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U of T swimmers strive for OUA, U Sports titles while eyeing Olympic trials
Posted:Ainsley McMurray didn't take long to realize the standards and expectations of the program when she started swimming with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in 2018.
Diving into the pool…
Cleaner air, better ice: KPE acquires electric Zamboni for Varsity Arena
Posted:Often referred to as “Zambonis” after Frank J. Zamboni, Jr., a block ice salesman who patented the technology in 1953, ice resurfacing machines maintain the skating surface by shaving the top layer…
Annual research report gives overview of KPE's innovative and impactful research
Posted:From investigating why some athletes are injury prone to exploring how activity “snacks” following meals may help maintain muscle mass, KPE researchers have been making important contributions to one…
Michael Williams reflects on KPE community & relationships that propelled his career in physiotherapy
Posted:For Varsity Blues men's basketball alumnus Michael Williams, the community and relationships he was able to build throughout his time at the University of Toronto not only benefited his student-…
Celebrating U of T's impact on hockey in Toronto
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“I’m excited about the future of hockey because I think we’ve never been in a better place – especially with the creation of a professional women’s league,” says Jayna Hefford, a five-time Olympic…
Faculty celebrates student excellence with 2024 Student Awards
Posted:The event was the 2024 Student Awards Reception hosted by the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) to celebrate both undergraduate and graduate students who have…
KPE experts share best exercises for surviving winter
Posted:Canadian winters don’t just mean unbearably cold temperatures. It also means trudging through snow and ice, and all the chores that come with it. Shovelling snow, scraping ice off of windshields and…
2023 Arbor Awards celebrate U of T’s most dedicated volunteers
Posted:Addressing the award winners at the first in-person celebration since 2019, U of T President Meric Gertler said, “Our success is due in no small measure to the excellence of our alumni and friends,…
Big dream, high demands: Katherine Tamminen discusses mental health challenges of elite youth athletes
Posted:Elite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes’ mental health.
Demanding travel schedules and intense competition pressures can lead to negative emotional experiences. Athletes…
KPE's Simon Darnell partners with MLSE Foundation on research study detailing state of youth sports in Ontario
Posted:A new report on the state of youth sports in Ontario found a 17 per cent decrease in access compared to the previous year across various demographic groups, with social isolation and affordability…
Blue Monday isn't real, but the winter blues are no joke: KPE's Catherine Sabiston explains how being active can help
Posted:Catherine Sabiston, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) at the University of Toronto, debunks the myth of Blue Monday and warns about the very real effects of…
Paralympian Stephanie Dixon adds U of T master’s degree to her long list of achievements
Posted:At the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia, 16-year-old swimmer Stephanie Dixon won five gold medals — the Canadian record for most golds at a single game.
Dixon views that competition as a…