News & Features
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…
Subjective estimates of exercise intensity among recreational athletes may not be very reliable: KPE study
Posted:For example, atrial fibrillation (a-fib), the most common arrhythmia in aging adults, is seen about two to five times more frequently in aging recreational endurance athletes compared to equally…
Risking more than a game: Online symposium explores consequences of sports betting in Canada
Posted:Some of these experts had the opportunity to discuss the challenges and potential solutions for sports betting with the broader public recently, as part of the Science Café series organized by the…
Call out for 2025 TISS research accelerator funding is now open: These are the projects already underway
Posted:Can elite athletes integrate emergent information to improve performance?Joseph Baker, a professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and Tanenbaum chair in sport science,…
Inaugural ICCan PA Day welcomes kids of all abilities for a day of fun and games at KPE
Posted:Step in Inclusive Communities Canada (ICCan) PA Day camp at the University of Toronto (U of T), an inaugural event dedicated to creating a fun, safe and welcoming environment for kids of all…
Two new professional graduate programs coming to KPE: Master of Kinesiology and Master of Sport Sciences
Posted:Come September 2025, it will add a couple more with the introduction of two new professional graduate programs: the Master of Kinesiology (MKin) and Master of Sport Sciences (MSS), both 12-month…
U of T Varsity Blues alumna Kylie Masse makes Canadian swimming history
Posted:The 28-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., entered Friday tied with the now-retired Maggie Mac Neil."It's pretty special. More recently, I've been trying to soak [in the moment] more," Masse, whose 19 other…