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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

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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 member

Faculty Members

See our faculty member profiles to learn more about their areas of research.

Student in lab

Student research

Kinesiology has undergraduate and graduate researchers. See how to begin a research project.

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Labs and Centres

Visit the Labs and Centres section of the website to see where kinesiology researchers work.