Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Wearable systems’ applications in health research
February 25, 2020 —
March's Research Seminar Series looks at the emergence of mobility and activity monitoring of older adults using inertial sensing and location sensing.
February 25, 2020 —
March's Research Seminar Series looks at the emergence of mobility and activity monitoring of older adults using inertial sensing and location sensing.
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Zacharias rink wins world junior curling gold
February 22, 2020 —
UM's unofficial curling team stands above the rest at the world junior championships in Russia.
February 22, 2020 —
UM's unofficial curling team stands above the rest at the world junior championships in Russia.
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In a male-dominated sport, two UM route-setters are making their own path
February 14, 2020 —
Naomi Dersksen and Gabrielle Lemiren found common-ground with others in the sport of wall climbing at a women's only routesetting workshop. Want to try climbing, or flex some of your skills? SIgn-up for the Annual Climbing Competition happening March 8.
February 14, 2020 —
Naomi Dersksen and Gabrielle Lemiren found common-ground with others in the sport of wall climbing at a women's only routesetting workshop. Want to try climbing, or flex some of your skills? SIgn-up for the Annual Climbing Competition happening March 8.
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EXTENDED—Personal training & nutrition week runs until Feb. 9
February 7, 2020 —
Personal training and nutrition week is UM Recreation Services' chance to share some of their great features at an unbeatable price.
February 7, 2020 —
Personal training and nutrition week is UM Recreation Services' chance to share some of their great features at an unbeatable price.
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Seminar explores the science behind avoiding obstacles
February 4, 2020 —
Navigating safely through a cluttered environment requires avoiding static and moving obstacles and, more specifically, other pedestrians. This topic will be explored in detail at the Friday, Feb. 7 edition of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Research Seminar Series.
February 4, 2020 —
Navigating safely through a cluttered environment requires avoiding static and moving obstacles and, more specifically, other pedestrians. This topic will be explored in detail at the Friday, Feb. 7 edition of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Research Seminar Series.
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Do we equate sport performance to mental toughness?
February 3, 2020 —
Are assessments of an athlete’s mental toughness influenced by how that athlete performs in a single moment in a game? A new Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management study suggests it does.
February 3, 2020 —
Are assessments of an athlete’s mental toughness influenced by how that athlete performs in a single moment in a game? A new Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management study suggests it does.
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A clean sweep of UM students on Canada’s junior women’s curling team
January 30, 2020 —
Although the University of Manitoba Bisons don't boast a U SPORTS curling team, the Zacharias rink is as close as it gets. The quartet are all UM students and they're headed to Russia to represent Canada at the world junior curling championships.
January 30, 2020 —
Although the University of Manitoba Bisons don't boast a U SPORTS curling team, the Zacharias rink is as close as it gets. The quartet are all UM students and they're headed to Russia to represent Canada at the world junior curling championships.
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Mini U ‘much more than a job’
January 28, 2020 —
Rachel Cumpsty is a Mini U Programs Leader—and thinks you should be, too. She shares more about her experience working for the UM spring and summer camp organization. Application deadline for leader positions is Friday, Jan. 31.
January 28, 2020 —
Rachel Cumpsty is a Mini U Programs Leader—and thinks you should be, too. She shares more about her experience working for the UM spring and summer camp organization. Application deadline for leader positions is Friday, Jan. 31.
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Public presentations announced for faculty position
January 28, 2020 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management academic advisory committee to appoint an assistant/associate professor in recreation management in community development is pleased to announce a series of public presentations by candidates.
January 28, 2020 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management academic advisory committee to appoint an assistant/associate professor in recreation management in community development is pleased to announce a series of public presentations by candidates.
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It’s OK to take time for yourself
January 17, 2020 —
A new study suggests self-compassion may offer mothers a positive way to deal with guilty feelings about looking after their health.
January 17, 2020 —
A new study suggests self-compassion may offer mothers a positive way to deal with guilty feelings about looking after their health.