True to the values of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, we prioritize active outreach to the general student population as well as equity-seeking groups within our community.
Explore some of our outreach initiatives below.
MoveU
MoveU is a tri-campus initiative at the University of Toronto dedicated to promoting physical activity and well-being through events that encourage students to explore their campus environments, engage with their communities, and connect with others.
Vogue Dance
Sport & Rec offers drop-in Vogue Dance classes where you can feel the beat, werk the runway, and drop with ferocity! Vogue Dance is an expressive style of house improvisational dance featuring model poses, sharp line angles, and floor work. Learn and practice the five elements of Vogue Dance during each drop-in session: cat walk, duck walk, hand performance, floor performance, and spins and dips.
Pow-Wow Dance
Drop in to Sport & Rec's Pow-Wow Dance classes open to all dance levels presented in partnership with First Nations House. Pow-Wow Dancing is a cultural practice to celebrate Indigenous heritage through song, drum beats, and movement. Learn and practice intertribal steps, storysharing, basic footwork, and a variety of dances and styles. This is a supportive space to wear regalia or something to move in!
Learn more about Pow-Wow Dance
IMPACT Proud
IMPACT Proud (Integrated Movement, Performance, Agility and Conditioning Team) is a workout program that combines U of T research with expert coaching to help participants achieve their performance goals. These classes are made for 2SLGBTQ+ participants, led by 2SLGBTQ+ coaches. No IMPACT Training Pass is required to participate in IMPACT Proud. However, pre-registration is required!
Trans Swim
Sport & Rec offers Trans Pool Hours for trans, gender-non-conforming, gender-exploring, nonbinary, intersex and two-spirit students and members. In a continuous effort to make swim time more inclusive and reduce barriers, Trans Pool Hours provide dedicated pool time with privacy measures in place. We also offer Trans Swim lessons, open swim hours, and lane swim hours for students and members to swim in an inclusive environment.
Women-Only Programming
Sport & Rec's Women-Only Programming aims to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all students and members in all our facilities. With Women-Only programming from Open Gym to drop-in sports, these programs reflect the mission of the Faculty and its commitment to education, research, leadership, and the provision of opportunity. Women-Only Programming is one of several strategies implemented by the Faculty to optimize participation, reduce barriers to physical activity, and foster inclusivity across culture, religion and ability level.
Learn more about Women-Only Programming
She Moves
Hosted by MoveU, She Moves is a free event open to all women-identifying U of T students! Students can discover new ways to get active, connect with other women, and discuss topics relating to wellness, physical and mental health, and physical activity.
Registration Opens Winter 2027
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology
Reach Ahead to Kinesiology is an access program that invites Black and Indigenous Ontario high school students to visit the Faculty over March Break. Participants are provided with experiential learning and programming on the kinesiology student experience, and explore the Faculty's curricular offerings, research foci, career pathways and more.
Through Reach Ahead to Kinesiology, the Faculty aims to reduce barriers to applying to post-secondary education and increase representation of Black and Indigenous students in the field of kinesiology.