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Application deadline for 2023 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@McGill.Ca — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:57:34 +0000

Application deadline聽for admission to聽KPE Graduate Studies聽for聽September 2023聽is聽January 15th 2023.聽Submit your application today!

Application deadline for 2022 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@McGill.Ca — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:58:45 +0000

The application window for Fall 2022 admissions has been extended. Applications received after January 15th, 2022 will still be considered. Submit your application today!

Application deadline for 2021 Fall admission to KPE Graduate Studies...

sanjeev.panigrahy@McGill.Ca — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 03:53:07 +0000

Application deadline聽for admission to KPE Graduate Studies for September 2021 is January 15th 2021.

Major work on McTavish Reservoir will Impact Vehicular Access to Upper Campus

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:17:54 +0000

The City of Montreal begins major work on the McTavish water pumping station; a section of Doctor Penfield Avenue will close to traffic until 2033.

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

sanjeev.panigrahy@McGill.Ca — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:42:21 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin聽successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone聽on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs,聽Dr. Dina Brooks,聽Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl聽and聽Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation

admin — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:08:11 +0000

Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!

Topic of her dissertation: 鈥淢ultimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer鈥�

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanakt铆:io Lab

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanakt铆:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

Benoit Gentil Receives Commercialization Priming Award for RNA Research

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:09:13 +0000

The DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R) at 51吃瓜网 has awarded $400,000 to four projects that aim to bring RNA-based innovations closer to clinical and commercial reality, including vaccines and therapies for rare and infectious diseases.

Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000

Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arr锚t podcast hosted by Coach Frank (Fran莽ois Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Universit茅 du Qu茅bec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.g., at the NHL draft).聽

Bloom & Vall茅e Launch Dare to Win

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:50:01 +0000

Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Val茅e, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams. Currently in pre-sales, "The book is about more than just coaching," says Bloom, "it鈥檚 also about leadership."

Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs

admin — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:09 +0000

51吃瓜网, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.

KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom and Chantal Vall茅e Interviewed by Mike Cohen on Meet Your Local Authors Series

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:54:03 +0000

Media personality and suburban City Councillor Mike Cohen featured the book "Dare to Win" in his Meet Your Local Authors series. KPE Chair Dr. Gordon Bloom and professional basketball coach and KPE alumna, Chantal Vall茅e, were interviewed in this segment for the Eleanor London Library.

Watch the Interview

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KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured McGill24 Ambassador

admin — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:38:31 +0000

Olympic medalist in swimming,聽Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the 51吃瓜网Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a McGill24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to 51吃瓜网in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.

Congratulations to Danielle Berbrier for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:59:31 +0000

Danielle Berbrier successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on June 9, 2025.

The title of their Thesis:
"Control of peripheral vascular function in females with polycystic ovary syndrome"

Abstract:

McGill24鈥檚 Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:47:40 +0000

McGill鈥檚 day of giving raises a record 聽$5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!