News & Features
KPE’s Madeleine Orr curates art exhibit that imagines what Canada would look like in 2080 - if we get everything right
Posted:Orr, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education whose research examines the impacts of climate change on sport, invited artists from every…
Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education!
Posted:Welcome to the 2024-25 academic year at the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education!I hope you’ve had a fantastic summer, one filled with opportunities to rest and recuperate, connect with…
Navigating the intricacies of raising a child: Simon Darnell shares insights on Parenting Ed-Ventures podcast
Posted:Simon Darnell, a University of Toronto professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), was recently featured on the podcast, discussing his area of expertise – sport for…
Mobilizing research to help athletes at all levels perform better, recover faster and play safer: TISS conference
Posted:These are just some of the questions that will be discussed at the Tanenbaum Institute for Sport Science (TISS) inaugural conference this fall. The conference, scheduled for September 14 and 15 at…
Virtual & augmented reality can temporarily change the way people perceive distances: KPE study
Posted:The study, published recently in the journal Scientific Reports, not only found that people moved differently in VR and AR, but that these changes led to temporary errors in movement in the real…
Researchers challenge use of doping control data to administer sex-based eligibility regulations
Posted:This is according to research from Marcus Mazzucco, an adjunct lecturer in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto (UofT), who specializes in sports law,…
Coach Byron MacDonald has been the voice of swimming for 10 Olympics
Posted:Byron MacDonald is closing in on half a century in the broadcast booth as a swimming analyst for CBC so it’s understandable that he needs a moment when asked to name a favourite Olympic race.“That’s…
SDRCC grant to fund research project aiming to reshape youth sport programming
Posted:The grant, valued at close to $90,000 CAD, will fund a project with MLSE Foundation to evaluate collaborative best practices in fostering a positive, safe and brave culture for youth in sport over…
Former Blues head to Paris Olympics as members of Team Canada
Posted:Five former Blues athletes have qualified to represent Canada at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games this summer – and will be joined in host city Paris by several University of Toronto staff and…
Federal funding linked to more medals for Canadian Olympians – but less participation in grassroots sport: Study
Posted:Federal funding for sport is associated with Canadian athletes winning more Olympic medals – but this comes at the cost of reduced participation in grassroots recreational and competitive sport.That’…
After a 30-year long career at U of T, Beth Ali retires
Posted:Ali leaves a legacy of positively enriching the student experience and advancing gender equity in sport participation and leadership through her roles as administrator, coach and board member.“Beth’s…