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Humbert receives PHE Canada 2020 National Award
The PHE Canada 2020 National Awards recognize individuals on their commitment to physical and health education.
Kinesiology graduates donate banquet funds for the better good
Each year the graduating class hosts multiple fundraisers to help offset the costs of their annual graduation banquet. This year started off no different until March 2020.
Ahlstrom a champion on and off the court
Thanks to donor support, Megan Ahlstrom is a two-time U Sports national champion in her first and final years of Huskie basketball, and now on her way to become a physiotherapist.
New Kinesiology course designed to adapt to teaching fitness remotely
Starting in spring 2020, the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is introducing a new special topics course titled Remote Fitness Delivery, designed fo...
USask’s Merlis Belsher Place being prepped to serve as possible pandemic field hospital
Preparations are underway to transform the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Merlis Belsher Place into a potential pandemic field hospital.
USSU Teaching Excellence Awards
The College of Kinesiology was well represented among the winners of the USSU Teaching Excellence Awards.
Kinesiology contributes to COVID-19 front-line workers
The College of Kinesiology is proud to provide critical supplies to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Two KIN graduates named 2019 Saskatchewan Sport Award Winners
College of Kinesiology graduates, Keely Shaw(BScKin‘16) & Jason Reindl(BScKin'06) have been named as 2019 Saskatchewan Sport Award winners.
USask researchers test out new exercises to help FORTIFY Bones
A new study has a group of University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers taking a look at how high intensity resistance exercises can help adults over the age of 50 who are suffer...
USask kinesiology and medicine researchers examine how diabetes affects bone strength
Children with Type 1 diabetes (DM1) have a high risk of fracture, but experts don’t know why.
USask senior leaders take wellness to heart
Physical wellness has always played a big role in Dr. Karen Chad’s (PhD) life.
USask to replace turf at Griffiths Stadium
The grass will certainly be greener at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) with the upcoming turf replacement project at Griffiths Stadium.
USask researchers create app to help stressed-out caregivers
Are you a primary caregiver searching for coping tips? There’s an app for that.
Power lifted to national gold
As a member of Saskatchewan Weightlifting, second year kinesiology student, Polina Bespalova and her teammates traveled to the Junior National Championships in Edmonton this past w...
Hub supports Kinesiology, Huskies student success
The College of Kinesiology and Huskie Athletics have partnered to open an inclusive and safe space, putting student success and support at the forefront.
USask students curl big in Provincial Championship win
Four USask students took their holiday break to the ice in hopes of capturing a spot at the 2020 New Holland Canadian Junior Curling Championships on January 18-26 in Langley, BC.
KIN LIFE - Careers and Conversations
Meet with other colleges and kinesiology alumni working in many unique professions utilizing their USask degree!
We are hiring!
The College of Kinesiology is looking for a qualified individual for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position.
2019 SHRF Santé Awards - Dr. Saija Kontulainen
On November 21, 2019, the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation hosted the 16th annual Santé Awards.
Friend of the College Award Winner - Dr. Bob Mirwald
The first Friend of the College Award was presented in 1982.
Alumni advice
Marta Erlandson (BSKI’05, MSC’07, PhD’11) lived an active life growing up and was always interested in physical activity, but really found her passion during a growth and developme...
USask alum to officiate at Heritage Classic
Many young hockey players dream of making it to the NHL as a child and for Brad Meier (BSPE’91) , that was no different.
Colette Bourgonje to be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday
Saskatchewan athlete was first Canadian to win a Paralympic medal on home soil.
In memory of Patricia Lawson
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Patricia Lawson (BA’50, Bed’53), former faculty member, coach and student-athlete here at the University of Saskatchewan...
USask Rec: A new look for campus recreation
Throughout the years, recreation and fitness services at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have gone through many notable changes.
KINNECTION Magazine 2019
Read the latest from around the College of Kinesiology in KINNECTION.
2019 All-Years Reunion
The College of Kinesiology hosted an All-Years Reunion on September 6th, 2019.
MacCormick wins 2019 USSU Instructional Support Award
Kinesiology's Vanessa MacCormick was nominated by her KIN382 students and took home the hardware for the 2019 USSU Instructional Support Award.
Up and Coming Professional Award Winner - Bethany Dick, BScKin'16
Bethany Dick has been named the winner of the Up and Coming Professional Award with the Saskatchewan Association of Recreation Professionals (S.A.R.P.)
Professor Emeriti honoured with mentorship award naming
Dr. Larry Brawley was honoured with an award based on mentorship and training being named after him.
Métis jigging: a better cardio workout than aerobics or a run?
Dance has more to offer than a “fitness craze”, promoting reconciliation and Métis heritage.
Kinesiology’s Kosokowsky making a difference
Making a difference on campus, in her college and in the community has earned Kylee Kosokowsky the 2019 Most Outstanding Graduate award in the College of Kinesiology.
For the love of the game
Shannon Miller (BSPE’85) grew up in typical small-town Saskatchewan fashion: playing hockey. Originally from Melfort, Sask., Miller brought her love for hockey with her when she st...
2019 All-Years Reunion
Calling ALL physical education and kinesiology graduates from the University of Saskatchewan!
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.