Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Undergraduate research award leads to sky-high international opportunities
December 3, 2018 —
Kaitlyn Tymko is a 2018 Undergraduate Research Award recipient who travelled the across the world to conduct a variety of studies. She unpacks the application process, and shares why more students should apply.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
From part-time job to rewarding career
November 30, 2018 —
November is Career Month at the University of Manitoba. Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Director of Facilities, Simon Wang, tells us how he turned a part-time gig into an exciting career.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Well-traveled Bison hitting her stride on the ice
November 28, 2018 —
FKRM student-athlete Natasha Kostenko rediscovered her love of hockey after travelling the world & has been a driving force for Bison women's hockey.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
The unnormalizing of hazing
November 27, 2018 —
A University of Manitoba researcher hopes his anti-hazing toolkit becomes a game changer in the battle against harmful school sports team initiations.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Exercising when sick: should you skip a workout?
November 27, 2018 —
It’s not your imagination – more and more of your colleagues are getting the sniffles. It’s just that time of year again. Cold and flu season is upon us and we've provided a few ways to help you determine whether to lace up your shoes or stay home and rest.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
De-stressing with dodgeball
November 27, 2018 —
A Physical Education student is hosting a dodgeball game Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 1-2 p.m. in Brown Gym in the name of mental health.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Ride raises funds for diabetes research
November 22, 2018 —
It was a spirited lunch hour in Brodie Atrium at the Bannatyne campus as teams of Rady Faculty and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management staff and students sweated their way through a high-energy fundraiser.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
CBC, CTV: FKRM researcher isn’t surprised to hear about latest case of hazing allegations
November 21, 2018 —
FKRM associate professor, and noted sports hazing researcher, jay johnson, says it's important for schools to have discussions and a plan to understand risks and dangers.
Human Resources
Robotic arm grabs attention at Fort Garry campus
November 20, 2018 —
U of M hosts close to 50 students at the Fort Garry campus for Take Our Kids to Work Day
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Barriers to transgender Canadians’ participation in recreation & high-performance sport
November 19, 2018 —
FKRM associate prof. Dr Sarah Teetzel delievers presenation on trans athelte study at the Research Seminar Series Nov. 30.