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Dreaded “freshman five” weight gain not a myth
The phenomenon happens even if a student’s weight was normal as a teenager, a U of S student has found.
Kids at the heart of the matter
Thousands of children in Saskatchewan have Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) but don’t have a formal program that helps them live with the chronic condition.
How to beat the ‘freshman five’ weight gain
Students need to be aware of their physical activity choices, ensuring that they are maintaining or increasing physical activity to meet guidelines and maintain normal weights, a P...
KIN Life - Fall Kickoff Event
Please join us for an opportunity to meet your fellow Kinesiology students, faculty and staff
Recreation and participation
Every week, thousands of people put the university’s recreation and fitness facilities to use, taking part in a plethora of programs from personal training and children’s activity ...
CHAMPS is going strong
Now in it's fourth year, the Children's Healthy Heart Camps in Saskatchewan (CHAMPS) is bringing a special group of kids together for a unique opportunity
Exercise opposite side to keep casted limb strong
When you injure an arm, exercising the same healthy limb on the other side of the body may be key to maintaining strength and muscle size in the injured limb, a University of Saska...
Ron and Jane Graham donate more than $2 million to build new sport science and health facility at the U of S
University of Saskatchewan (U of S) alumni and long-time donors Ron and Jane Graham have made a donation of $2,068,000 to establish and build a sport science and health facility wi...
Broncos Vigil – Monday at 3:30 p.m.
I would like to invite you to a vigil to be held tomorrow, Monday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. in Convocation Hall in response to the tragic bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos ju...
Statement regarding Humboldt Broncos tragedy
The tragic bus accident Friday afternoon involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has had a profound impact on the Province of Saskatchewan, and on many of us in the Unive...
The fascinating science behind cross-education
Icy streets and slippery sidewalks lead to a multitude of fractures and we are looking for ways to enhance recovery
Can exercise help tackle the opioid crisis?
The misuse of opioids has reached crisis levels across North America. Every day in 2016, 116 Americans died from opioid-related drug overdoses. And almost 1,500 Canadians died from...
Inspiring Indigenous youth
Welcoming young athletes back to the PAC for our partnership program with the Saskatoon Tribal Council and Huskie Athletics
Fond farewell for campus curling
This is not only the final year for hockey in Rutherford Rink, but also the farewell season for curling on campus.
Legendary track and field coach Sanderson remembered
Huskie Athletics and the University of Saskatchewan are saddened by the loss of track and field coach emeritus Lyle Sanderson.
U of S researchers awarded 12 SHRF Collaborative Innovation Development grants
A research team that includes Dr. Corey Tomczak and Dr. Marta Erlandson are testing the effectiveness and feasibility of Saskatchewan’s first chronic disease management interventio...
It all starts with research
Sometimes the book you need isn’t waiting on a shelf; sometimes you have to write it yourself
The agony of defeat: How Olympians can deal with failure
It’s been said there’s nothing worse than finishing fourth at the Olympics.
U of S community collaboration with STC creates opportunities for young athletes
Not everyone is as lucky as Daniel Olver.
February is Be Active Month
Explore the benefits of increasing your physical activity for improving your overall well-being
An update on MEND SK
Over the past six years 175 programs were offered for free reaching over 1,400 children
Remembering Rutherford Rink
Although there was a team as early as 1910, University of Saskatchewan hockey was first played on campus on natural ice in late 1929, within what was originally called the ice drom...
Undergrads in the lab
Recognizing the value and important contributions of undergraduate research
Honours for Kinesiology researchers
Dr. Nancy Gyurcsik was recognized at the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation 2017 Santé Awards Evening
We want to hear from our college
Calling all Kinesiology students, faculty and staff! Our strategic planning process is ongoing and we need your input
Young Indigenous athletes shine
The future stars of the Huskies and other elite teams gathered at the PAC
Athletic aspirations
Close to 70 young Indigenous athletes are set to attend the Youth Leadership Through Sports Program, a partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
Be Well Day
Join us in exploring strategies for a Healthy Body, Healthy Life and Healthy Mind
Helping students cope with mental health
While much of the focus in our college is on improving physical health, we want to support our students in recognizing the vital role mental health plays in their success.
KIN Life - Fall Kick Off Event
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Welcoming our students
The College of Kinesiology is excited to welcome our first year students each year and introduce them to our college at the annual Orientation session, held this year on September ...
A tsunami of influences
How do we encourage girls and young women to participate in sports?
Welcoming back our CHAMPS campers
Now in it's third year, the Children's Healthy Heart Camps in Saskatchewan (CHAMPS) is bringing a special group of kids together for a unique opportunity
Building reconciliation through undergraduate education
The University of Saskatchewan is featured in The New York Times showcasing its success in Indigenous engagement and reconciliation.
A virtual tour of the PAC
Learn more about the Physical Activity Complex and the services available to our members.
A stride in the right direction
Abhishek Kumar, a Kinesiology Honours student, was awarded first place in the 2017 USSU Undergraduate Project Symposium.
Student Awards at Spring Convocation
The College of Kinesiology is pleased to congratulate all of our graduates for 2017. At today's Convocation ceremony, two of the graduating students were presented with special aw...
An opportunity to celebrate instructors
The Celebration of Teaching was held as part of the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Celebration Week, April 24-28.
Kinesiology researcher comments on ibuprofen risks
Saija Kontulainen, a professor in the College of Kinesiology, was recently cited in a Time magazine article on the risks of using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) suc...
Former NHL coach of the year coming to the U of S
And will be joining us in the College of Kinesiology for a special panel discussion on Aboriginal high performance athlete development and recruitment
University of Saskatchewan embraces health charter
Committing to healthy minds, bodies and lives is the principle behind the Okanagan Charter, a global health initiative now adopted by the University of Saskatchewan.
Research is the definition of hope
Celebrating aging-related research supported by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation
Bright lights shining on physical education at the University of Saskatchewan
Physical education at the University of Saskatchewan has just been given a power up with the help of LED lighting.
Aboriginal Student Achievement Awards
As part of Aboriginal Achievement Week, we were proud to recognize one of our outstanding students, Hailey Tyndall, with an Aboriginal Student Achievement Award.
Getting cut from teams can end kids' participation
The first time you get cut from a team sucks. The second time is probably no better, but many kids will not ever bother to try out again.