| | Mark Smith, HPCTL Certificate 2020
Coach to 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Canadian Women’s National Softball Team Mark Smith is an award-winning fast-pitch softball coach. With 25 years of experience, he decided to enroll in the School of Kinesiology’s professional coaching program in High Performance and Technical Leadership. “I had reached a point where I felt I was no longer growing and being challenged as a coach. I wanted an opportunity to be pushed and be exposed to other perspectives....” Read More | | | | Gerry Dragomir, MHPCTL 2021
Head Coach, RaceWalk West Coach to 2020 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Evan Dunfee As the head coach of Racewalk West, Gerry Dragomir coaches four international-level racewalk athletes. One of those athletes is Evan Dunfee, who won bronze for the men’s 50km walk at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. After graduating from the HPCTL program, Gerry hopes to “complete a doctoral program in the near future” and eventually conduct a documentary on his “40+ yearlong [career] as a sports coach.” Read More | | | | | Fall 2021 Graduation
November 23 - November 26 We are pleased to share that UBC’s Fall 2021 graduation ceremonies will be delivered in person on campus. All ceremonies will take place at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, November 23 to Friday, November 26. Virtual graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 were held in June 2020, November 2020, and June 2021. Archived ceremonies for Vancouver graduates can be found here. Alumni from these graduating classes will be invited back to campus for an in-person celebration in 2022, and more details will be provided in due course. Click here to follow the latest updates regarding the Fall 2021 Graduation. Learn More | | | | Virtual Resume Review (Young Alumni) November 3, 2021 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
November 4, 2021 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST Whether you’re currently looking for a new job or planning for an upcoming change, it is essential you know how your resume is perceived by potential employers. In today’s economic environment it is more important than ever to ensure you know what employers are looking for as they select resumes from a stack of applicants. Get direct feedback on your own resume from established alumni with honed hiring instincts. Participants will virtually share their resume in small groups and learn how it is perceived by potential employers through conversations with multiple established alumni reviewers. Read More | | | | | Congratulations to Robert Boushel on receiving the 2021 Spirit Award in Excellence in Partnership Robert Boushel, Director of the UBC School of Kinesiology, has been awarded the 2021 Spirit Award in Excellence in Partnership from the Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice. The award recognizes the dedication, passion, talent, and tireless effort of those working to provide significant contributions to meaningful healthcare initiatives in the north. Read More | | | | Congratulations to Professor Bill Sheel for receiving the CSEP Mentorship Award Congratulations to Professor Bill Sheel for being awarded the CSEP Mentorship Award, which recognizes a Professor or Advisor in the Exercise Science field for their dedication and mentorship to their students and/or their faculty. Read More | | | | | Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (SARS-CoV-2 receptor) Expression in Human Skeletal Muscle Drs. Robert Boushel, Jose Calbet (Affiliate professor), Hans Christer Holmberg (Affiliate Professor), and colleagues have published a study investigating Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) in skeletal muscle. ACE2 enzymes generate proteins that control blood pressure. The SARS-CoV-2 virus penetrates human cells by binding to ACE2 receptors, causing COVID-19 infections. The study found that muscle ACE2 protein expression is higher in those with more body fat and lower in individuals with high cardiorespiratory fitness and low body fat. Read More | | | | Perceptual-cognitive Skills, Methods, and Skill-based Comparisons in Interceptive Sports Congratulations to Nikki Hodges, Pearson Wyder-Hodge, Shawn Hetherington, Joseph Baker, Zachary Besler, and Miriam Spering for their published "Topical Review: Perceptual-cognitive Skills, Methods, and Skill-based Comparisons in Interceptive Sports." In this article, the authors provide “definitional clarity regarding whether a skill is primarily visual attentional (ranging from fundamental/low-level skills to high-level skills) or cognitive.” They review those skills that have been studied using sport-specific stimuli or tests, such as postural cue anticipation in baseball, and those that are mostly devoid of sport context and considered general skills, such as dynamic visual acuity. Read More | | | | | Congratulations to Mark Beauchamp and Darren Warburton for their newly published study Congratulations to Drs. Mark Beauchamp, Darren Warburton, and their co-authors for their newly published study on the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, that found in first-time parents, mothers may be more responsive than fathers to couple-based planning skills intervention to support physical activity. Read More | | | What is UBC Thrive? This November is Thrive month: a time when we can come together as a UBC community, virtually or in-person, to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. The last 18 months have brought unprecedented challenges, impacting the mental health of our community, so now more than ever, it is important that we support one another in learning to thrive. Thrive prioritizes promoting mental health literacy, reducing stigma, reflecting on diverse perspectives and experiences, and creating a supportive campus culture. At the same time, we ensure that UBC community members have the resources to help them understand mental health issues, and improve coping skills, which is what Thrive is all about - building mental health, living, learning, and working well. The School has many faculty members whose research focus is on exercise and mental health. Most recently, Dr. Eli Puterman led a study about the benefits of exercise in reducing depression symptoms and discussed it with Simi Sara on her show, Mornings with Simi. Click here to listen to the full interview. The School of Kinesiology works with UBC Wellbeing and other UBC faculties and units to contribute to the educational materials and events offered throughout the month. We hope that you, our alumni, can take time to reflect on your mental health needs both in the work world and at home. The School has compiled a list of tips and mental health organizations on its website which you can access here. Thrive is for everyone: we all have mental health, and while it might look and feel different for each of us, we all benefit from maintaining and fostering it. Whatever your pathway to mental health may be, we invite you to learn about it, talk about it and explore it during Thrive. Learn More About Thrive Here | | | Alumni UBC Achievement Awards Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST You are invited to attend the UBC Alumni Achievement Awards to honour and celebrate 7 extraordinary UBC Alumni members and their accomplishments. The virtual gala is open to everyone and is free of charge. Advance registration is required and a link will be shared with registrants ahead of the gala. Click below to read more about the event and RSVP online. If you have questions or need further information, please contact alumni.events@ubc.ca. Read More | | | | Fall 2021 KinStartUpKit Presentation (Young Alumni & Recent Graduates) Friday, November 19, 2021 | 9:00pm - 10:00pm PST Unsure of how to use your Kinesiology degree after graduation? Want to learn more about what careers a Kinesiology degree can offer? The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) KinStartUpKit is a free, online educational tool to help young kinesiology alumni and recent graduates renavigate through the kinesiology industry upon finishing their studies. This year's presentation will take place on Zoom. Click below to find the zoom meeting link and more details about the event. Read More | | | National Kinesiology Week Monday, November 22, 2021 - Sunday, November 28, 2021 In preparation for annual national events, the Canadian Kinesiology Association (CKA) invites all kinesiologists to participate and get involved in their province & community to increase awareness of the profession. CKA provides promotional resources, materials, and tools to kinesiologists. CKA also provides, from time to time, documents and other material to help Kins in the delivery of their services. Please download and adapt the material at your convenience, provided you respect the CKA copyrights. For more materials, click here. Read More | | | 2021 Kin Can Conference Saturday, November 27, 2021 - Sunday, November 28, 2021 The aim of this conference is to broaden the knowledge of kinesiologists by sharing the scientific insights from the latest research, theoretical and applicative findings, and experiences from the vast field of kinesiology. Through this experience, participants will enhance further cooperation between scholars, institutions, and practicing kinesiologists in various projects in different fields of kinesiology. The registration period is now open! Visit the website below for more information. Read More | | | | 2021 Canadian Kinesiology Awards Sunday, November 28, 2021 The Canadian Kinesiology Awards are awarded for outstanding achievement in Canada's kinesiology industry. In 2020, they are in their inaugural year and were established as a platform for kinesiology professionals to be recognized and celebrated for their talent, hard work, and success. Submit a nominee today! Awards will be granted for outstanding achievement in the following categories: - Kinesiologist of the year
- Researcher of the year
- Kinesiology event of the year
- Best speaker of the 2021 KIN CAN conference
The Canadian Kinesiology Awards are open to all Canadian kinesiologists, researchers, clinics, hospitals, fitness studios, fitness/recreation centres, organizations, or events that promote health and physical activity. For details on how to nominate someone, click the link below. Read 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. | | | | |
