Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Sustainability
Invent for the Planet coming to UM
January 13, 2020 —
Invent for the Planet, a sustainability focused 48-Hour international idea and design competition, is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) from all faculties and post-secondary institutions across Manitoba.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Indigenous games chronicled in new book
January 9, 2020 —
Noted FKRM instructor, Blair Robillard, premiers 'Kihcite Metawewina: Playing with a Great Heart' at a Jan. 23 book launch.
CBC: Competing in 2020 Olympics dream come true for Winnipeg martial artist and her coach — who’s also her dad
January 3, 2020 —
Skylar Park, 20, qualified last month to compete in taekwondo at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Top stories of 2019
December 20, 2019 —
Another incredible year reaches its conclusion at the University of Manitoba and we would like to share some of our most notable stories from 2019
Sustainability
UM Sustainability Awards
December 8, 2019 —
The UM Sustainability Awards recognize and celebrate the collaborative efforts of students, staff and faculty to advance our campus commitment to excellence and leadership in sustainability.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Your car starts to sink. What do you do?
December 5, 2019 —
Gordon Giesbrecht has dedicated his career to saving people from sinking vehicles. He shares that knowledge this week at the University of Manitoba.
Innovating Research Administration Systems
November 27, 2019 —
Research grants and contracts, both pre- and post-award management – will be moving to a paperless, single sign-on software system beginning in mid-2020.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Could blood flow restricted exercise work for women too?
November 27, 2019 —
While blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise training seems to be a boon for increased muscle size in men, finding studies examining BFR exercise in females is a bit of a workout of its own—until now.
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Cartilage research study seeking participants
November 25, 2019 —
A new research study at the University of Manitoba will be like a walk in the park for participants. Except it won't be in a park: it'll be on a treadmill and you'll be wearing a weighted vest.
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‘Spirit of the Bison’ celebrates Indigenous cultures & athletics
November 25, 2019 —
While it won't show up on the official scoresheets, this Saturday's Bison Sports games have extra meaning