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KPE professor Simon Darnell considers the 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 KPE 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…
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…