. In the feature, Sestito reflects on her academic journey in the Kinesiology and Health Science program and […]
A major new study led by former PhD student Akinkunle Oye-Somefun has been published in the international peer鈥憆eviewed journal PLOS ONE, drawing widespread media attention, including coverage by NBC News. The work of the 91亚色 alum was also quoted in Natural News this April as Study Links Prolonged Sitting to Increased Dementia Risk, Physical […]
Third year KINE undergraduate students, Victor Lai聽made it to the semi-finals (third place) in the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships. He is the first Canadian to get to this level in the Open era since it started. The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships (originally the All England Badminton Championships) first started on 4 April […]
Alexander Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships (NSERC) The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships to support high鈥慶aliber graduate students in the natural sciences and engineering, enabling them to focus on their studies and connect with leading research mentors. NSERC provides financial assistance to exceptional graduate students to […]
Each of the Canadian Football League鈥檚 (CFL) nine member clubs has selected one participant to join this year鈥檚 Women in Football Program presented by KPMG LLP (KPMG) - and senior Athletic Therapy student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Anjali Verma is one of them. Over the course of approximately four weeks, participants […]
A Para Athlete Workshop was organized by faculty member Dr. Marnie McRoberts for the Athletic Therapy students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.聽 Director of the Athletic Therapy Certificate Program, Dr. Loriann Hynes says the workshop provided "a fantastic experience to hear directly from the athletes regarding their individual injury history and recovery […]