Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive

November 17, 2023 — 
Since starting, the karate program has rapidly grown in size and success. Class members recently received five gold medals, six silver medals, and five bronze medals in kata and kumire at the Manitoba Open Tournament. Saba was also recently named Karate Manitoba's Kata Coach.

November 16, 2023 — 
Today, Van Winkle is one of the primary investigators of FKRM's Leisure and Tourism lab, exploring the supply and demand of sustainable recreation and tourism and the role events play in communities.

November 10, 2023 — 
CanU works alongside Bisons Sports to expose these grade 5-12 students to what it means to be a student-athlete with the University of Manitoba.

November 10, 2023 — 
PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers

November 6, 2023 — 
Edie has now pledged $100,000 of matching money for the men's basketball scholarship endowment, Teammates for Life, intending to reach $1 million.

November 2, 2023 — 
COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study

October 31, 2023 — 
For the athletes who trained with him and those who worked alongside him, his ability to lead and inspire far surpassed any medals he helped secure. 

October 17, 2023 — 
For many, graduate studies and research might not have been something they’d planned on, but through their own curiosity and desire to help the communities around them it’s the path they found.

October 13, 2023 — 
This fall, students from the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will receive medals for their undergraduate academic success. Before they cross the stage, let’s get to know these award-winning graduands.

October 10, 2023 — 
Gordon Giesbrecht organized the collection and distribution of roughly $50,000 worth of specialized medical equipment to help keep the soldiers on Ukraine's front lines warm during instances of trauma.