Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
CTV Winnipeg: ‘Consider all ice unsafe’: Experts warn against going near frozen water during mild winter
January 3, 2024 —
'Consider all ice unsafe': Experts warn against going near frozen water during mild winter
January 3, 2024 —
'Consider all ice unsafe': Experts warn against going near frozen water during mild winter
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht retires after 32-years
December 22, 2023 —
Giesbrecht rang a ship bell inside his lab, officially closing the lab and signifying the end of his 32-year career as a professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
December 22, 2023 —
Giesbrecht rang a ship bell inside his lab, officially closing the lab and signifying the end of his 32-year career as a professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) News
Recipients of the first SoTL Development Fund announced
December 11, 2023 —
Recipients of the SoTL Development Fund received funding to attend the November 23-25 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Canmore, Alberta, which brought together faculty, students, educational developers, and administrators to share existing knowledge and developing research in the systemic inquiry of teaching and learning.
December 11, 2023 —
Recipients of the SoTL Development Fund received funding to attend the November 23-25 Symposium for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Canmore, Alberta, which brought together faculty, students, educational developers, and administrators to share existing knowledge and developing research in the systemic inquiry of teaching and learning.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Ted Barkwell Memorial Fund is lowering barriers
November 29, 2023 —
The fund began in 1995 by friends and family of Ted Barkwell, who wanted to create a legacy of Ted's generosity. A lifelong participant in sports and activities, Nancy said Ted was a big believer in their life-long benefits.
November 29, 2023 —
The fund began in 1995 by friends and family of Ted Barkwell, who wanted to create a legacy of Ted's generosity. A lifelong participant in sports and activities, Nancy said Ted was a big believer in their life-long benefits.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Karate program is teaching students more than just martial arts
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 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.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Dr. Christine Van Winkle explores the role of a community festival in a divided country
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 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.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Bisons student-athletes are giving back through CanU
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 —
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.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
CBC Manitoba: PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers
November 10, 2023 —
PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers
November 10, 2023 —
PhD student shares research he did that shows outdoor gym during the pandemic helped students and teachers
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Allan Edie is planting seeds
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 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.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management News
Winnipeg Free Press: COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study
November 2, 2023 —
COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study
November 2, 2023 —
COVID-forced outdoor phys-ed classes beneficial: study