BOS Lab's Luke Spagnuolo Receives Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award
Luke Spagnuolo has received The Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award at the 2023 Sport Innovation Conference.
Luke received this award for his thesis project examining muscle fatigue in USports rowers which he presented at the conference in Halifax.
Silar Gardy of KPE Receives RSBO Fellowship Award
Silar Gardy, PhD candidate in the the DKPE's Musculoskeletal Health & Physical Activity (MPAct) Laboratory (Supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), has received a research fellowship from the RSBO Network (R茅seau de recherche en Sant茅 Buccodentaire et Osseuse).
Silar's research aims to understand the role of nutrition and exercise in preventing bone fragility in endurance-trained individuals and athletes. 聽
Indigenous Hockey Summit 鈥� October 2023 in Tiohnti脿:ke
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Welcome New Education Academics
The Faculty of Education would like to extend a warm welcome to three new members of our academic team who joined us in January 2024. We look forward to collaborating with them and hearing more about their unique areas of expertise.
Statement on the International Day of Education
The International Day of Education (January 24) is celebrated annually as a day dedicated to highlighting the crucial role educators play in inspiring new generations and in healing our world. Education is of utmost importance for the development of both individuals and societies. It is an integral part of shaping one鈥檚 character and strengths, fostering respect for the rights of others, and instilling a desire for knowledge and excellence.
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Professor Julie C么t茅 Receives a University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education's 2023-24 Alumni Award
Professor Julie C么t茅, KPE and SASSI, was recently announced as a winner of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Education 2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award recognizes alumni across the 10 Departments of the School, which ranks among the top 3 Education schools in the United States, who have made outstanding contributions to their field.
Rachel Shapiro Wins First Place Blitz Presentation at the 8th Edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day
KPE鈥檚 Rachel Shapiro, 2nd year MSc Candidate (supervisor: Dr. Jenna Gibbs), won the first place blitz presentation at the 8th edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day hosted by the Research Institute of the 9I制作厂免费 Health Centre (RI-MUHC). Rachel won for her presentation titled: Identifying Perceived Barriers, Preferences, And Information Needs Related To Exercise For The Management Of Bone Health In Older Adults With Diabetes
Tailynn Chang Makes the Principal's Student-Athlete Honour Role
BOS Lab鈥檚 very own Tailynn Chang has been named to the Principal's Student-Athlete Honour Role for 2022-2023. This Recognition is bestowed upon varsity athletes who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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New Course! Indigenous Education: Ethical and Relational Practices for Equity and Reconciliation
EDPE 595-001/002:聽 Seminar in Special Topics 1 Topic: Indigenous Education: Ethical and Relational Practices for Equity and ReconciliationThis Special Topics seminar will introduce students to historical and contemporary realities of First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit and address relevant topics in Indigenous education: What are appropriate ways to bring Indigenous knowledges and pedagogies into classrooms?
Pathy Fellowship Applications Open
The Pathy Foundation Fellowship is an intensive 12-month experiential learning opportunity for graduating students to lead a self-directed project in a community they have a meaningful connection with. Fellows are provided with comprehensive training, personal and professional development coaching, up to $40,000 in funding, and wrap-around supports to design, plan, and implement an innovative project in their community.
Call for Research Participants: Occupational Biomechanics Study
Do you want to experience what research in Occupational Health is all about? Have you ever wondered how hand dominance effects task performance? This is your chance! Criteria: 1)聽 Must be between the age of 18 - 35 years old 2)聽 No upper body injuries, or musculoskeletal or cardiovascular impairments. Objective:
Call for Research Participants: Cycling Biomechanics Study
Do you want to experience what research in exercise biomechanics is all about? Have you ever wondered if males and females display differences in cycling performance? This is your chance!
New Publication by Erika Renda KPE (BOS Lab) in Human Movement Science
Erika Renda, KPE (BOS Lab), was recently published in Human Movement Science. Erika Published a paper titled 鈥淭he Effects of Hand Dominance, Fatigue, and Sex on Muscle Activation during a Repetitive Overhead Fatiguing Task鈥�.
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Dr. William Harvey's CJAD Interview on Better Mental Health through Physical Activity
Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. William Harvey was interviewed by CJAD's Andrew Carter on ADHD, improving mental health through physical activity, and the Head2Core Foundation fundraiser run/walk benefitting the Choices in Health, Action, Motivation, Pedagogy and Skills (CHAMPS) physical activity research team.
Learn more about the Head2Core Run/Walk benefitting CHAMPS Lab