University of Alberta - Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

09/04/2026

U of A Days is coming up fast, and we’ve got a full lineup planned across campus.

Friday, Sep 18
Kick things off at South Campus with Green & Gold Football Friday (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM). Start with a casual BBQ pep rally at the University Club, then catch the shuttle over to Foote Field to cheer on the Golden Bears as they take on the U of S Huskies.

Saturday, Sep 19
Head to North Campus for interactive Fitness Testing Services tours at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM to try out hands-on demos and pick up practical tips for your own training goals.

You can also tour The Steadward Centre at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM to check out adapted physical activity programs in action and see how KSR research supports inclusive fitness.

Plus, pop into the Saturday Scholars Series from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for quick presentations from top researchers, including KSR’s own Kelvin Jones sharing updates on groundbreaking work in the field.

Grab your game tickets, reserve tour spots, and view the full schedule: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/u-of-a-days/index.html (link in bio)

U of A Days is an open invitation for absolutely anyone to come out and celebrate our connection to the Edmonton community and beyond.

09/03/2026

Join us on Oct. 1 for the 2nd annual KSR Leisure + Recreation Lecture, featuring Dr. Dan Henhawk, a Mohawk scholar at the University of Manitoba.

What is the "good life"? Amid climate disasters, can leisure be justified, or must it pause? Drawing on Indigenous critiques, Dr. Henhawk unpacks how leisure reinforces power dynamics, challenges its assumed "goodness," and re-envisions it to build resilient, community-centered futures.

Learn more and register at uab.ca/ksrlecture

09/02/2026

Are you a Yard Games Legend or a Lawn Ornament? Join the KSR Alumni Association and Student Society on Saturday, September 26 (10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) at Lendrum Community League for a 2v2 tournament featuring Rec and Competitive divisions, great tunes, and an onsite beer garden.

Open to all 18+ KSR community members and guests, your $35–$40 registration includes entry, pizza, and snacks—so grab a teammate or sign up solo by September 21 before spots fill up!

Learn more and register: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/alumni/ksraa-ksrss-present-yard-games-tournament.html

09/01/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The final recipient we would like to share is Mick Lizmore, ’13 MA, ’18 PhD. He is Head Coach of Canada's National Wheelchair Curling Program and will be receiving the Alumni Horizon Award.

You can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/31/2026

Welcome to all of our new KSR students (and welcome back to our returning students) for the start of the Fall 2026 Term!

We were excited to welcome so many new students to our community at the KSR undergraduate orientation today.

08/31/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The second of the three we'd like to share is Neville Wright, ’07 BPE. A former Golden Bears Track & Field athlete, he will be inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame.

We will be sharing more in the coming days, and you can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/28/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The first of the three we'd like to share is Lindsay McAlpine, ’07 BPE, ’07 BEd, ’11 MA. A former Pandas Hockey athlete, she will be inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame.

We will be sharing more in the coming days, and you can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/28/2026

Interested in a career that involves a high degree of physical challenges? KSR can spot you! Enrol in our newest online fitness preparation course to gain practical insights and proceed with expert guidance so that you can train with confidence to pursue your fitness and career goals.

Register today at: https://coned.ualberta.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=26822096 #.

A structured, firefighter-specific training plan designed to align with your individual goals and timeline, the Firefighter Fitness Preparation course empowers you to train with purpose and confidence.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to KSR professors Valerie Carson and Margie Davenport on being named to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences!

Dr. Valerie Carson, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Movement Behaviours and Child Health, is a global leader in the study of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in the early years. Her research has had a significant influence on both the practice and policy of promoting healthy behaviour among youth to improve their lifelong health.

Dr. Margie Davenport's world-leading work has revolutionized perinatal care by showing the powerful preventative impact of physical activity in significantly reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, while improving maternal and fetal health.

Read the full story: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/news/news-releases-and-statements/announcements/2026/08-august/five-uofa-research-leaders-named-to-cahs.html

08/21/2026

Evolving Concepts in Avalanche Safety, Search & Rescue

Join us for a public lecture on how avalanche rescue has evolved over the last three decades. The presentation will focus on the state-of-the-art training, techniques, and technology currently used in avalanche search and rescue, alongside a brief look at new innovations on the horizon for next winter.

Speaker: Cyril Shokoples

Internationally certified Mountain Guide with 50 years of experience

CAA Avalanche Professional and Avalanche Search & Rescue (AvSAR) instructor

Instructor for the Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Technician’s Mountain Ops Training since 1989

Honorary (life) member of the Alpine Club of Canada and the Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, September 3
⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 2-135 KHRA (Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy)