Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Dedicated to improving the quality of life and the health of our communities through education, research, physical activity, sport, and recreation

U of A land in the top 10 of sports-related subjects (9th) for the fifth consecutive year!

The U of A’s success in sports-related subjects stems primarily from a score of 83.5 in academic reputation—the university’s best performance in that area—and a top score of 99.2 in the category of citations per paper.

OUR PROGRAMS

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Professional Development

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RESEARCH & FACULTY NEWS

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation News

March 2021 Awards and Accolades

Congratulations to the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation alumni, faculty, staff and students being recognized this month!
Interim KSR Dean Announced

Dr. Nick Holt has been appointed to the role of Interim Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR), effective July 1, 2021
In Memoriam: Ross MacNab

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation is saddened by the passing of former Faculty professor Ross MacNab
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Research in the News

How to Warm Up Properly Before A Winter Workout (And What To Do After)

With the cooler temperatures, extra layers and challenging conditions, we have to put in more work, which builds more strength
Postpartum Depression May Persist For Years After Giving Birth, According To Study

Studies have highlighted that postnatal depression has tripled during Covid-19.
Re-measuring Canada’s highest mountain

A team of climbers and scientists plan to summit the Yukon’s Mount Logan next spring in the name of climate change — and to re-evaluate its height with modern GPS technology
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#7

in the World for Sports-Related Subjects

TOP 150

ranked in the top 150 Universities in the world

$4,170,212

in total research funding for 2018-2019

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