Human Kinetics

Olympic ringsDick Pound says that five Olympic rings have become an iconic image that nearly everyone in the world recognizes.

Former IOC VP Dick Pound to deliver two lectures here

For Olympic athletes who tested positive for banned substances at the Winter Olympics in Sochi last month, Dick Pound has a very simple message.

Monica MalyMonica Maly of McMaster University will discuss “A Role for Biomechanics in Knee Osteoarthritis” in a free public lecture Friday, February 28.

Lecture to explore role of biomechanics in physiotherapy

Monica Maly of McMaster University will discuss “A Role for Biomechanics in Knee Osteoarthritis” in a free public lecture Friday, February 28.

Guard Anna Mullins of the Lancer women’s basketball teamGuard Anna Mullins of the Lancer women’s basketball team, a kinesiology major. Photo by Edwin Tam.

Getting to know Anna Mullins

Get to know members of the Lancer women’s basketball team; today’s player: Anna Mullins.

Kenji Kenno, Kevin Milne and Cheri McGowanFrom left, kinesiology researchers Kenji Kenno, Kevin Milne and Cheri McGowan check out one of the isometric handgrip devices they'll use for their research.

Kinesiology researchers tackle hypertension crisis

Hypertension has been described by the World Health Organization as a global health crisis, but a trio of kinesiology researchers is aiming to change that by determining how the simple act of squeezing a small hand-held device can lower blood pressure.

student ambassadorsFrom left are Research Matters student ambassadors Maria van Duirhoven, Rami Gherib and Kelly Carr.

Student ambassadors fly flag for research

They’re trying to figure out how enzymes work in our bodies, better ways for people to select careers based on their personality and how physical activity can improve the lives of those with disabilities – and now they’re flying the flag for research at the University of Windsor.

Brock University professor Lucie Thibault.Brock University professor Lucie Thibault will speak Friday on “Athlete Involvement in the Governance of Sport Organizations.”

Noontime talk to focus on governance of sport organizations

Brock University professor Lucie Thibault will speak Friday on “Athlete Involvement in the Governance of Sport Organizations.”
New PhD students in HKHuman kinetics recently launched a new PhD program and the first cohort of students are beginning their research programs. From left are Kristy Smith, Matthieu Hoffman, Michelle Guerrero and Kelly Carr.

Community focused PhD program launched in HK

Human kinetics has a brand new community-based PhD program and the first cohort of students say they’re thrilled.