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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
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Exercise benefits a key heart health factor in postmenopausal women

  • 28 February 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
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Exercise benefits a key heart health factor in postmenopausal women

  • 28 February 2023
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Ringette, a sport that celebrates its 60th anniversary

  • La croisée
  • 27 February 2023
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Researcher finds purpose in making the power of play accessible for all

  • 21 February 2023
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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
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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
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One Small Step

  • MADISEN GEE
  • 04 January 2023
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Why a local getaway could be the best gift this holiday season

  • Bev Betkowski
  • 13 December 2022
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PhD student Jordan Rees looks at the impact of a low-energy diet in combination with exercise on diabetes remission and heart function

  • 30 November 2022
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Have you met … Sherr Wadson?

  • 29 November 2022
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Have you met … Loretta Patterson?

  • 29 November 2022
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Convocation Spotlight: Jane Hurly, PhD

  • 21 November 2022
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Kinesiology grad highlights how movement is for everyone

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 21 November 2022
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Celebrating Teaching: Dr. Geri Ruissen

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 10 November 2022
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College of Health Sciences boasts all women leaders in historical first

  • Greta Cummings, Dean, College of Health Sciences, & Vice Provost, University of Alberta
  • 18 October 2022
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Innovator Spotlight: Shintaro Kono

  • 13 October 2022
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Why the College of Health Sciences wears orange

  • 29 September 2022
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Helping young athletes find a winning formula for wellness

  • Danica Erickson
  • 12 September 2022
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An event to remember

  • Tarwinder Rai
  • 19 August 2022
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Celebrating Teaching: Dr. Taniya Nagpal

  • Tarwinder Rai
  • 12 August 2022
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Celebrating Teaching: Dr. Josephine Godwyll

  • Tarwinder Rai
  • 21 July 2022
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Student profile: Manager of recreation services, Joe Dixon

  • Tarwinder Rai
  • 08 July 2022
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Four KSR professors leave a legacy in retirement

  • Jon Pullin
  • 22 June 2022
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Physical wellness partnership connects students with Indigenous people in Alberta

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 21 June 2022
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Convocation Spotlight: Torstein Daehlin

  • 06 June 2022
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Convocation Spotlight: Stephanie Ntoukas

  • 03 June 2022
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Passion for nature sparks a career in environmental education

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 01 June 2022
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U of A community working toward better accessibility and inclusion

  • Nate Lam
  • 30 May 2022
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From the Provost's Desk: Announcing the Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

  • 24 May 2022
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Q & A with Sarah Dunnet, president of the KSR Alumni Association

  • 24 May 2022
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KSR student Jessica Leverett wins provincial poster competition and is ready for the next step in a promising career

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 19 May 2022
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From competitive athlete to award-winning research presenter

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 19 May 2022
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Mobile exercise apps aimed at pregnant women are missing vital features

  • Tarwinder Rai
  • 18 May 2022
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U of A innovators leading to better mental health care

  • Jon Pullin
  • 02 May 2022
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The journey to Everest: ‘Small steps can make a huge difference’

  • Shirley Wilfong-Pritchard
  • 26 April 2022
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Jefferson & Kluyts named UAlberta Athletes of the Year

  • Connor Hood
  • 24 April 2022
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Experts weigh in on sedentary behaviour in schools

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 05 April 2022
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Regular exercise, healthy diet could improve odds of surviving cancer and reduce risk of recurrence

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 16 March 2022
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Being open to the unknown leads to unexpected opportunities for KSR grad

  • Sasha Roeder Mah
  • 10 March 2022
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Making parasport more accessible at all levels is essential to equity in sport and society, says former Paralympian

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 04 March 2022
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Have you met Julian Solberg?

  • 22 February 2022
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Policy changes needed to better support pregnant elite female athletes, say researchers

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 09 February 2022
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The path to gold could be steep for Olympic favourites this year

  • Adrianna MacPherson
  • 04 February 2022
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43 KSR students honoured as Academic All-Canadians

  • Connor Hood
  • 27 January 2022

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