Taking sports science to the next level - 六合彩开奖结果 Reporter
Landmark gift putting 六合彩开奖结果 on the world stage in sports scienceBy Fergus Grieve, Internal Communications Officer, Communications and External Relations
As construction for the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) on Pine Avenue continues, the 六合彩开奖结果 Reporter spoke with students who are already benefitting from SASSI Fellowships about their research ambitions and what the funding support has meant for their work.
Congratulations to Danielle Alexander for successfully defending her dissertation!
Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Alexander on the successful defense of her dissertation on the 30th March 2023!
Topic of her dissertation: "Understanding Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviours in the Parasport Coaching Context"
Department of KPE celebrates success of second annual Minds in Motion conference
On Friday March 10th, the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) hosted the 2023 Minds in Motion (MIM) conference, open to undergraduate and graduate students completing research in the field of KPE.
George Shi (TIE Lab) has a new publication in the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Congratulations to George Shi, on publishing in the Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
George Shi, recently published a paper titled "Outcomes of spinal cord injury peer mentorship: A community-based Delphi consensus approach" in Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine.
The publication can be accessed by clicking on the following link:
Congratulations to KPE鈥檚 Chrissy Colizza for winning 3 awards highlighting her academic and athletic excellence!
Congratulations to Chrissy Colizza, 2nd year MA candidate (Supervisor: Dr. Gordon Bloom) for winning the Jean Beliveau Award, the Qu茅bec Foundation for Athlete Excellence Leadership Award, and the Dorothy Nichol Scholarship.
KPE End of Semester Update
The KPE graduate committee (KPEG) is excited to announce that they are currently organizing a food drive, where all items will be donated to a women鈥檚 shelter in Montr茅al at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. Students, staff, and faculty of the department of KPE are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to hallway 101-A in the Currie Gymnasium building. We would like to remind everyone that any donation helps, and we are thankful to those who have donated thus far.
Sarkis Hannaian, KPE, wins best oral presentation at the 7th edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day
Congratulations to KPE鈥檚 Sarkis Hannaian, 3rd year PhD Candidate (supervisor: Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne), for winning best oral presentation at the 7th edition Metabolic Disorders and Complications (MeDiC) Research Day hosted by the Research Institute of the 六合彩开奖结果 Health Centre (RI-MUHC).
Sarkis won for his presentation titled:
November 16th: World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a heterogenous lung condition characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms (breathlessness, cough, sputum production, exacerbations) due to abnormalities of the airways (bronchitis, bronchiolitis) and/or alveoli (emphysema) that cause persistent, often progressive, airflow obstruction. COPD is one of the top three causes of death worldwide, causing more than 3 million deaths in 2012, accounting for 6% of all deaths globally.
Research Spotlight: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) research in the Cardiovascular Health and Autonomic Research Laboratory
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women, affecting 10% of pre-menopausal women. Women with PCOS may present with a number of reproductive, metabolic, cardiovascular and psychological complications and co-morbidities. Despite this, PCOS remains one of the most poorly understood medical disorders among patients, physicians, and scientists.
KPE鈥檚 Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition Research Laboratory attends the 2022 CSEP Conference
Congratulations to Sarkis Hannaian, Milly Huang, and Freddie Seo of Dr. Tyler Churchward-Venne鈥檚 Exerise Metabolsim and Nutrition Research Laboratory, who attended the 2022 Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) conference from November 2nd-5th in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Second Annual 六合彩开奖结果 Minds in Motion Conference Announced
The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education have announced that they will be hosting the second annual Minds in Motion (MIM) Conference on March 10th, 2023. The student-organized conference, which will take place on 六合彩开奖结果 campus, will be open to undergraduate and graduate students throughout Canada who are conducting research in the fields of kinesiology and physical education. The format will include oral, lightning round and poster presentations.
Congratulations to all our 2022 Master's and Doctoral Graduates!
On behalf of the聽Dept. of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Congratulations to all our 2022聽Master's and Doctoral Graduates! Read more about our Master's and Doctoral Graduates聽>>
Funding application advice from three of KPE鈥檚 past winners
The beginning of the fall semester is a busy time for graduate students, both at the Masters and Doctoral levels. Scholarship and award application deadlines, from provincial and federal governing bodies, are placed throughout the semester, beginning as early as the end of September until the start of December. While these application packages can seem intimating, especially for first time applicants, there are some helpful tips that can guide applicants.
KPE鈥檚 Olivia Pastore discusses the importance of recognizing World Spine Day
Taking place on October 16 each year, World Spine Day highlights the importance of spinal health and well-being, as well as recognizing the burden of spinal pain and disability around the world. KPE鈥檚 Olivia Pastore, 3rd year PhD Candidate in the Theories and Interventions in Exercise and Health Psychology (TIE) laboratory, says that this day is important to recognize as an estimated one billion people worldwide suffer from spinal pain.
Looking ahead to the 2022-2023 year with KPEG President, Sarkis Hannaian
Following a tumultuous past few years amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022-2023 school year promises to be an exciting time with students back on campus for in-person learning. Sarkis Hannaian, 3rd year PhD Candidate and this year鈥檚 KPE graduate (KPEG) committee president, is certainly looking forward to the resumption of research at full capacity without COVID-19 related restrictions.
