Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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Study aims to increase physical activity in people with pre-diabetes
July 9, 2021 —
A University of Manitoba research team is exploring interventions designed to help people with pre-diabetes to both increase and sustain their levels of physical activity.
TeachingLIFE
All together, now
June 25, 2021 —
How incorporating Indigenous pedagogy into coursework brings a sense of community to remote learning.
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FKRM student muscles her way to CrossFit Games
June 24, 2021 —
Second-year physical education student Sydney Michalyshen will compete in the sport's marquee championship July 27 to Aug. 1 in Madison, WI.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Joannie Halas named professor emerita
June 22, 2021 —
The title is one of the University of Manitoba's highest honours. Individuals are selected on their distinguished service to administrative leadership, teaching, research, creative and scholarly works and service.
Wpg Free Press: Kelsey Wog heading to Olympics
June 21, 2021 —
UM's Kelsey Wog has clinched a berth on Canada's swimming team that is heading to the Tokyo Olympics.
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Spring Convocation 2021
June 17, 2021 —
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's class of 2021 graduates June 17 at UM's virtual Spring Convocation
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Faculty AT director earns national recognition
June 7, 2021 —
Jackie Elliott, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's athletic therapy program director, has been bestowed with 2021 Distinguished Athletic Therapy Educator Award by the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
Students
Apply now for an Alumni Association Scholarship
May 31, 2021 —
Throughout his five years in university, Alumni Association Community Leadership Scholarship recipient Bryden Bukich has been interested in volunteer activities where he can make change. Passionate about Indigenous health, he has sought out leadership roles that support people who experience systemic marginalization.
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Michelle Porter earns UM award for community outreach
May 20, 2021 —
A leading advocate for the rights and well-being of older adults, professor Michelle Porter has been selected as a co-recipient for a prestigious UM award for her meritorious service in community outreach activities.
UM joins Canadian Collegiate Esports League
May 17, 2021 —
UM students are eligible to register for events and compete against participating schools across the country in the Canadian College Esports League (CCEL).