Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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CTV: Winnipeggers head outside to keep active during a COVID-19 winter
December 10, 2020 —
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it tough to break a sweat, but that isn't stopping some Winnipeggers from getting some fresh air. Exercise is a good way to preserve your mental health, says FKRM prof Shaelyn Strachan.
Another great year for Bisons in the classroom
November 23, 2020 —
For the fourth consecutive season, Bisons student-athletes have set a new record at the University of Manitoba for the largest number of U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians
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FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Braden Cruise
November 17, 2020 —
Fourth-year medical student & FKRM class of 2017 alumnus Braden Cruise is the featured guest for episode two of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Alumni Speaker Series.
UM well represented in CBC list of Future 40
November 9, 2020 —
The first set of ten CBC Manitoba's Future 40 Awards has been announced, and it includes several from the UM community
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FKRM prof recognized with CBC Future 40 award
November 9, 2020 —
For her research and teaching on aging, exercise and childhood diseases, Ayesha Saleem has been highlighted by CBC Manitoba for her outstanding contributions to the community.
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FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Dong Lien
November 2, 2020 —
Amongst his belongings is a 2008 World Series ring and a UM degree parchment. Dong Lien, assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Philadelphia Phillies, is the featured guest for first instalment of the faculty's Alumni Speaker Series.
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Study seeking recreation staff to share experiences during COVID-19
October 19, 2020 —
A team of Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management researchers are conducting a study exploring the experiences of recreation staff working in personal care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FKRM prof nets global prize for research in aging
October 16, 2020 —
A team featuring UM's Dr. Ayesha Saleem has been recognized on the international stage for their contribution to research in aging.
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Black female athletes and the politics of resistance
October 14, 2020 —
Presented by Dr. Delia Douglas, the Nov. 4 FKRM Research Seminar Series explores the activism and resistance of Black female athletes.
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Shoulder posture study seeking participants
October 14, 2020 —
The study, entitled Effect of Myofascial Release on Shoulder Posture, is exploring the effect two different four-minute myofascial release treatments have on shoulder posture, muscle length, muscle activity and movement performance.