Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
A showcase of health, leisure & human performance research
March 28, 2019 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management’s Research Day is Wednesday, May 8 at the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry Campus.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Resistance training study seeks participants 65-plus
March 28, 2019 —
Could blod flow restricted bands be a boon for muscle growth in senior aged men? The U of M's Dr Stephen Cornish wants to find out.
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Israel Idonije honoured by Governor General
March 27, 2019 —
Israel Idonije has received a Meritorious Service Decoration the Governor General of Canada
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Applied Health Sciences student takes top spot at 3MT finals
March 19, 2019 —
Kevin Boreskie practiced his Three Minute Thesis (3MT) while driving in his vehicle with the radio cranked up. He thought that if he could master his presentation with that much distraction, he was set to succeed.
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3MT winner takes first step toward regional finals
March 19, 2019 —
A student who is developing a way to test heart health through a simple stepping exercise impressed a prestigious panel of judges at the Three-Minute Thesis competition
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Bisons’ season comes to a close with plenty to celebrate
March 18, 2019 —
Fan appreciation event planned for March 25
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Bison track and field boasts first national podium finish in more than 20 years
March 11, 2019 —
Bison men's track and field team captured bronze medal at the U SPORTS Championships; Swimming: Kelsey Wog sets U SPORTS record and captures 4 gold medals
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Student Profile: Saranjit Dhaliwal
March 11, 2019 —
Fifth-year student Saranjit Dhaliwal pursued a degree in Recreation Management and Community Development because she didn't want to just break barriers, she wanted to shatter them.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Research study on movement fatigue seeks participants
March 6, 2019 —
This study may help us to identify if fatigue should be considered in movement analysis when assessing injury risk with athletes.
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Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Fitness clothing drive for women who’ve escaped human trafficking
March 5, 2019 —
A Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management student-led initiative is asking for new or gently-used women’s fitness clothing to donate to women who’ve escaped human trafficking and seeking empowerment through physical activity.