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Merlis Belsher Place connected to the community
While it’s easy to see Merlis Belsher Place as a new home for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie teams, the multi-sport facility is already serving to connect the campus to the ...
Merlis Belsher Place Grand Opening Weekend
It’s time to drop the puck! Students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Merlis Belsher Place Grand Opening weekend coming up on October 26 & 27.
Kinesiology Clothing - Now Available!
The College of Kinesiology and KiSS Council are proud to announce that the 2018 Fall Kinesiology clothing store is now open and online!
University of Saskatchewan launches bold new strategic plan
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) introduced today a bold new university plan to guide the institution’s direction over the next seven years.
Backpack to Briefcase
Mark your calendar kinesiology students! Alumna and co-founder of RYDE YXE, Shaina Lynden, BscKin'05 will be presenting on October 25th, 2018.
KIN Life - Creating Top Cover Letters and Building Effective Resumes
A presentation by the Student Employment and Career Centre
Broke your arm? Exercise the other one to strengthen it
If you have ever broken an arm and had to wear a cast or splint for a few weeks, you will be familiar with the alarming loss of muscle and uneasy feeling of weakness experienced af...
Kinesiology’s Weber lends a hand to National Women’s Hockey Team
Hockey Canada hosted 59 women hockey players from across Canada for their annual Fall Festival in Dawson Creek, BC as they compete for a spot on Canada’s National Women’s Team.
Centre court gets a facelift, thanks to Huskies' biggest fans
Ron and Jane Graham return to their alma mater to see their name on centre court. The university's most generous donors have supported students and Huskie athletes for over three d...
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
Please join us for an opportunity to meet your fellow Kinesiology students, faculty and staff
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.