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KPE celebrates the alumni and donors who make lasting change
Posted:KPE Dean Gretchen Kerr opened the festivities with a warm welcome, thanking the alumni and donors whose support allows the Faculty to pursue its mission to develop, advance and disseminate knowledge…
No performance boost from ischemic preconditioning before intense cycling: KPE study
Posted:Now, that practice is being adopted by high performance athletes. However, a new study led by researchers at the KPE Human Physiology Research Lab has found that IPC does not enhance endurance…
New Action Plan charts accelerated path towards Faculty goals
Posted:The programs Action Plan, the result of extensive review, consultation and feedback, lays out concrete three-year roadmaps for each of the Faculty’s six program areas: sport and recreation, the sport…
Biomechanics expert Jackie Zehr to join KPE
Posted:“I’m looking forward to establishing a biomechanics lab dedicated to joint and tissue research,” says Zehr, “and I can’t wait to start connecting with everyone at KPE—as well as the broader…
Elbows up: Canada’s game holds a mirror
Posted:The phrase, generally attributed to the legendary Gordie Howe, has made its way into political ads and national news south of the border. The implication is clear: “elbows up” has come to symbolize…
KPE professor Simon Darnell considers sport in the context of the UN SDGs
Posted:In 2026, the FIFA World Cup – the world’s most popular sports event – will be held in cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada (and will feature six games in Toronto, including the first…
KPE Science Cafe seminar considers the role of nutrition in enhancing exercise outcomes
Posted:“The main goal of the Science Cafes is to provide new opportunities for all members of KPE and the broader community to interact with each other and discuss new research activities and current issues…
Dean’s Student Leadership Awards celebrate students who contribute to the Faculty’s mission
Posted:KPE Dean Gretchen Kerr congratulated the award recipients on their many accomplishments. “I am continually impressed by the commitment and passion that our you, our student leaders, demonstrate in…
Students from across the country gather at KPE to share research
Posted:Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of KPE, opened the day’s proceedings by reminding students that they were in a truly supportive environment—one dedicated to taking on important challenges. “Never…
A SMILE goes a long way: celebrating another year of adapted physical activity at KPE
Posted:“If someone can raise their arms above their heads and they couldn’t before, that’s growth,” says Barb Brophey, senior athletic instructor, gymnastics. “We talk about having no expectations and…
Silver T award recipients honoured at 17th annual President's Reception
Posted:U of T President Meric Gertler has carried on the annual event that his predecessor, David Naylor, started in 2006. The event recognizes the very best in athletic excellence at U of T, as well as…
At all costs? The second annual Peter Donnelly Lecture unpacks a history of anti-doping policy
Posted:Attendees both in person and online were welcomed by CSPS Director and KPE Professor Simon Darnell, who reflected on the current political climate. “We don’t take it lightly or for granted that we…