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School of Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) faculty among 91ÑÇÉ« researchers who are leading on a wide range of projects funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Connection Grants, advancing collaborations that bring academic research into engagement with communities, artists, policymakers and practitioners in Canada and beyond.

The following 91ÑÇÉ« researchers from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science and the Faculty of Health are pursuing PROJECT IMPACT that reflects the University’s strength in interdisciplinary, community-engaged research across the humanities and social sciences. This project (among others covered in YFile) is part of the November 2025 competition and received funding for one […]

Assistant Professor Michael Kalu in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, using innovative technology and community collaboration, aims to address barriers in health care facing Black older adults

Assistant Professor Michael Kalu is doing collaborative work at 91ÑÇÉ« to advance equitable health care. Using innovative technology, Dr. Kalu's research focuses on the barriers in health care facing Black older adults. In Canada, Black communities face a higher burden of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension, and too often do so without access […]

Toronto Star Coverage: "91ÑÇɫ’s Kinesiology and Health Science program inspires students to pursue in-demand health care careers"

The Toronto Star has a featured article highlighting 91ÑÇɫ’s School of Kinesiology and Health Science program through student stories. Former KINE student Ruth Zaza is using her education to address health equity and community health challenges, and current student Emily Ngo is building practical experience in patient care and health promotion alongside her studies. […]

Associate Professor Olivier Birot in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science CTV Interview About Polar Temperature in the GTA in January 2026

Associate Professor Olivier Birot was interviewed by CTV News about the polar vortex chilling the Greater Toronto Area in January 2026 and about how frostbite can happen quickly to put your health at risk. The news report about how long it takes for frostbite to kick in can be found here.

Michael Kalu, an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, received the 2025 New Investigation Award from the Canadian Association on Gerontology for leadership potential in aging research

Assistant Professor, Michael Kalu has been awarded the Canadian Association on Gerontology New Investigator Award. The award is presented to recognize an outstanding new researcher in the field of aging whose contributions reflect their leadership potential in research with a value of $5,000. The award was presented by Dr. Brad Meisner, YU-CARE (91ÑÇÉ« Centre […]

Professor Michael Riddell in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science quoted in Everyday Health about How Exercise Affects Your Blood Sugar

An article in Everyday Health draws from the expertise of Professor Michael Riddell in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science to highlight the importance of exercising to keep your blood sugar stable. Dr. Riddell studies the effects of exercise and stress on diabetes and metabolism. Riddell states, “You can burn up to 1 gram […]

Professor Sherry Grace in School of Kinesiology and Health Science Recognized As Major Scholarly Contributor Advancing Research Knowledge on Cardiac Rehabilitation

Professor Sherry Grace in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science was recognized for her major scholarly contributions in advancing research knowledge on cardiac rehabilitation. Health Scientist, Haley Stolp with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that Dr. Grace has become "the most prolific […]

KINE 4680 Mini-Conferences Facilitate Intergenerational Learning/Mentoring, Academic Research & Community Engagement

Professor Rebecca Bassett-Gunter and Associate Professors Jessica Fraser-Thomas and Larkin Lamarche held two mini-conferences for the KINE 4680 course funded by a FIT grant application. One mini-conference facilitated intergenerational learning/mentoring with graduate students from KAHS 6645 serving as mentors for undergraduate students from KINE 4680. The students designed and developed their own research (mock) projects […]

Successful Athletic Therapy Student Education Event About Electro-Therapeutic Modalities

Four guest speakers (all experienced Certified Athletic Therapists) from Enovis Canada Medical Education presented at the event, Frank Ammirato, Brent Smith, Colleen Creigton and Jimmy Gazetis. They donated their time and expertise on December 3, 2025, speaking to approximately 40 Athletic Therapy students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science about electro-therapeutic modalities.  Dr. […]

Congratulations to student athletes from the School of Kinesiology and Health Science given recognition at Academic All-Canadian Program 2025

Congratulations to the following: First name Last name Sport Course Number of Times Honoured Thomas Lacombe Men's Hockey Kinesiology & Health Science 1 Trinity Lam Women's Volleyball Kinesiology & Health Science 1 Elias Panagiotopoulos Men's Basketball Kinesiology & Health Science 1 Matthew Richards Men's Track & Field Kinesiology & Health Science 1 Ava Sparkes Women's […]