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Kinesiology students turn child's play into physical literacy

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Kinesiology student Janna Newton measures oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide elimination in study participant Sasa Cigoja. Photo by Stephanie Vahaaho, University of Calgary

Markin undergrad looks at link between exercise intensity and prevention of cardiovascular disease

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Catching a few z's; easier for some than for others.

Today is World Sleep Day: Are you getting enough?

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Bike to work all year long, even in a 'polar vortex'

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Rosemary Twomey, postdoctoral fellow in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, researches tailored exercise interventions to reduce cancer-related fatigue. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

International group aims to improve research methods in kinesiology

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Practicum student Sydney Riglin, right, started a new initiative that encourages male cancer survivors to get physically active. She and Kinesiology prof Nicole Culos-Reed talk with participant John Gosbee. Photos by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

New social media campaign gets men with cancer moving and improving

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The University of Calgary honoured Hertha and Harvey Rose and Ria and Marv Meloche at an event announcing each couple’s philanthropic support for the Rehabilitation and Fitness Program for Persons with Disabilities. From left: Harvey Rose, Hertha Rose, Marvin Meloche, Ria Meloche, and Penny Werthner, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology. Photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

Fitness devotees honoured for generous support of kinesiology rehab program

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Tish Doyle-Baker, professor in the Human Performance Lab in the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology, spoke about the Science of Sweat in mid-September during Beakerhead, a Calgary festival of art, science and engineering.

Why it's OK to stay sweaty after a workout

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Researchers at the Cumming School of Medicine will study the body of elite marathoner Dave Proctor during his 7,200-kilometre run across Canada this summer. Using cardiac MRI, the researchers will monitor the size, shape and function of Proctor's heart.

Taking it to the extreme: UCalgary scientists team up with ultramarathoner for research study

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Passion for anthropology fuels student's interest in global conversation on inclusivity

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