U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed

The latest news on cutting-edge research, academic events & media coverage from U of T's Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

KPE study reveals sex differences in how we process sugar https://t.co/2Sv2JWAA44 @gillenjb

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

Professor Michael Hutchison appointed next director of the Tanenbaum Institute for Science in Sport. Congratulations! @mghutchison @uoft_tiss https://t.co/LHGpaQBV65

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An international student from Mongolia, Munkh-Orgil Tserenjamts played competitive soccer before discovering his passion for volleyball – and is now charting a path for others as a member of #UofT’s Varsity Blues. https://t.co/OEipEmwJXT

[University of Toronto @UofT]

From Ulaanbaatar to #UofT: Volleyball player charts a path to the Varsity Blues 🏐 https://t.co/w3DXs9W0p4

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

.@mazzucco_marcus, Bruce Kidd of @uoftkpe say Ottawa should counter bans on trans athletes in sport https://t.co/uGrUQPdwfA

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

Important work from @uoftkpe prof Daniel Santa Mina & recent grad @danvsibley Congratulations!

[University Health Network @UHN]

A first‑of‑its‑kind UHN study found that prehabilitation for living liver donors can improve recovery after surgery. In the PROPELLER trial, participants reported feeling mentally and physically prepared, with faster recovery outcomes

Read more: https://t.co/RfAMalc9UO

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

@davidwlawrence1 Congrats @davidwlawrence1 ! We're proud of you!

[U of T Varsity Blues @Varsity_Blues]

From Mongolia to the Blue & White 🇲🇳 ➡️🔵⚪️

Munkh-Orgil Tserenjamts travelled more than 8,000 km to chase his dream at U of T - becoming one of the first Mongolian student-athletes to play varsity sport in Canada.

🗞️: https://t.co/ABJJFxVHqm

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

Head coach of #UofT @Varsity_Blues soccer @ilyao88 weighs in on Canada's Alphonso Davies latest injury ahead of the World Cup (via @dugilbo @TorontoStar) https://t.co/Dlk65FeyaF

[U of T Black Research Network @uoftbrn]

#BRNBrilliance: @UofTKPE research aims to foster more body-inclusive sport environments 🧡 https://t.co/n9gGE6IkWQ #UofT #BlackResearchNetwork

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

The World Cup is coming to town: Sport sociologist Simon Darnell shares his excitement & concerns https://t.co/LKdqvZcX8B

[U of T Varsity Blues @Varsity_Blues]

Alex Lin is turning lived experience into leadership - on campus, in the community, and soon, in medicine.

Read all about his journey in this week’s instalment of Student-Athlete Stories, brought to you by the Egg Farmers of Ontario.

🗞️: https://t.co/14sd0Q9Dec

[U of T Varsity Blues @Varsity_Blues]

Sisters. Teammates. Champions.

Family Day hits different when your biggest supporter is also your teammate 💙🤺

🗞️: https://t.co/M6YNk9D3An

[University of Toronto @UofT]

Today, @ONgov announced changes to funding across the postsecondary sector, including a $6.4 billion investment.

This critical funding will help sustain access to high-quality academic programs & support students in preparing for the future ahead. https://t.co/VKxWDL026v

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

#UofT prof @uoftkpe @maddyjorr tells @BBCWorld a warming climate & use of artificial snow is making it more dangerous & difficult to compete @#WinterOlympics https://t.co/yD1JcVZYiI

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What does it take to develop an #Olympic athlete? @uoftkpe prof @bakerjtoronto breaks down how elite athletes are identified, trained & supported (via @globalnews) https://t.co/yFozyaxKSC

[U of T Varsity Blues @Varsity_Blues]

Football ➡️ Bobsleigh ➡️ Olympics

All in 8 months.

Luka Stoikos bet on himself and it paid off.

[U of T Varsity Blues @Varsity_Blues]

Toby Richardson is making moves on and off the pitch. ⚽️

Read all about Toby’s journey in this week’s instalment of Student-Athlete Stories, brought to you by the Egg Farmers of Ontario.

🗞️: https://t.co/pu5YnfH4sj

[U of T Kinesiology & Phys Ed @UofTKPE]

Should betting platforms be treated like Big Tobacco? Former Olympian and @uoftkpe prof Bruce Kidd is leading a campaign to ban all advertising of online gambling. And he's prepared for a long fight (via @tvo) https://t.co/er2PDfPsMY

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Is the younger sibling effect real? #UofT prof @uoftkpe @bakerjtoronto studied 229 athletes in 33 sports from Australia & Canada to investigate role of birth order and found younger siblings had a greater likelihood of athletic success (via @TheAthletic) https://t.co/INgGUYOLpR