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Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive

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UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Amirali Paknahad

May 3, 2022 — 
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.

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For people who exercise in a group, their sense of connection to the group may not translate into skills that help them exercise alone. (Shutterstock)

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For people who exercise in groups, ‘we’ has benefits — but don’t lose sight of ‘me’

April 29, 2022 — 
If you are looking to support your exercise routine and stay flexible in the face of challenges, having a sense of “we” is great, but don’t lose sight of your sense of “me.”

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Kerri Chase smiles, wearing a black long sleeve

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FKRM’s Kerri Chase announces retirement

April 26, 2022 — 
Congratulations are in order for Kerri Chase, the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) supervisor, who has announced her retirement after twelve years at UM.

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Amirali lifts weights

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UM Recreation Services member testimonial project underway

April 18, 2022 — 
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the recreation facilities and programs at the University of Manitoba have seen many changes as decision-makers grapple with changing restrictions and difficult circumstances.

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Celebrating Indigenous health principles through art

April 14, 2022 — 
Artist Kristin Flattery shares her vision and talent with FKRM

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Mavignier and teammate jump in celebration on the soccer field, wearing Bisons jerseys

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Bisons alum Bruna Mavignier makes it to Canada Soccer

April 13, 2022 — 
Bruna Mavginier, former Bisons soccer player, coach, and UM alum, has recently been hired full-time with Canada Soccer, working as a sports scientist with the NDC (National Development Centre) program in Ontario and the U-17 National Team, which will be travelling to the Dominican Republic for the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

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Marissa Naylor stands with a bowling ball and a certificate after placing 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials

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FRKM alumni profile: Marissa Naylor

April 13, 2022 — 
Marissa Naylor, recent Recreation Management and Community Development graduate with a minor in marketing, placed 2nd in the Team Canada tenpin bowling trials last week, earning a spot with Team Canada to compete in the World Championships that will be held in October.

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Fifteen-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva reacts after her routine in the women’s free skate program during the 2022 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Would adding a minimum age limit for the Olympic Games protect youth athletes from doping?

February 18, 2022 — 
The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation

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Street art in Prague reads: "if not us then who, if not now then when?"

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What does it mean to be antiracist?

February 17, 2022 — 
Most of us have heard the term “anti-racist”—in the media, in social settings, on our Instagram feeds—but what does this term really mean?

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student climbing on side of mountain

Flatlanders reach new heights

February 14, 2022 — 
This weekend, FKRM major Alex Russell will be heading out to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Senior Lead Climbing Nationals, alongside—and against— fellow climber Dylan Pereira.

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