The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR) offers a world-class research environment that is unique in Canada. Focusing on the core areas covered by our degrees, research conducted by KSR professors, graduate and undergraduate students in our exemplary research facilities are making valuable contributions to society - locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
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Our faculty boasts a large number of internationally-acclaimed and award winning scholars who oversee an unparalleled breadth of research.
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Read about our Researchers, their research and comments in local, national and international news outlets.
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Our faculty researchers focus on seven areas of expertise: Adapted Physical Activity; Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine; Coaching Studies and Sport Psychology; Neuroscience and Movement; Sociocultural; Recreation, Sport and Tourism; and Physiology.
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The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation is affiliated with a number of reputable centres and units where cutting-edge research conducted by the faculty is linked directly to the external community.
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Graduate and undergraduate students have opportunities to engage with important research programs run by outstanding scholars across a range of areas.
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The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation boasts a faculty of internationally acclaimed and award-winning scholars.
Margie Davenport has dedicated her life’s work to promote healthy pregnancies and to improve the lifelong health of women and their children
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“Working with caregivers and policy makers at a local, national and international level means that the work we’re doing can and will make a difference. This is the most important and fulfilling thing that I do.”