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Kinesiology student, Hom, brings home gold
Michael Hom, a first-year kinesiology student from Regina, SK competed at the 2022 Canadian Under-18 Boys and Girls Curling Championships in Nova Scotia that featured over 42 teams...
USask research will focus on social justice and physical health in vulnerable populations
Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) research projects will highlight the importance of equitable opportunities for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (2SLGBTQ+)...
Huskies student-athlete set to compete for Canada
Five years ago, Nicole Ostertag was a budding ballet star, having trained at prestigious art institutes the likes of Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto and the American Bal...
Kinesiology student, Zerr drafted by BC Lions in the 2022 CFL Draft
Noah Zerr, was selected in the second round, pick 12 and has also accepted an invite to the New York Giants Rookie Mini-Camp.
Yu awarded 3M National Student Fellowship Award
Fourth-year Kinesiology student, Topaza Yu, has been awarded a 2022 3M National Student Fellow award!
College of Kinesiology Research Showcase 2022
Join us for a Celebration of Research from Ideas to Application from March 28 - April 1, 2022 in the Physical Activity Complex.
Kin student named to Racquetball Canada’s Pan American Championship Team
Cassie Prentice will join six other teammates, both male and female, from across Canada in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia from April 9 to 16, 2022. The team was selected based o...
Orange You Ready? An educational community learning process.
Orange You Ready? is a fun and educational community learning process to share in the challenge of moving towards (re)conciliation on campus and beyond.
Kinesiology student runs for hope, well-being and community
Jaira Cross Child loves to share her passion for active living.
The RBC Training Ground Olympic Talent Search is Coming to Saskatchewan
The innovative program, which has already found and funded seven Canadian Olympic medallists, is hosting a free event at the University of Saskatchewan’s Physical Activity Complex ...
USask alumni, former Huskies off to Olympics
It’s a dream come true for Cianna Lieffers, a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Ken Babey, and another run at Olympic glory for former Huskies Ben Coakwell and ...
Empowerment Pacs and the student behind the initiative
Fourth year kinesiology student, Topaza Yu, is helping local Saskatoon organizations to address barriers to access of menstrual products and SRHR healthcare.
Kin students sweep Male and Female Saskatchewan Athletes of the Year
PhD candidate Keely Shaw and undergraduate student Rylan Wiens have been named the female and male Saskatchewan athletes of the year.
Shannon Miller inducted into the 2021 Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
Shannon Miller(BSPE'85), who has coached women’s hockey at the NCAA and Olympic levels, has been inducted into the 2021 Class of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in the Builder...
2021 Friend of the College Award
The Friend of the College award is presented annually to recognize an individual, group of individuals or an organization that has made a noteworthy contribution to advance the Col...
2021 Awards Celebration
We are excited to celebrate our 2021 Award winners virtually this year. This year marks our 40th awards celebration. Congratulations to all of our winners!
USask prof says extreme cold can be ideal for exercise
Dr. Phil Chilibeck practises what he teaches — in this case, enjoying a late afternoon of snowshoeing for exercise in a wind chill of -24 C.
Try-Sport League launched by kinesiology post-doc fellow in Saskatoon
Many inner city kids miss out on the opportunity to try multiple sports, if any, every year in Saskatchewan.
USask undergraduate researcher investigates the impact of COVID-19 on people living with HIV
The management of COVID-19 in those living with HIV may be different from others—and a USask researcher hopes to help determine the best treatment path.
Protecting our bones after diabetes and hypertension
Researchers used the CLS to identify a potential bone health therapy.
KIN LIFE - Practicum Opportunities
Join us on November 18th for our second KIN LIFE event, Practicum Opportunities in Kinesiology.
Wearing a surgical face mask as protection from COVID-19 does not affect performance of youth hockey players: USask study
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has found that wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 during play does not affect the sport performance of youth hockey p...
USask researcher and Paralympian seeks plant-based solution to iron deficiency
A new breed of field peas may lead to the development of an effective ‘food-first’ iron supplement.
USask kinesiology student wins Canada’s first medal at Paralympics
University of Saskatchewan (USask) student Keely Shaw has won Canada’s first medal of the Paralympics in Tokyo.
USask student selected for Prime Minister's Youth Council
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) student is one of 10 new members of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council, a group that provides advice to the Prime Minister and the Government o...
Kinesiology student awarded Amgen Canada Scholarship
Heading into her fourth-year in kinesiology, Topaza Yu, has been accepted into the Amgen Canada Scholar Program for the summer in Toronto, ON.
Weber scores Strength and Conditioning role with National Women’s Hockey Team
Jason Weber (BSPE’99) will head to Calgary, AB as the lead strength and conditioning coach for the under-18 National Women’s Hockey Team, July 29-Aug. 5 at WinSport’s Canada Olympi...
Sleep and fitness go hand-in-hand
The University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) and her team of students have conducted a new study which confirms the connection between sleep and physical activ...
USask kinesiology graduate student picked for Paralympics
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate student Keely Shaw is going to the Paralympics.
USask kinesiology student dives into Olympics
University of Saskatchewan (USask) student Rylan Wiens will compete for Canada in diving at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
USask students thrive in career transition with support from RBC Future Launch
RBC commits $1 million to expand the RBC Learn to Work, Work to Learn program
Clarke, Benko earn top graduating student awards
After earning the top awards in the College of Kinesiology, Mason Clarke and Kaitlyn Benko are now preparing to pursue their passion to be chiropractors.
Bourgonje honoured to be part of 2021 Saskatchewan Hall of Fame induction class
In an athletic career where she’s accomplished so much, Colette Bourgonje’s recent enshrinement into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame is something that the Paralympian truly ch...
Lokombo looks forward to his football future after Huskies
After making Huskies history, Nelson Lokombo is now focused on his football future in Saskatchewan.
Life and Health Sciences Research Expo
The Life and Health Sciences Research Expo acknowledges exemplary research and learning activity at the University of Saskatchewan.
Lokombo joins elite list of Huskie draft picks
Lokombo joins elite list of Huskie draft picks
USask researchers find face masks don't hinder breathing during exercise
A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels are not affected for healthy individuals wearing a face mask d...
Kinesiology Research Showcase 2021
Over 20 presentations were made in a four-day span as the College of Kinesiology celebrated its 2021 Research Showcase
Kinesiology student Topaza Yu wins BreakOUT award
Third-year University of Saskatchewan kinesiology student Topaza Yu received the RBC BreakOUT award, presented to someone between the ages of 13-25 who has been involved in the gen...
USask researchers seek to prevent liver disease, high blood pressure, and understand lifelong impacts of Zika virus
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded a total of $1.87 million by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) for projects involving fatty l...
Seniors, patients, astronauts will all benefit from new USask research on bone health
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) team led by kinesiology professor Saija Kontulainen has been awarded $200,000 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to research ...
USask kinesiology student a role model who inspires healthy living for Indigenous youth
Zach Lomsnes spent most of his life in the small Saskatchewan town of Big River, where he often volunteers at community events. He has also volunteered at different youth events in...
USask study finds COVID isolation worsens student diets, inactivity, and alcohol intake
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant worsening of already poor dietary habits, low activity levels, sedentary beha...
Stretching more effective than walking to lower high blood pressure: USask study
A new University of Saskatchewan (USask) study has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with high blood pressure or who are at r...
New kinesiology research: Masking up for physical fitness
A new study by researchers in the College of Kinesiology has determined that exercise performance and blood and muscle oxygen levels for healthy individuals are not affected by wea...
2020 Awards Celebration
We are excited to celebrate our 2020 Award winners virtually this year. You can see all of the winners listed below. Congratulations to all of our winners!
2020 Friend of the College Award
The Friend of the College award is presented annually to recognize an individual, group of individuals or an organization that has made a noteworthy contribution to advance the Col...
Sasakamoose remembered as a role model who made hockey history
Hockey trailblazer and inspirational community leader Fred Sasakamoose passed away Tuesday afternoon in Saskatoon at the age of 86.