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Stroke survivor finds sanctuary and healing at the Steadward Centre

  • 04 December 2023
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U of A researchers work to see if diet and exercise can lead to Type 2 diabetes remission

  • Amanda Anderson - CTV EDMONTON
  • 29 November 2023
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Convocation Spotlight: Kora Park, BSc Kinesiology

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 22 November 2023

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KSR year end story

Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation year-end story round-up

  • 05 December 2023
Evan Mudryk at workout machine

Stroke survivor finds sanctuary and healing at the Steadward Centre

  • 04 December 2023
Liane Jean

Have you met … Liane Jean?

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 30 November 2023
Norman Boule

U of A researchers work to see if diet and exercise can lead to Type 2 diabetes remission

  • Amanda Anderson - CTV EDMONTON
  • 29 November 2023
Device to check blood/glucose levels checking a person's arm

Diet and exercise could pave the way for diabetes remission

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald - FOLIO
  • 24 November 2023
Kora Park

Convocation Spotlight: Kora Park, BSc Kinesiology

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 22 November 2023
Reid McClure

Convocation spotlight: Reid McClure MSc Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 21 November 2023
Courtney Klinger

Have you met … Courtney Klinger, new president of the KSR Alumni Association

  • 20 November 2023
Eric Beaudry

Working with Athlete in Training program brings many valuable lessons to long-term Steadward Centre volunteer

  • 30 October 2023
Sandy Sorensen at beginning of her journey (l) and today (r).

Accessibility, community keep longtime Steadward member coming back

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 19 October 2023
Dr. Danielle Peers

U of A professor inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame

  • CBC Edmonton AM
  • 18 October 2023
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KSR and Beijing Sport University launch first dual-degree program

  • Jennifer Fitzgerald
  • 16 October 2023
joel jacksonn strength and conditioning coach for the edmonton oilers

How to train like an Oiler

  • Lewis Kelly
  • 11 October 2023
Danielle Cormier

Meet Danielle Cormier: New Postdoctoral Fellow joins KSR

  • Danielle Cormier
  • 28 September 2023
Dr. Danielle Peers

Professor, Dr. Danielle Peers, lauded for impact on inclusion in sport and recreation

  • Oumar Salifou - Folio
  • 15 September 2023
Darrel Robertson

Darrel Robertson on receives an Alumni Honour Award!

  • University of Alberta Alumni Association
  • 07 September 2023
Dale Henwood

Dale Henwood inducted to Sports Wall of Fame

  • University of Alberta Alumni Association
  • 07 September 2023
Danielle Peers

Danielle Peers Receives Order of Sport

  • Order of Sport
  • 07 September 2023
Pregnant person using a stationary bike for exercise

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

  • FOLIO - Oumar Salifou
  • 09 August 2023
Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton 1978

'Not a good deal for Alberta': Province scraps bid to host Commonwealth Games

  • Calgary Herald - Matthew Black
  • 03 August 2023
The Paralympic Sport Development Fund provides grants for projects that help develop pathways for Canadian Para athletes, including the purchasing of adaptive equipment, competition and training opportunities, coaching development and recruitment initiatives. (Canadian Paralympic Committee)

Canadian Paralympic Committee grants $200K to support domestic Para sport programming

  • CBC
  • 29 July 2023
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New faculty Q&A: Meet Jo Sheppard

  • 27 July 2023
From left, grad student Amy Moolyk and researcher Brittany Matenchuk

Kinesiology researcher explores the relationship between sleep quality and cardiovascular health in pregnant women

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 26 July 2023
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New Faculty Q&A: Margo Adam

  • 25 July 2023
Dr. Danielle Peers

Announcing the Academic Lead on Equity Praxis and Systemic Ableism

  • Dr. Carrie Smith
  • 20 July 2023
Commonwealth Stadium Edmonton

U of A expert shares insight as Australia pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games, Alberta still exploring 2030 hosting bid

  • Global News
  • 18 July 2023
Basketball game in progress

Edmonton sports newcomers thrive at gate while established Elks crowd numbers dive

  • Craig Ellingson CTV News Edmonton
  • 14 July 2023
Dr. Kerry Courneya

Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, Tara McCarthy - July 4, 2023: Edmonton-based researcher named to the Order of Canada

  • CBC
  • 04 July 2023
Kerry Courneya

Exercise oncology researcher named to Order of Canada

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 30 June 2023
Aaron Lepine

Transition Year Program supported Indigenous student’s success in university — and beyond

  • BEV BETKOWSKI
  • 23 June 2023
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KSR graduate certificate feature: Bjorn Billehaug

  • Danica Erickson
  • 15 June 2023
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KSR graduate certificate feature: Michaela Vacey

  • 15 June 2023
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Building relationships and understanding through sport and recreation

  • Danica Erickson
  • 15 June 2023
Andy Deprato

Convocation Spotlight: Andy Deprato

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 13 June 2023
Alyssa Ermineskin

Kinesiology grad aims to level the playing field for kids in Cree communities

  • ADRIANNA MACPHERSON
  • 12 June 2023
Brooke Lang (left), Cara Lang (Right)

Convocation Spotlight: Brooke and Cara Lang

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 12 June 2023
Cam Kern

Convocation Spotlight: Cam Kern

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 09 June 2023
Sherwaine Arthurs

Convocation Spotlight: Sherwaine Arthurs

  • Kyle Ireland
  • 08 June 2023
Joao Henrique Falk Neto

Q&A with João Henrique Falk Neto

  • 24 April 2023
Swimmer falling back into a pool

Star swimmer finds home with Steadward Bears

  • ADRIANNA MACPHERSON
  • 21 April 2023
Dr. Jennifer Leo interview on global

Steadward Bears Para Swim program raising funds for swim club

  • Global News
  • 20 April 2023
Two women, one is facing away from the camera holding up the hands of the second whose face is visible by the camera.

Five ways women can use leisure and recreation to boost their mental health

  • ADRIANNA MACPHERSON
  • 13 April 2023
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Tummy time, reading among recommended activities that boost babies’ motor development

  • ADRIANNA MACPHERSON
  • 27 March 2023
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Alberta exploring 2030 Commonwealth Games bid

  • Emily Mertz - Global News
  • 08 March 2023
Image of Dr. Kyra Pyke, Co-author of a research review showing that exercise can benefit the lining of arteries in postmenopausal women, which could help prevent heart diseases like coronary artery disease. (Photo: John Ulan)

Exercise benefits a key heart health factor in postmenopausal women

  • 28 February 2023
La ringuette a été inventée il y a 60 ans en Ontario. PHOTO : Facebook/Association de ringuette Gatineau

Ringette, a sport that celebrates its 60th anniversary

  • La croisée
  • 27 February 2023
Josephine Godwyll

Researcher finds purpose in making the power of play accessible for all

  • 21 February 2023
From left to right: Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn, Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell, Dr. Marvin Washington

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn, Dr. Matina Kalcounis-Rueppell and Dr. Marvin Washington named new college deans

  • Verna Yiu Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
  • 30 January 2023
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New research into Type 2 diabetes

  • Global News
  • 25 January 2023
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Exercising outdoors in Canada: What the research tells us about exercising safely and effectively in extreme cold

  • Michael D. Kennedy - SIRC
  • 23 January 2023
South African-born Catharina Kluyts

U of A Pandas hurdler chasing down U Sports record in 60 m event

  • Gerry Moddejonge - Toronto Sun
  • 19 January 2023
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Curlers, cross-country skier from Manitoba proud to represent Canada at World University Games

  • Nathan Liewicki - CBC News
  • 12 January 2023
lourdes masa

KSR student finds fun, challenge and deep inspiration during three-month Play Around the World experience in Thailand

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 11 January 2023
Zac Rbinson and David Hik receive Alex Trebel Medal

Faculty members Zac Robinson and David Hik receive the Alex Trebek Medal for Geographic Literacy

  • 04 January 2023
A woman on the left and man on the right both looking at the man's watch. The two are standing in a yellow field.

One Small Step

  • MADISEN GEE
  • 04 January 2023

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