��ɫTV News - Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

webfull — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

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It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.

Published: 16 June 2025

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

webfull — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

Published: 10 June 2025

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vallée Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

webfull — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vallée, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

Published: 3 June 2025

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

��ɫTV, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

Published: 6 May 2025

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

webfull — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).

Published: 6 May 2025

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation

webfull — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:08:11 +0000

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!

Topic of her dissertation: “Multimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer”

Published: 24 March 2025

��ɫTVl24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

webfull — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

��ɫTVl’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!

Published: 14 March 2025

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured ��ɫTVl24 Ambassador

webfull — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the ��ɫTVl Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a ��ɫTVl24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to ��ɫTVl in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Published: 12 March 2025

Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win

webfull — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:01 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it’s also about leadership."

Published: 17 February 2025

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab

webfull — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

Published: 7 February 2025