Research
Faculty of Kinesiology
Faculty research
The Faculty of Kinesiology is the No. 1 sport science school in North America and No. 7 globally. 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 our Community Report 2018/19 or read about our discoveries in the news section.
Research themes
Areas of research in the Faculty of Kinesiology:
- Movement Science & Musculoskeletal Health
- Injury Prevention, Sport Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Exercise Physiology & Nutrition in Health & Sport
- Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Sport
New recommendations and warnings for energy drinks
Kinesiology's Jane Shearer calls for tighter restrictions
Featured events
Featured news
Researchers discover there’s no ‘best way’ to run
No one stride outdoes another for preventing injuries ...
In the News: Doug Lamont in Impact Magazine
When the going gets tough: Top Canadian coaches share their best advice
In the News: Impact Magazine
Change it Up: Fitness tips from Paul Chiddle, Outdoor Centre manager
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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.