Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology
Kinesiology's research
For a third time in a row, the Faculty of Kinesiology has been ranked the No. 1 sport science school in North America. We improve the health and mobility of individuals of all ages, from youth to older individuals, and from recreational participants to elite and Olympic athletes.
Explore our areas of research in the Community Report 2020/21 or read about our discoveries in the news section. Want to participate in a study? Visit the Participate in Research page for UCalgary.
Four research areas
The Faculty of Kinesiology's research falls within these research themes:
- Movement Science & Musculoskeletal Health
- Injury Prevention, Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiology & Nutrition in Health & Sport
- Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Sport
Why menstrual cycle research is important
Researcher develops new way to test for nerve damage
Kinesiology's Dr. Ryan Peters creates a smart app so doctor and patient know more quickly and accurately if treatments are working.
Featured events
Featured news
UCalgary study’s innovative approach supports kids and families staying active during cancer care
IMPACT examines implementation of online physical activity for young people with cancer
In the News arch magazine
UCalgary Around the World: Academics Who Took Their Expertise Global This Summer
10 years of ‘weird’: Beakerhead and UCalgary celebrate research and innovation
Collaboration blends art, science and engineering to create an extraordinary learning experience
Dinos women’s rugby player set to make long-awaited home debut
A pandemic and major injuries couldn’t keep Willow Beyea away from the sport she loves
Big pre-season has Dinos field hockey team poised to make noise in Canada West
Veteran midfielder Madison Gaffney optimistic team can take down annual powerhouses UBC and UVic
4 UCalgary postdocs awarded prestigious Banting Fellowships
Scholars set to advance research that will help improve Canadians’ quality of life
Need a research supervisor? How to find one.
Faculty Members
See our faculty member profiles to learn more about their areas of research.
Student research
Kinesiology has undergraduate and graduate researchers. See how to begin a research project.
Labs and Centres
Visit the Labs and Centres section of the website to see where kinesiology researchers work.