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How playing catch could help your child's long-term health

Teaching parents physical literacy for their kids | Folio

Mountains On the Edge: Canadian Mountain Field Guide - 120 Years of Mountaineers, Artists, and Skiers

Visiting Speaker: Dr. Grace Yan | Events

Night shift work puts strain on pregnant nurses’ blood pressure | News

Roles of social support in the context of leisure

Donors serve up student success | Give to the U of A

Season 2, Episode 3: On Target: Women Speaking Out for Olympic Inclusion and Equality - Ski Like a Girl Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

Politics and Memory of Olympic Winter Games in the Canadian Rockies

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Dale Schulha and the faculty that shaped his life and legacy | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

The women who changed Canada’s Nordic skiing story | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

A life that changed sport | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

College of Health Sciences researchers awarded more than $16.5 million in Fall 2025 CIHR Project Grants | College of Health Sciences

Stress under the spotlight | Folio

Accessibility in Action: Inclusive Design for Global NGOs | Events

U of A maintains Top 100 standing in five strong subjects | News

Canadian Olympic Biathlon Team Named for Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games - The Sport Information Resource Centre

Innovations in Motion: Advancing Prosthetics and Mobility | Events

CBC interview with Stephanie Ntoukas

Why head coaches often lose the blame game | Folio

Launch Meeting - Speaker Series: Margo Adams

Consider This: How to build a fitness routine that lasts past February | The Quad

How to have a better body image in 2026 – CTVNews

From motorcycle mechanic to “mechanic for humans” | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Four ways to build healthy activity into your life | Folio

Building stronger communities: Chelsey Pitchko Thomas reflects on her BARST experience | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Micro-credentials from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Wearing a mask while exercising indoors improves lung function | Folio

Mountains 101 | University of Alberta

KSR Research Impact Report 2024–25.

Honouring National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | The Quad

Charting an unexpected path in business, real estate and tech through BARST | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

How the BARST program helped Jesse Bierman build a career in community transformation | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Ski Like a Girl Podcast Launch Webinar Registration - Zoom

www.recreation-collective.com

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Elsewheres - THE RE-CREATION COLLECTIVE

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence: Building resilience through engagement - Canada.ca

Edmonton runners keeping up momentum

U of A Alumni Holiday Gift Guide | Alumni

Webinar Registration - Zoom

Ski Like a Girl Podcast

2025 Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults - ParticipACTION

I’m a physiologist. Here’s the key to exercising safely through the winter | The Independent

Convocation 2025: Colin Norrish | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation spotlight: Edan Wade | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation spotlight: Joel Camacho | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation spotlight: Brooklyn Lema | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

WHO launches global guidelines on diabetes during pregnancy on World Diabetes Day

Read about diabetes remission strategies

Feeling is believing: Lack of touch impairs hand-eye co-ordination | Folio

A River Runs Through Us - The Story of the North Saskatchewan River | Events

209 Golden Bears & Pandas honoured as Academic All-Canadians - University of Alberta

Exercise reduces risk of common postpartum pelvic floor problems | Folio

Sandra Stabel | Edify.

KSR Alumni Night at the Game : University of Alberta

Meet the U of A's Fall 2025 Canada Research Chairs | The Quad

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Research reveals what pushes people to steer clear of wildlife on mountain trails | News

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Research reveals key to ensuring sports programs connect with youth at risk | News

Statement on the Passing of Bruce Saville | News

Workouts Help to Treat Cancer and Improve Survival | Scientific American

Making Space: Outdoor Recreation on Crown Lands | Events

Beyond the quota: A handbook calls out gender gaps in sport leadership | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Kabul-Edmonton: How Afghan newcomers found joy — and friction — on local soccer fields | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Hoodie Sale

Pregnant athletes less at risk in contact sports U of A research finds

Rethinking contact sports in pregnancy | Folio

Climate Health Action Talks: Film Screening of The Magnitude of All Things Tickets, Fri, 3 Oct 2025 at 2:25 PM | Eventbrite

Orange Shirt Day | First Peoples' House

Tuning In To Climate Change - The Yardbird Suite

Continuing to learn, grow and lead in adapted physical activity | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

New health institute will help research breakthroughs reach patients sooner | Folio

2025 Alumni Award Recipients | Alumni

U of A Unveiled: What Moves You? | Events

Can exercise slow cancer cells? A new study suggests it can. - The Washington Post

Playing sports offers more than just physical benefits | Watch News Videos Online

Ultra-athletes are redefining the limits of what’s possible while pregnant | CNN

Coexisting with coyotes: research reveals new insight, hidden danger | Folio

U of A on the rise in latest Academic Ranking of World Universities | Folio

Graduate Certificates | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

I'm a personal trainer who helps people stick to workouts. Here's how to make an exercise routine that actually works for you.

A third of Canadians willing to open their wallets for wetland conservation

Bob Steadward honoured with Cree name and headdress at Maskwacis

Global News: Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup keeps going up

Experts expect close, intense Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final after Oilers’ Game 3 meltdown

NYTimes article: Exercise Extends Life for People With Cancer, Study Shows

Convocation spotlight: Kaylyn MacDonald

Convocation spotlight: Rahim Valji, bachelor of science in kinesiology

Convocation spotlight: Siri Nelson

‘People person’ and past KSRSS president Brennon Colgan proud of supporting culture shift in home faculty

KSR degrees open doors to countless career paths

Psychology 101: The mental gymnastics behind this Edmonton Oilers Cup run

‘Definitive test’ finds exercise a potent weapon against colon cancer

Athletes' injury risk altered by menstrual cycle, research indicates | CBC Sports

Oilers Playoffs = Big Business

Exercise app could bridge access gap for cancer survivors in rural and remote communities

FPH MMIW Red Shirt (Adult, Unisex)

Five Things I Learned About Managing My Money

Connected Through Sport: Live in Calgary

Moving bodies become better-thinking bodies

Para swimming community gathering to raise funds for athlete programs

Fitness: A new exercise prescription for new moms

A playbook for grit: three lessons from new research

World’s first stand-alone guidelines on postpartum exercise and sleep released in Canada

The ‘smartwear revolution’ begins: clothing with built-in sensors will improve balance, reduce injuries and support people with muscle weakness

Study confirms safety of high-intensity resistance training during pregnancy

U of A’s strong subjects make gains in latest QS rankings

Exercise prescription isn’t one-size-fits-all for cancer patients

Peaking earlier: six-second max power test for athletes outperforms standard 30-second version

Ski Like a Girl Podcast highlights the spirit of the Canadian Birkebeiner

University of Alberta Indigenous Research Symposium Registration

Wearing a mask while exercising indoors improves lung function

Black History Month | Access, Community + Belonging

Tyler Palmer EBUGs for Oilers vs Capitals - The Gateway

U of A ranked in the Top 100 worldwide in five subjects

Running in the cold? Here's why you should think twice

Study uncovers disparity between how textbooks and self-advocates discuss autism

Smartphone swipes reveal clues to how we make decisions

Celebrating women in Nordic skiing: U of A scholars launch Ski Like a Girl Podcast

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Ski Like a Girl Podcast Launch Party. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Climate Health Hub Premiere

Jan 4: The Annual Quirks & Quarks Holiday Question Show | CBC Radio

How to Stay Active in the Winter

KSR 2024 Stories

Banff, Lake Louise brace for even more visitors in 2025 as Jasper rebuilds

Wearing a mask while exercising indoors improves lung function | Watch News Videos Online

Are you an SDG champion? Meet Josephine Godwyll

Honouring National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women - Canada.ca

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Have you met … Rylan Kafara?

Women’s roles in shaping mountain culture highlighted at two international events

University of Alberta unveils frostbite re-warmer prototype | CityNews Edmonton

Convocation Spotlight: Brittany Priel

Convocation Spotlight: Brynn Walmsley

Class of 2024 Stories and Profiles | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

In for the chill: five useful tips to help you stay fit in the winter

More than an hour of exercise a week may help with ‘baby blues’, says study

Researchers simplify digital reconstruction of bones

Giving Day 2024 - Faculty of KSR

Play Around the World | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

203 Golden Bears & Pandas honoured as Academic All-Canadians - University of Alberta

Interprofessional Education Pathway: The power of collaboration

Five Things We Learned Competing in The Amazing Race Canada

In search of ‘ikigai’: Why the Japanese concept could be a key to well-being

Leading research at the top of the world

‘Sweat, spike, solve’: Research suggests a new strategy for people with Type 1 diabetes to lower blood sugar after exercise

Probing the path to Paralympic glory

U of A study identifies skills physical activity specialists can develop to support mental health

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms

Two leading community builders to receive honorary degrees this fall

‘Experts in their own lives’: amplifying children’s voices in research

Free Indigenous Application Days 2024 | Undergraduate Admissions + Programs

U of A Days | Events

Paralympians face higher injury rate, harder recoveries than Olympians

2024 Alumni Award Recipients | Alumni

From the Provost’s Desk: Congratulating the Recipients of the 2024 Awards for Faculty Excellence

There’s more to accessibility than availability

How to Face Failure

University of Alberta talent on full display at 2024 Paris Games - University of Alberta

Daniel Gu - Team Canada - Official Olympic Team Website

U of A PhD student to advocate for inclusion in sport on an international stage

Taylor & Katie: From Ring To Race

A study in resilience

Convocation Spotlight: Helene Jørgensen

Class of 2024 Stories and Profiles | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation Spotlight: Debbie Okusanya

Convocation Spotlight: Trei Lindstrom

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month 2024

Indigenous Initiatives

Accessibility, community keep longtime Steadward member coming back

Stroke survivor finds sanctuary and healing at the Steadward Centre

The universal language of play

Professional Development | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Adapted Physical Activity Graduate Certificate | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Coaching Graduate Certificate | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

U of A holds strong in international subject rankings

Alberta Summit | Sommet de l’Alberta | College of Health Sciences

Giving Day Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Pride Week | Fyrefly Institute

Celebrating International Women's Day

KSR Practicum Information Form Fall 2024

Ski like a girl: Researchers reveal hidden histories of women in Nordic sport

BARST degree offers students the best of many worlds

KSR students make important inroads in pregnancy-health research

Black History Month | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Five tips to help you get outdoors to work out

I-STEAM Pathways: Environmental Education Program for Indigenous Students – Enabling First Nations, Métis or Inuit undergraduate students to gain research experience in environmental fields including science, environmental engineering, environmental law a

Dates and Deadlines from Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Terms - University of Alberta - Acalog ACMS™

Bear Tracks - University of Alberta

Tours & Events | Undergraduate Admissions & Programs

Entrance Scholarships

Giving Tuesday

Class of 2023 Stories and Profiles | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation Spotlight: Kora Park, BSc Kinesiology

Convocation spotlight: Reid McClure MSc Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

HiMARC graduate researchers share their experiences supporting readiness, resilience and growth

New collaborative publication puts mountains on the map for Canadians | CBC News

Human Performance Fund Undergraduate Research Scholarship | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation

Careers Day | Career Centre

University of Alberta Strategic Plan

Professor lauded for impact on inclusion in sport and recreation

Dale Henwood | 2023 Alumni Award Recipients | Alumni

Darrel Robertson | 2023 Alumni Award Recipients | Alumni

2023 Alumni Award Recipients | Alumni

College of Health Sciences , KSR Orientation Programs | University of Alberta

High-intensity interval training safe for pregnant women and their babies, study suggests

Kinesiology researcher explores the relationship between sleep quality and cardiovascular health in pregnant women

New Faculty Q&A: Margo Adam

New faculty Q&A: Meet Jo Sheppard

Will the Matildas and Football Ferns have a home ground advantage?

Australia pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games; Alberta still exploring 2030 hosting bid | Globalnews.ca

Bursaries & Scholarships - Indspire

Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Student profile: Manager of recreation services, Joe Dixon

KSR graduate certificate feature: Michaela Vacey

Exercise oncology researcher named to Order of Canada

Convocation Spotlight: Andy Deprato

U of A Convocation #UAlberta23 | University of Alberta

Kinesiology grad aims to level the playing field for kids in Cree communities

Class of 2023 Stories and Profiles | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Class of 2023 Stories and Profiles | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Convocation Spotlight: Brooke and Cara Lang

U of A Convocation #UAlberta23 | University of Alberta

Convocation Spotlight: Cam Kern

Convocation Spotlight: Sherwaine Arthurs

Indigenous Initiatives | University of Alberta

Researcher finds purpose in making the power of play accessible for all

Star swimmer finds home with Steadward Bears

Making parasport more accessible at all levels is essential to equity in sport and society, says former Paralympian

Asian Heritage Month | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Q&A with João Henrique Falk Neto

Steadward Bears Para Swim program raising funds for swim club | Watch News Videos Online

Five ways women can use leisure and recreation to boost their mental health

Tummy time, reading among recommended activities that boost babies’ motor development

Please join us for the second talk in our Speaker Series with Dr. Audrey Giles from the University of Ottawa: "Redwashing”? The Extractive Industry’s Funding of Sport for Development in Indigenous Communities

Exercise Oncology Research at the University of Alberta

#FightRacism

Pride Week | Fyrefly Institute

The College of Health Sciences Celebrates International Women's Day

Exercise benefits a key heart health factor in postmenopausal women

Arteries, Estrogen and Inclusion of Women in Cardiovascular Research

Even experts are parents first when it comes to deciding kids’ sport activities

Black History Month | Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Student Space Design Competition for University Commons | Facilities & Operations

Indigenous Sport and Recreation Undergraduate Certificate

Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

KSR student finds fun, challenge and deep inspiration during three-month Play Around the World experience in Thailand

One Small Step

Indigenous Sport and Recreation Graduate Certificate

Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Health Sciences recognizes International Day for Persons with Disabilities

PhD student Jordan Rees looks at the impact of a low-energy diet in combination with exercise on diabetes remission and heart function

Steadward Centre Charity Donation - Birdies4Kids

Coaching Graduate Certificate

Sport and Recreation Management Graduate Certificate

Adapted Physical Activity Graduate Certificate

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