Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Students
Volunteer at UM Orientation 2020!
January 31, 2020 —
Orientation volunteers and more experienced Orientation team leaders build skills in leadership and communication, and receive credit on their co-curricular record (CCR).
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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.
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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.
Sustainability
Bundle up for the Jack Frost Challenge
January 20, 2020 —
Jack Frost Challenge encourages teams of one to five people to log 130 collective kilometers of outdoor winter activities over the course of the week.
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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.
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FKRM student has sights on Olympic gold
January 15, 2020 —
Taekwondo standout Skylar Park is competing for Canada at Tokyo 2020 this summer. Her studies at UM help keep her focused and grounded.