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Research in the Faculty of Kinesiology

Kinesiology's research

Faculty of Kinesiology is one of the top sport science schools in the world. 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.

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

Recent research investments make a big impact for the faculty

The Taylor Family Foundation made a $20-million donation to create one of the most advanced post-secondary facilities for human performance, movement and sport science research. The funds will also revitalize existing spaces to improve labs and offices, enabling growth in undergraduate enrolment and drawing top scholars to the city — further strengthening excellence in both teaching and research. 

Joan Snyder gifted $67.5 million to UCalgary of which $30-million was donated to the Faculty of Kinesiology. This helped to establish the Joan Snyder Fund for Excellence in Kinesiology. Joan was skilled at identifying gaps that needed to be addressed in our communities. One of those gaps was an investment in research and sports programs for women and girls. She also made a legacy gift of $2-million for the Joan Snyder Program of Excellence in Women’s Hockey Fund. Read more

Featured events


Featured news

Weekend warrior workouts just as effective as regular weekly exercise

UCalgary researchers find that low-frequency, high-intensity exercise pays off for fitness goals

Dr. Carolyn Emery named new scientific director for UCalgary's Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship

Faculty of Kinesiology professor begins new role effective July 1, 2025

UCalgary alum kicks off first women’s pro soccer team in Alberta

Deanna Zumwalt led launch of Calgary Wild FC, opening new opportunities in sport

McCall MacBain scholarships awarded to two UCalgary students

Erik Barrett and Yuvraj Agnihotri among 20 Canadians to receive leadership-based scholarships

Ask Me Something: What happens when you get a concussion?

UCalgary associate professor and physiotherapist Kathryn Schneider dives into how head injuries affect the brain

Need a research supervisor? How to find one.

Carolyn Emery

Faculty Members

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

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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.