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Application deadline for 2023 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@�鶹ɫ��Ƭ.Ca — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:57:34 +0000

Application deadline for admission to KPE Graduate Studies for September 2023 is January 15th 2023. Submit your application today!

Application deadline for 2022 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@�鶹ɫ��Ƭ.Ca — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:58:45 +0000

The application window for Fall 2022 admissions has been extended. Applications received after January 15th, 2022 will still be considered. Submit your application today!

Kinesiology & Physical Education New Student Orientation

sanjeev.panigrahy@�鶹ɫ��Ƭ.Ca — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:01:04 +0000

New Kinesiology & Physical Education students are invited to an online Orientation session to be held virtually on Thursday, 26 August from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

Application deadline for 2021 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@�鶹ɫ��Ƭ.Ca — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 03:53:07 +0000

Application deadline for admission to KPE Graduate Studies for September 2021 is January 15th 2021.

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:21 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Health Centre (The Institute) and �鶹ɫ��Ƭ points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

sanjeev.panigrahy@�鶹ɫ��Ƭ.Ca — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:42:21 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation

admin — 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”

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

admin — 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.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

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

admin — 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).

Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win

admin — 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."

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

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

�鶹ɫ��Ƭ, 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.

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

admin — 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

KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured �鶹ɫ��Ƭ24 Ambassador

admin — 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 �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a �鶹ɫ��Ƭ24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to �鶹ɫ��Ƭ in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000

As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.