Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Learn more about the undergraduate programs available through the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

Learn more about the graduate programs available through the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

The Faculty offers professional education opportunities including four graduate-level certificates in sport, coaching, and recreation.

Celebrating Teaching: Dr. Taniya Nagpal

Spend a few minutes getting to know our newest faculty member, Dr. Taniya Nagpal through this Q & A.
Summer timing, Hockey Canada scandal make for subdued mood around world juniors in Edmonton

It’s a strange time for the world juniors championship.
Celebrating Teaching: Dr. Josephine Godwyll

Spend a few minutes getting to know our newest faculty member, Dr. Josephine Marie Godwyll
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Edmonton Elks offering free tickets for kids 12 and under

Brian Soebbing (Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation) says the Edmonton Elks are doing a good job recruiting fans despite the “headwinds” they are facing.
The Abbot Pass hut, an iconic mountain refuge, is dismantled — due to climate change

Built by Swiss guides high on the Continental Divide, a storied refuge will be dismantled just months ahead of its 100th birthday, a casualty of our warming planet
U of A students design SHED to house sport, gaming equipment for Indigenous community

University of Alberta students created a SHED (spiritual holistic exercise den) designed to improve access to sport and recreational activity on Kapawe'no First Nation.
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