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Curiosity is the heart of experiential learning. Congratulations to Dr. Cari Din, Faculty of Kinesiology professor, on her new role as UCalgary’s academic director for experiential learning.
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Congratulations to Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh, named Canada Research Chair in Gender Equity in Sport and Physical Activity, and to all six UCalgary researchers advancing discovery and innovation across disciplines.
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#UCalgary's Dr. Cindy Barha finds walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
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#uofcknes #sportmedicine #alzheimers
From Ireland’s national team to #UCalgary’s Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Dr. Kathryn Dane is tackling safety head-on—making the game safer for the next generation of women’s rugby players.
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#sportscience #concussion
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@uofcknes We are (@KnowThyHealth, Laura St.John and @taraleighmchugh) off to NS and the Special Olympics provincial summer games in Antigonish to assist with the Healthy Athlete Mandate on Menstrual Health. #coachinterviews #brafitting
From carbon-plated shoes to wave light pacing, tech is changing running. #UCalgary’s Dr. John Holash & Dr. Cody Ray van Rassel break down the science, and whether potatoes are peak fuel.
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#sportscience #uofcknes #wearbletech
Seven Kinesiology researchers received #NSERC and #SSHRC funding as part of #UCalgary’s $36.6M federal investment. From muscle to menopause, their work drives health, performance and equity forward.
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#UofCKnes #SportScience
Congrats to Dr. Matthew Jordan, as he was interviewed and his lab featured on episode 4 (airing July 15 at 5:30 p.m.) in the TSN documentary: A Clean Sheet: Gabe Landeskog.
See the series here bit.ly/40PPy3k
Dr. Thilo Pfau is tracking horse movement and testing Stampede track conditions to help improve safety at chuckwagon events.
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#UCalgary #AnimalWelfare #Stampede2025
Congratulations to Dr. Brent Edwards, elected President-Elect of the International Society of Biomechanics. This global leadership role begins July 2025 and supports advancing #biomechanics through education and outreach worldwide.
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Kinesiology topped #UCalgary’s Giving Day with help from @UCDinos alumni and coach Graham Vigrass. This record-breaking year proves what’s possible when the community comes together.
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#UCalgaryGivingDay #UofCKnes #SportScience
Andy Pohl took his PhD from #UCalgary to the Phillies. The former skier-turned-data scientist now helps shape player performance in MLB by utilizing biomechanics and analytics.
Read more about Andy's journey: bit.ly/3Fxb99v
#UCalgaryKinesiology #Classof2025
From researching astronaut bone loss to landing a biomechanics internship at adidas HQ, Emily Dittmer, BSc’25, is charting a path in sport science. Congratulations, Emily! #UCalgary #Kinesiology
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Congrats to Dr. Ed McCauley on the L.B. “Mike” Pearson Award! His leadership expanded support for varsity programs, women in coaching, sport science and the reach of Dinos Athletics on and off campus.
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No time to train during the week? #UCalgary Dr. Martin MacInnis says weekend-only workouts are just as effective if the intensity is right.
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#UCalgaryResearch #Kinesiology #ExerciseScience #UCalgaryKinesiology
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Dr. Carolyn Emery named new scientific director for #UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship bit.ly/43grjgt
ALT Dr. Carolyn Emery.
Dr. Carolyn Emery has been named scientific director of UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship, effective July 1.
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Concussions are treatable — but proper recovery takes the right steps.
Dr. Kathryn Schneider shares expert advice on what to do after a concussion and how our understanding is evolving.
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@UCalgaryMed @UofCr4kids @uofcknes
Congratulations to Yuvraj Agnihotri on being named a McCall MacBain Scholar from #UCalgary.
Yuvraj researches #pediatric #epilepsy at Alberta Children’s Hospital and volunteers with #Adapted Physical Activity for Kids, Alberta Health Services.
#sportscience #uofcknes
