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Prarthana Pillai, Bala Balasingam, Francesco Biondi, Noor Jajo

Research out of the faculties of engineering and human kinetics aims to better understand the potential for driver distraction in autonomous vehicles. Leading the project are research assistant Prarthana Pillai, engineering professor Bala Balasingam, kinesiology professor Francesco Biondi, and research assistant Noor Jajo.

Researchers focus on driver distraction in automated vehicles

Jan 13th, 2023

Researchers in engineering and human kinetics aim to better understand the potential for driver distraction in autonomous vehicles.

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Bala Balasingam

Francesco Biondi

Prarthana Pillai

Noor Jajo

Students from local high schools received awards from the Faculty of Human Kinetics for their academic achievements and extra-curricular activities.

High school students descend on campus for annual HK Book Awards

Jan 4th, 2023

Students from local high schools received awards from the Faculty of Human Kinetics for their academic achievements and extra-curricular activities.

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Linda Rohr

Sarah Woodruff

Students from Maranatha Christian Academy and Catholic Central High School vied for the tuition prizes in the Faculty of Human Kinetics’ Sports Management and Leadership Case Competition held Dec. 14.

Maranatha Christian Academy takes top honours in HK case competition

Dec 19th, 2022

The Faculty of Human Kinetics held its first Sports Management and Leadership Case Competition on Dec. 14.

Krista Chandler received the 2022 OHREA Mental Health Champion award for her development of the UWorkItOut UWin program.

Holistic approach to wellness earns notice for kinesiology prof

Dec 15th, 2022

Since its inception in 2018, the UWorkItOut UWin program has provided exercise routines to participants referred by the Student Counselling Centre in an effort to improve their mental and physical health.

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Krista Chandler

Chad Sutherland

Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility

Mike Sonne’s expertise in biomechanics, paired with his love of baseball, has landed him a job as the Chicago Cubs’ new baseball scientist.

HK grad new baseball scientist for the Chicago Cubs

Dec 13th, 2022

Mike Sonne’s expertise in biomechanics, paired with his love of baseball, has landed him a job as the Chicago Cubs’ new baseball scientist.

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Mike Sonne

Alcohol sponsorship of sporting events has become a contentious issue at the FIFA World Cup going on now in Qatar. Photo by Rhett Lewis on Unsplash.

Kinesiology prof offers expert commentary to podcast on alcohol sales at World Cup

Dec 12th, 2022

Kinesiology professor Sarah Gee was called on to provide expert insight into the contentious role of alcohol sponsors in sports.

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Sarah Gee

The Faculty of Human Kinetics launches a community speaker series Monday with a look into aspects of being a competitive athlete.

Monday entry to open series of speakers aimed at community

Nov 30th, 2022

The Faculty of Human Kinetics launches a community speaker series Monday with a look into aspects of being a competitive athlete.

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Todd Loughead

Chad Sutherland

Chantal Vallee

Fallon Mitchell’s research revolves around making life better for people from vulnerable populations.

PhD student named HK’s first Vanier Scholar

Nov 29th, 2022

Fallon Mitchell is the first student from the Faculty of Human Kinetics to be named a Vanier Scholar.

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Fallon Mitchell

Paula van Wyk

The Faculty of Human Kinetics launches its speaker series Dec. 5 with a look into the mental, physical, and practical aspects of being a competitive athlete.

Event to offer glimpse into high-performance sport

Nov 22nd, 2022

The Faculty of Human Kinetics launches its speaker series Dec. 5 with a look into the mental, physical, and practical aspects of being a competitive athlete.

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People supported by Community Living Essex County get in twice-weekly physical activity at the Toldo Lancer Centre as part of the Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program created and run by professors and students from the Faculty of Human Kinetics.

Exercise program helps adults with disabilities stay active

Nov 21st, 2022

People supported by Community Living Essex County get in twice-weekly physical activity as part of the Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program.

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Chad Sutherland

Sean Horton

Mikala Jones