Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
![Kelsey Wog](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wog-150x150.jpg)
Bisons Kelsey Wog named Canada West Female Athlete of the Year
May 7, 2020 —
The best of Canada West were announced Thursday morning, as UM's Kelsey Wog and Saskatchewan's Taran Kozun were named the 2019-20 CW Athletes of the Year.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Community connection in the time of COVID-19
May 4, 2020 —
With the world in lockdown, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management students and alumni are using ingenuity to help and inspire.
![Ava Glesby](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ag1-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
New PERKS Council president elected
May 4, 2020 —
Kinesiology major Ava Glesby will lead the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's student council for 2020-21.
![Next to UMSU University Centre, looking east towards UM Admin building on Fort Garry campus.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Campus-150x150.jpg)
Sustainability
Jane’s Walk: A digital walk around U of M campuses
May 1, 2020 —
Join us for the Restorative Spaces and Art & History walks as part of the Jane’s Walk celebrations on May 2 and May 3 at the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Staying in the Zone during coronavirus
April 23, 2020 —
Sports psych experts take to IG Live to chat tips for mental skills performance that athletes might consider developing during this time
![researchers awarded CIHR fellowships](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SPOR-fellowships-150x150.jpg)
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Early career researchers awarded CIHR fellowships for patient-oriented research
April 22, 2020 —
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently awarded fellowships to two Rady Faculty of Health Sciences researchers as part of a newly launched Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) – Transition to Leadership program.
![Child doing arts and crafts at Mini U](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Crafty-Kids-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Mini U Programs leading at home, hoping to help through challenging times
April 1, 2020 —
Mini U staff are posting creative games, tips and activities to their social media channels daily to help parents navigate the extended period at home with their children.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
National Post: Psychological ramifications of COVID-19 on sports fans
March 20, 2020 —
Dr. Ben Schellenberg, an assistant professor with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba, on what effects COVID-19 might have on the sports fan and sports viewers.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
3MT postponement won’t stop FKRM finalists
March 18, 2020 —
Although the University of Manitoba's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final is currently postponed, two of the finalists from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management will be ready take the stage once their name's are called.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
COVID-19 event cancellations: Communication is key to retaining public trust
March 16, 2020 —
Christine Van Winkle examines the impact COVID-19 cancellations has on the events and experiences that help build strong, resilient communities