Human Kinetics

HK studentsDoug Koomson, Mike Sartor and Justin Staffiere are the three organizers of the HK Student Society Tri4Life event, which takes place March 30 at the St. Denis Centre.

HK students host 'mini' triathlon to help put kids in sports

Growing up in Ghana, Doug Koomson used to play soccer as much as he could. He got pretty good at it, and by the time he moved to Oakville, Ontario, his favourite sport became a great way to break down barriers that can make it difficult for new Canadians to integrate.

“When I came here, that’s how I made friends,” said Koomson, now a third-year kinesiology student. “Sports really give kids a chance to meet each other.”

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.”