We Welcome the Fall Class of 2021 into the KIN Alumni Community! On November 24th, 2021, at 8:30 am, the faculty, staff, and students in the UBC School of Kinesiology were overjoyed to celebrate the first in-person UBC graduation ceremony since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. President Ono presided over the congregation at the Chan Centre and delivered an emotional speech to the graduates. Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Jan Hare, and Director of the School of Kinesiology, Dr. Robert Boushel, were also present on stage to confer degrees to the graduating students. We are proud to relay that Kin student, Angus Chan, presented the Class of 2021 gift to the University. We invite you all to reflect on your own graduation day and to welcome our new graduates into the KIN Alumni community! They have worked hard and achieved much during a very challenging period. We wish each of them luck in the next chapter of their lives.
You will see a list of our recent graduates here.
If you would like to view a recording of the convocation, please click here.
Below, please see profiles of four of our new young alumni: Jasmine Gill, Jamie Hawke, Staci Mannella, and Yanfei Guan! | Meet Four of our New Young Alumni! | Jasmine Gill (MKin 2021) Jasmine Gill has graduated with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology (MKin). She took courses in both Performance Sciences and Clinical Kinesiology streams, focusing on the prevention and management of sports injuries and performance planning. Read More | Jamie Hawke (MA Kin 2021) Jamie Hawke joined the UBC Class of 2021 with an MA in Kinesiology. Her graduate research combined dance education and dance science by using interpretive methodologies to explore participant experiences. For her master’s thesis, she examined what dance educators experience when helping pre-professional ballet dancers develop their dance skills. Read More | | | | Staci Mannella (MSc Kin 2021) This Fall, Staci Mannella graduated with her MSc in Kinesiology. Her master’s thesis is a socio-psychological study on high-performance, visually impaired athletes and their relationships with their sighted guides. Under the supervision of assistant professor Dr. Andrea Bundon, Staci explored "the intersections of disability sport cultures, experiences of impairments, and athlete mental health.” Read More | | | | Yanfei Guan (PhD Kin 2021) Congratulations to Yanfei Guan, who received his doctorate at the fall graduation ceremony. His dissertation examines “the relationship between inter-limb asymmetry and sports injury in youth athletes.” Yanfei explains that he has a great interest in sports-related research: “My dissertation shows how injury prevention is important for athletes, especially for youth who are more vulnerable to soft tissue injuries.” Read More | | | Alumni Peers: Where Are They Now? | | | Kate Kloos (MHK 2010) Dr. Kate Kloos works as an educational developer and instructor at the University of the Fraser Valley’s School of Kinesiology. Her current position has brought her full circle to where she began her academic journey as an undergrad. Kate is currently interested in researching politics in coaching and sport leadership. She plans to continue her research and professional development in teaching university students. Read More | | | | Andrew Clements (MA Kin 2004) Andrew Clements is a community recreation supervisor for the Vancouver Parks Board at the Creekside Community Centre. He studied Coaching Science with the late Kin professor emeritus Dr. Dick Mosher (1944-2021), who he cited as his biggest inspiration. Although Dr. Mosher was the UBC head varsity soccer coach, he would always find time to help Andrew navigate his academic path. Read More | | | In Memoriam Dr. David G. Russell, BPE '70 and MPE '71 (1937 – 2021) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David Gray Russell (International Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, 1993), an accomplished Professor and Emeritus Professor, School of Physical Education, University of Otago, New Zealand (NZ). David is survived by his wife Ruth of 63 years, his children Neil and Susan, and his grandchild Lucy. We send them our condolences. David is fondly remembered by his many colleagues throughout the world. He has left an exceptional legacy of scholarship and friendship. Read More | | Current Faculty Career Opportunities in the School of Kinesiology | The School of Kinesiology is growing and we are pleased to announce two new faculty career opportunities. Please circulate widely amongst your networks. | Tenure-Stream Open Rank Professor in Indigenous Land-based Physical Culture and Wellness The UBC School of Kinesiology invites applications for the full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor position (Open Rank) in the area of Indigenous Land-based Physical Culture and Wellbeing. While the position is housed in the School of Kinesiology, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate with the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy and the Faculty’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NITEP). The appointment is expected to begin on Friday, July 1, 2022, or as negotiated with the successful candidate. Applications are to be submitted by Monday, January 31, 2022. However, the search will remain open until filled. For more information on what the position entails and how to apply, click here to view the posting on the School's website or click below to download the PDF version. If you have questions regarding the position or application, please email Dr. Robert Boushel, Director of the School of Kinesiology, at kin.hr@ubc.ca. We encourage you to circulate this posting widely! If you share this position through email, please cc kathy.manson@ubc.ca in order for us to track distribution. Download Job Description Here (PDF) | Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Race, Ethics and Physical Culture The UBC School of Kinesiology invites applications for the full-time tenure-stream Assistant Professor in Race, Ethics, and Physical Culture. The successful candidate is expected to engage in teaching and research concerned especially with sociohistorical perspectives on race, ethics, and physical culture – including perspectives on sport, physical activity, and health in local and global contexts. This includes a focus on race, Indigeneity, and social justice in the Canadian context. Successful candidates would also be well-positioned to engage with anti-racist, anti-colonial, decolonizing, and Indigenous resurgence approaches to race, Indigeneity, and social justice. The appointment is expected to begin on Friday, July 1, 2022, or as negotiated with the successful candidate. Applications are to be submitted by Sunday, January 30, 2022. However, the search will remain open until filled. For more information on what the position entails and how to apply, click here to view the posting on the School's website or click below to download the PDF version. If you have questions regarding the position or application, please email Dr. Robert Boushel, Director of the School of Kinesiology, at kin.hr@ubc.ca. We encourage you to circulate this posting widely! If you share this position through email, please cc kathy.manson@ubc.ca in order for us to track distribution. Download Job Description Here (PDF) | | KIN Students Celebrate the School's 75th Anniversary by Bringing Health Initiatives to the Community
To mark the School’s 75th Anniversary, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society (KUS) supported four undergraduate projects that embody the values of the School and that make a significant and positive impact on their communities. The four projects are the: -
Active Aging Initiative, Lynda Li -
Sport4U Initiative, Jason Lin and Cameron Ardiel -
Women On Weights Initiative, Shannon Song and Arden Sauer -
Using 3D Technology to Enhance Physiotherapy for Kids Initiative, Wesley Lam Click the button below to read more about these student initiatives! To learn about the School's 75th anniversary, click here. Read more | | | Calling all Thunderbird Fans!
Our Teams Need You! We at the School of Kinesiology, are excited that our Varsity teams are able to compete again this season and to be welcoming fans back to cheer them on! UBC Athletics is offering fans FREE ADMISSION to almost all regular-season home games (the exception is a flat $5 fee for entry into two festival events: Winter Classic on January 21, 2022, and Courtside on February 11, 2022) While most events will be free, you will still require a ticket to enter all of the gated sports events, so order your ticket in advance as space is limited. Buy Your Ticket Here! | | | | Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic offers New Ski Performance Program The Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic is offering a new program on Ski Performance: Strength, Conditioning, and Injury Prevention. Whether you’re new to the sport, or an elite skier, this 6-session program is personalized to your abilities and goals. The evidence-informed training will enhance your ski performance, reduce the risk of injuries, and help you enjoy a long ski season. This service is offered at all the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic Physiotherapy locations and is provided by registered Kinesiologists who are KIN Alumni! For more information click below. Learn More | | | Do You Have High Blood Pressure? Call for Volunteers for Vancouver-based Study UBC KIN professor Dr. Michael Koehle is conducting a new research study on the “Effect of Air Pollution on Health Benefits of Exercise in People with High Blood Pressure” and is in need of participants! Air pollution has been shown to cause serious health problems, such as high blood pressure. On the other hand, exercise is one of the most important actions one can take to prevent and control high blood pressure. This study aims to understand whether exposure to high levels of air pollution during exercise affects the short-term health benefits of exercise in people with hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, live in Vancouver, and are interested in participating, click below. Learn More | | | | Passive stiffness changes in the lumbar spine following simulated automotive low speed rear-end collisions Congratulations to Kayla Fewster and collaborators for publishing their study, "Passive stiffness changes in the lumbar spine following simulated automotive low speed rear-end collisions," in Clinical Biomechanics. Findings demonstrate that during a laboratory simulation of an 8 km/h rear-impact collision, young healthy adults did not develop low back pain. Changes in the low stiffness zone of the passive flexion/extension curves were observed following impact and persisted for 24 hours. Read More | | | | Does height-induced threat modulate shortening of reaction times induced by a loud stimulus in a lateral stepping and a wrist extension task? Congratulations to UBC KIN professors Mark Carpenter and Tim Inglis for their study, "Does height-induced threat modulate shortening of reaction times induced by a loud stimulus in a lateral stepping and a wrist extension task?" Their study assesses how shortening reaction time impacts postural threat "by manipulating surface height during a postural (lateral step) task and a non-postural (wrist extension) task." Click below to read the full article and learn about their findings. Read More | | | UBC Sports Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Jack Taunton A big congratulations to professor emeritus in UBC Kinesiology, Jack Taunton on his induction into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame! His own experience as a nationally-ranked marathon runner incited a drive to pioneer an integrative sports medicine practice. Immediately after completing his Doctor of Medicine at UBC in 1976, he co-founded the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre. Read More | | | | Responsible Leadership: How should we face the future? What can I do? Thursday, December 9, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 10:00 pm PST In the wake of the pandemic and the social reckoning of the last 18 months, there’s a growing expectation for senior leaders to become more human-centered in their values, policies, and decision-making. On issues as varied as climate change, sustainability, social justice, and diversity and inclusion, we’re seeing the progress that can be made when we have leaders who are more accountable, responsive, and willing to listen. What are the challenges with this approach, and how can we overcome the barriers that may arise? Join alumni UBC for the UBC Dialogues where a panel of experts examines the values, ethics, and integrity required to demonstrate responsible leadership. Learn how you can contribute to this cultural shift, regardless of your position in an organization, or place in society.
Find Out More | | | | UBC Active Kids Winter 2022 Registration Winter 2022 registration for the UBC Active Kids Program is now open! The program offers weekly gymnastics classes, drop-in gymnastics, sport and physical literacy programs, and more. To view the program schedule and prices, click below to read the Winter 2022 Brochure. Before registration, please read all of the COVID-19 and safety protocols here that will be in effect this Winter and create an online account here. Please be sure that your account is active. You can register for the program through one of the following three ways: If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact UBC Active Kids at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207. Read More | | | UBC Connects: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz Friday, February 18, 2021 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm PST In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, American author Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Join her and Eleanor Wachtel's discussion in person at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts or via live virtual streaming. Ticket costs for UBC alumni and general admissions are $19.95 to attend in person and $5.95 to attend virtually. Tickets are limited to 4 per person. If you are still a UBC student, there are limited free seating and viewing codes offered to UBC students. Tickets are available for purchase below on Friday, December 3, 2021, from 12:00 pm PST while quantities last. Buy Tickets | | Joy to the World!
Join UBC for some Holiday Spirit! | Children’s Wreath Making Workshop Sunday, December 5, 2021 | 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PST Come deck the halls and craft with us at the Garden. This festive workshop is designed for children ages 6-12 to learn how to create their very own handmade holiday wreath using plant materials from the UBC Botanical Garden. The second half of the workshop will include a short walking tour in the Garden, highlighting some of the plants featured for wreaths. Additional holiday wreaths are for sale at our Shop in the Garden during the holiday season. The workshop will take place at the UBC Botanical Garden's Reception Centre. Registration costs $50 for one child and their adult chaperone, plus tax and Eventbrite fees. Due to limited space, only one registration is allowed per family, so click below to register today! For more information about the event and its COVID-19 protocols, click here. Register! | Festive Cantatas: A Monteverdi Christmas Vespers Thursday, December 23, 2021 | 3:00 pm PST
With violins, cornetti, sackbuts, theorbos, keyboards, and voices, EMV’s Christmas presentation this season recreates the lavish celebration of Christmas Vespers from the Church of San Marco in 17th-century Venice, with music by the incomparable Claudio Monteverdi! Featuring works from his 1641 collection of sacred music, the concert will resound with the glorious sounds of a Christmas celebration you won’t soon forget. The concert will take place at the Chan Shun Concert Hall in the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets cost between $20.50 to $80.50, so buy your ticket here! Click below to learn more about the event's program. Learn More | | Career Resources for Recent Grads Working to land a new role or establish yourself in your early career? Your Next Step is a collection of career resources and webinars, offered by alumni UBC, to provide you insights from alumni who have been in your shoes. These resources include connections with employers who are ready to hire and access to workshops that will build your confidence as you navigate your career. Explore Your Next Step Events & Resources Here! | Copyright © 2021 UBC School of Kinesiology, All rights reserved. | | | | |
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