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A career ending injury, leads to new opportunities to compete.
Keely Shaw grew up loving hockey and horses. At the age of 15 she had a promising career in hockey as a goaltender but a tragic accident involving her horse, left the entire left s...
Kinesiology welcomes two 2019 Verna J Kirkness scholarship recipients
Two students have spent their week learning about the Kinesiology program as part of the Verna J Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program.
Buffalo Circle Campaign connects non-Indigenous allies
Properly and respectfully introducing Indigenous ways of teaching, learning and living into a complex education system steeped in tradition can be an intimidating undertaking.
High-tech sports hub
From grassroots to Olympic athletes—new sport science and health centre will give athletes the edge
The College of Kinesiology was well represented at the Department of Pediatrics Child Health Research Trainee Day
Several of our graduate and undergraduate honour students presented on their research.
USask students’ strong supporters of the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program
The Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP) is bringing Indigenous youth together across the country, and a pair of University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have been thrille...
Huskies hand out year-end awards
Julianne Labach and Taran Kozun are University of Saskatchewan Huskie Athletics’ female and male athletes of the year.
Kinesiology Student Research Showcase 2019
We invite you to join us for the Kinesiology Student Research Showcase event from April 1st - 3rd in the PAC.
Pep talks secret to better sporting performance
Giving oneself a pep talk may be key to improving female athletes’ sporting performance and mental health, new University of Saskatchewan research shows.
Growing the Sport
How a partnership program is providing elite training opportunities for Indigenous athletes.
Kinesiology research chair examining social and cultural connections
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) is studying the role of social and cultural factors in heart disease and stroke among Indigenous women.
Rehab dogs help children with cerebral palsy walk
Dogs can help children with cerebral palsy walk and gain self-confidence and independence, according to new research by the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Spring 2019 College of Kinesiology Clothing
The College of Kinesiology and KiSS Council are proud to announce that the 2019 Spring Kinesiology clothing store is now open and online!
Vance enhances Huskie hockey hopes
Jessica Vance found her calling after the most devastating injury of her life.
One Day for Students draws alum back to his roots
When Mike McDonald came to the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to pursue his Bachelor of Kinesiology, he had no idea his work would one day influence more than 200,000 children ...
KIN LIFE - Ace the Interview
Registration is open for ALL students to attend the next KIN LIFE event "Ace the Interview". Register today!
Kinesiology alumni give back to students
KIN Life is a College of Kinesiology initiative designed to create outstanding experiential learning opportunities for kinesiology Students, and other students actively involved in...
Team Mitchell full of USask connections
The University of Saskatchewan will be well represented at the 2019 Viterra Scotties Provincial Championship held from January 22nd – 27th in Humboldt, SK.
Barker a role model for young Huskies
He may not get the highlights or headlines, but Joseph Barker has been a key part of the narrative in the story of success of the Huskie men’s basketball team.
KIN LIFE - Find Your Future
Meet with other colleges and kinesiology alumni working in many unique professions utilizing their USask degree!
USask Kinesiology alumnus finding success early on
College of Kinesiology graduate Michelle Keene (MPT’14, BScKin’11) has found success early on in her career landing herself on the 2018 CBC Saskatchewan's Top 40 under 40 list.
Athlete Era Invents New Way to Coach Youth Sports
USask kinesiology graduates Corey Edington BSKI'14, Andrew Leslie BSKI'11, and Kent Walters are passionate about helping kids develop physical literacy.
In memory of Dr. John Duncan Dewar
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Duncan Dewar, former dean (1977-1986) and Professor Emeritus of our college, on December 13, 2018.
USask alum among Indigenous athletes honoured
Jacqueline Lavallee never dreamed of being inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, but the former University of Saskatchewan Huskies star is proud to be paving the way ...
A year to remember for Huskies’ Lalor
There aren’t many athletes who earn national and international medals in the same year in two different sports, while also being honoured for their academic excellence.
USask Kinesiology researchers host Canada-wide peer-led program for Indigenous youth
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers in the College of Kinesiology are playing a leading role in the Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP).
Pain research wins award
A collaborative health research team has won an award for the most outstanding research abstract presented at the recent American Public Health Association (APHA) conference in San...
USask College of Kinesiology showcases Indigenous athletes
SASKATOON - The College of Kinesiology, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, is honouring some of Saskatchewan’s most influential Indigenous athletes in a stun...
New USask research chair probes heart and stroke prevention among Indigenous women
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Heather Foulds (PhD) has been named Indigenous Early Career Women’s Heart and Brain Chair, with $730,000 over five years to study the role...
Can yoga decrease the risk of fall-related injuries in peri- and post-menopausal women?
A team of researchers at the University of Saskatchewan want to find out.
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...