Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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Three UM researchers to quickly investigate COVID-19’s knock-on effects
September 21, 2020 —
Helping the old, the young and the abused
September 21, 2020 —
Helping the old, the young and the abused
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An open letter from Dean Brown regarding Scholar Strike Canada
September 9, 2020 —
While this two-day protest is amplifying the goals of the Black Lives Matter Movement, it is important to acknowledge that this work must be ongoing. I hope that all of our engagement with the Scholars Strike will help us identify concrete actions that the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management can take to end systemic racism.
September 9, 2020 —
While this two-day protest is amplifying the goals of the Black Lives Matter Movement, it is important to acknowledge that this work must be ongoing. I hope that all of our engagement with the Scholars Strike will help us identify concrete actions that the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management can take to end systemic racism.
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Recreation continues to re-open
September 2, 2020 —
Bannatyne campus' Joe Doupe Recreation Centre re-opens Sept. 8.
September 2, 2020 —
Bannatyne campus' Joe Doupe Recreation Centre re-opens Sept. 8.
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Wpg Free Press: City’s rec programs mired in COVID-19 closures
September 1, 2020 —
With reduced offerings of youth recreation programs due to COVID-19, FKRM professor Leisha Strachan says it's time to re-imagine the role of recreation and sport and how we can still participate.
September 1, 2020 —
With reduced offerings of youth recreation programs due to COVID-19, FKRM professor Leisha Strachan says it's time to re-imagine the role of recreation and sport and how we can still participate.
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New study aims to increase physical activity in people with pre-diabetes
August 7, 2020 —
A new research study at the University of Manitoba is exploring interventions designed to help people with pre-diabetes increase—and sustain—their levels of physical activity.
August 7, 2020 —
A new research study at the University of Manitoba is exploring interventions designed to help people with pre-diabetes increase—and sustain—their levels of physical activity.
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Active Living Centre to re-open Monday, July 27
July 15, 2020 —
Members' health and safety are top priority as the ALC re-opens Monday, July 27. Learn about the important changes.
July 15, 2020 —
Members' health and safety are top priority as the ALC re-opens Monday, July 27. Learn about the important changes.
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FKRM adds new recreation & leisure prof
July 10, 2020 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser's research focuses on the critical qualitative exploration of institutional power structures as they relate to aging and is aimed at creating social, policy and community change.
July 10, 2020 —
Dr. Stephanie Chesser's research focuses on the critical qualitative exploration of institutional power structures as they relate to aging and is aimed at creating social, policy and community change.
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Runners needed for research study
July 3, 2020 —
Did social distancing throw a wrench into your running group routine? A FKRM research team would like to hear from you.
July 3, 2020 —
Did social distancing throw a wrench into your running group routine? A FKRM research team would like to hear from you.
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A closing chapter for two Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management pillars
June 30, 2020 —
June 30 marks a significant milestone for Joannie Halas and Garth Pischke, two prominent Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management figures.
June 30, 2020 —
June 30 marks a significant milestone for Joannie Halas and Garth Pischke, two prominent Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management figures.
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Kelsey Wog wins 2020 U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year
June 26, 2020 —
Kelsey Wog has been awarded the 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Award U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year for the 2019-20 season.
June 26, 2020 —
Kelsey Wog has been awarded the 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Award U SPORTS Female Athlete of the Year for the 2019-20 season.