Kinesiology and Recreation Management News Archive
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BIPOC student stipend recipients announced
March 9, 2021 —
The stipend was created this year to provide more support geared specifically to racialized minorities in a small attempt to start addressing systemic barriers.
2022 Winter Olympics will help Beijing ‘sportwash’ its human rights record
March 8, 2021 —
'Next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing have become part of the political debate on how the Canadian government should respond to the Chinese government’s treatment of the Uyghurs'
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FKRM Alumni Speaker Series: Richard Sylvester
February 8, 2021 —
With a mission to use his education and experience to help athletes achieve success, safety, and enjoyment in sport, FKRM alumnus Richard Sylvester shares more about his journey Tuesday, Feb. 23 on IG Live.
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Sport for reconciliation: Re-storying sport for development
February 4, 2021 —
The Feb. 18 seminar will cast a critical Indigenous lens on the colonial tensions surrounding sport for development and reconciliation.
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A safe virtual space for BIPOC students, staff & alumni
February 2, 2021 —
The FKRM student council has created a safe space for the BIPOC community to share and connect in a virtual setting.
Kinesiology student appreciates support and resources of Access Program
January 28, 2021 —
I definitely recommend "Access to anyone starting university. Access goes above and beyond to provide us with support. I can’t imagine my university experience without it." - Taylor Tutkaluke
Sustainability
Gather your virtual team for the Jack Frost Challenge
January 26, 2021 —
The Office of Sustainability is inviting the University of Manitoba (UM) community to get outside and enjoy the winter weather during the Jack Frost Challenge
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Study aims to increase physical activity in people with pre-diabetes
January 22, 2021 —
A research team at the University of Manitoba is currently seeking participants for a study exploring interventions designed to help people with pre-diabetes to both increase and sustain their levels of physical activity.
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COVID-19’s impact on NBA fans
January 21, 2021 —
In a recently published study, FKRM prof Ben Schellenberg shed's light on the plight of NBA fans during the league's suspension of play last season.
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Wpg Free Press: The mighty quinzhee
January 18, 2021 —
Excavating a snowy shelter is the perfect project for a Winnipeg winter afternoon. Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht shows you how.