News & Features
Joseph Baker appointed professor at KPE and inaugural chair in sport science, data modelling and sport analytics at TISS
Posted:Baker completed his PhD in motor learning and skill acquisition at Queen’s University in 2003. He completed a post-doctoral year between 2003-04 in physical activity epidemiology at Queen’s…
Avoid exercising outdoors when air quality is poor, says KPE's Ira Jacobs
Posted:"That's the reason why we have schools that are very justifiably closing activities that will be occurring outside; cancelling recess. It's definitely warranted when we have these air quality…
How to design the perfect city playground: KPE's Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos shares her thoughts
Posted:Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, associate professor at the University of Toronto’s faculty of kinesiology and physical education, said Canada is far behind the U.S. and Europe in building play areas for…
KPE researchers investigate potential of exergames to promote physical activity
Posted:A team of researchers from the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), working collaboratively with a University of Montreal research team, wanted to explore how…
A gift for eternity: Former CAO honoured with paver from U of T Landmark Project
Posted:Driven by the generous support of nearly 3,000 donors, the project aims to transform the St. George campus core into a greener, more sustainable, accessible and pedestrian friendly space. Professor…
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted:In consultation with Indigenous communities, June 21, the summer solstice, was chosen for National Indigenous Peoples Day (previously known as National Aboriginal Day). For generations, many…
KPE 162 — kinesiology’s ubercourse in health and happiness — opens to all Arts & Science students
Posted:So which is the correct answer? “It depends on your perspective.”
Clearly this is going to be a very different kind of kinesiology course. A class about the body that’s a workout for the mind.
KPE…
KPE’s Janelle Joseph honoured with CALS award for pioneering work in leisure studies
Posted:As someone whose research is largely focused on the contributions of Black and other racialized athletes—and the systemic failure to recognize and centre their contributions to sport and physical…
KPE dean isn’t calling for a national inquiry on abuse in Canadian sports. Here's why.
Posted:Have we, as Canadians, lost track of what athletic competition is all about? Is there too much emphasis by the public and by the media on the winning of a gold medal in Olympic competition as the…
Is it safe to exercise when the air is smoky? Q & A with U of T exercise physiologist
Posted:We chatted with Ira Jacobs, a professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, and interim director of the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport, about how…
Congratulations class of 2023! KPE celebrates new graduates
Posted:“Not only did you earn degrees from one of the world’s most prestigious universities, but you also gained expertise in a field whose relevance and importance is increasingly recognized and…
"A privilege not taken for granted": U of T kicks off Pride Month with flag-raising ceremonies across its three campuses
Posted:As the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) prepared for its annual flag-raising on the St. George campus, Ivan Canete thought back to when Toronto hosted WorldPride back in 2014 –…