News & Features
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…
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…
High school students Reach Ahead to KPE programs
Posted:Now in its fourth year, the Reach Ahead program has brought 85 Black and Indigenous students to U of T’s St. George Campus since 2022 to learn from experts and educators at the university’s Faculty…
U of T sports disciplines place fourth worldwide in QS World University Rankings
Posted:The annual rankings, compiled by London-based Quacquarelli Symonds, draw on data gleaned from surveys, research citations and international partnerships to evaluate the academic and research…
KPE and Hart House accelerate action with IWD event
Posted:Taking cues from the theme of International Women’s Day 2025, the panel, entitled “Accelerating Action on Women’s Health and Wellness” convened on a sunny Friday afternoon in Hart House. First-year…
The Toronto Star celebrates Vicky Sunohara's contribution to women's sports
Posted:Sunohara’s hockey career is long and decorated. The former Varsity Blue earned rookie of the year honours in 1990–91 and winning two Ontario Women’s Intercollegiate Athletic Association (OWIAA)…
Researchers warn of extreme heat risk ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Posted:In a recent study published in The International Journal of Biometeorology, an international team of researchers found that 14 out of 16 FIFA 2026 host cities have temperatures that are too hot to…
The Varsity looks back at the illustrious coaching history of Blues hockey
Posted:In its 134-year history, the Varsity Blues hockey program has seen standout coaching — its roster of past coaches reads like a Who’s Who of Canadian hockey. The Varsity highlights some of the most…
Guided tour of KPE sport & rec spaces highlights Black Canadians' experiences in sport and physical activity
Posted:The result was the Black History Here & Now virtual tour, a unique experience connecting visitors to virtual presentations of Black Canadian accomplishments and experiences in sport and physical…
Beyond the finish line: KPE partners with U of T history department to host sports scholar Ornella Nzindukiyimana
Posted:Nzindukiyimana, who is also co-president of the Black Canadian Studies Association and editor of Sport History Review, has documented Black Canadian histories in boxing, track and field, swimming and…
Soundtrack to recovery: KPE PhD candidate explores music’s role in stroke rehabilitation therapy
Posted:“I remember the first day I saw him walking; I was so overjoyed,” says Aina, a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto. “Witnessing his…
KPE teams up with SGDO for the screening of Pink Light
Posted:The film follows Scott at two critical moments in his life: as a 20-year-old student navigating college pre-transition, and a 30-year-old trying to reconnect with the sport he gave up to physically…