UBC School of Kinesiology
UBC School of Kinesiology Website
UBC School of Kinesiology Website
Welcome to the School of Kinesiology We’ve Moved! As of January 1, 2026, The School of Kinesiology* has moved to the new Gateway Health Building, 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Levels 0 (Basement), Level 2, and Level 6. Executive offices are on the 6th floor, room 6165. *Some programs and classes will remain […]
KIN Advising: Registration Drop-In!
KIN Advising: Registration Drop-In!
The Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office is here to support your academic journey every step of the way. Our team of Academic Advisors is available to help you navigate all aspects of your program, from course planning and degree requirements to registration questions, academic standing concerns, and connecting with the wide range of campus resources available […]
New to KIN Guide
New to KIN Guide
You’ve been admitted to the School of KIN and now you’re wondering what comes next? We’ve got you covered! Keep scrolling to find information on orientations, course planning, student life, and more. Welcome to KIN! UBC Orientation Jump Start is a multi-day orientation program for first year students Imagine Day occurs the day before classes […]
Opportunities
Multisport & Physical Literacy Instructors Job Description
Multisport & Physical Literacy Instructors Job Description
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Workshops
Clinical Exercise Physiologist Workshops
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ActiveKids Volunteer Opportunities
ActiveKids Volunteer Opportunities
Want to become part of the Kinesiology Community Outreach team? Active Kids provides a wide range of leadership positions and training opportunities which allow students to become engaged with diverse local communities through physical activity programming. We are always looking for more students to join our team! Some benefits of working with us include: Flexible […]
BodyWorks Volunteer Opportunities
BodyWorks Volunteer Opportunities
Recent News
Boosting Depression Recovery with Exercise + Brain Stimulation - Crowdfundraising UBC
Boosting Depression Recovery with Exercise + Brain Stimulation - Crowdfundraising UBC
We’re testing a new combination of short exercise “snacks” and brain stimulation to rapidly improve mood in people with depression.
PhD. Candidate, Marta Oliver Álvarez, Tackling Humiliation in Sport and PE through Narrative Pedagogy - Kinesiology
PhD. Candidate, Marta Oliver Álvarez, Tackling Humiliation in Sport and PE through Narrative Pedagogy - Kinesiology
Meet Marta Oliver Álvarez, a third-year PhD candidate from the University of Valencia (Spain) and a member of the Physical Activity, Education and Society (AFES) research group. To enrich her project and collaborate with a research group with shared interests, Marta completed two research stays with Dr. Erica Bennett and her team, from September to […]
Congratulations, Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Recipient of UBC's 2025 Distinguished University Scholars Award - Kinesiology
Congratulations, Dr. Mark Beauchamp, Recipient of UBC's 2025 Distinguished University Scholars Award - Kinesiology
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Beauchamp, who has been awarded a research allowance from UBC’s 2025 Distinguished University Scholars Award. This award is made to a select group of ten exceptional university faculty who have distinguished themselves as outstanding scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. Dr. Mark Beauchamp leads the Psychology of Exercise, Health, and […]
How a Robotic “Body‑Swap” Reveals the Brain’s Processing of Space and Time - Kinesiology
How a Robotic “Body‑Swap” Reveals the Brain’s Processing of Space and Time - Kinesiology
What if a robot could show us how the brain keeps us balanced? UBC scientists from the School of Kinesiology (Faculty of Education) and Balance and Falls Research Centre built one – and their discovery could help shape new ways to reduce fall risk for millions of people. Read the accompanying UBC news article here. […]
Dr. Bennett and PhD Student Kassi Welch travel abroad to contribute to INCLUDE project - Kinesiology
Dr. Bennett and PhD Student Kassi Welch travel abroad to contribute to INCLUDE project - Kinesiology
This past summer, Dr. Erica Bennett and PhD student Kassi Welch travelled internationally to Basel, Switzerland, and Barcelona, Spain as part of the Forum Basiliense, an interdisciplinary platform that fosters critical dialogue among scholars across the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, and natural sciences. In collaboration with an international, interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. […]
Beyond the Rink, named one of Indigo’s Top 10 Best Regional Books of 2025 (Ontario)
Beyond the Rink, named one of Indigo’s Top 10 Best Regional Books of 2025 (Ontario)
Congratulations to Dr. Janice Forsyth, co-author of Beyond the Rink: Behind the Images of Residential School Hockey, which has been named one of Indigo’s Top 10 Best Regional Books of 2025 (Ontario). Teammates, champions, Survivors In 1951, after winning the Thunder Bay district championship, the Sioux Lookout Black Hawks hockey team from Pelican Lake Indian […]
UBC KIN is moving into the new Gateway Building!
UBC KIN is moving into the new Gateway Building!
The UBC School of Kinesiology is set to move into the newly constructed Gateway Building, an innovative and interdisciplinary space that will serve as a central hub for academic learning, research and community outreach on campus. Situated at the west corner of University Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall, a principal entry point to campus, the Gateway […]
BKIN Student, Hargun Dhillon, reimagines health for South-Asian Seniors
BKIN Student, Hargun Dhillon, reimagines health for South-Asian Seniors
Meet Hargun Dhillon, an undergraduate student in the UBC School of Kinesiology with a passion for inclusive health promotion. Drawing from both personal experience and academic insight, Hargun founded a nonprofit organization, Age Strong Unity Wellness Society, that offers free, culturally sensitive exercise classes for older South Asian adults—creating space for community, movement, and belonging. […]
Imagine Day 2025 Photos
Imagine Day 2025 Photos
Explore this photo album by UBC School of Kinesiology on Flickr!
Resources
How-to Workday Student
How-to Workday Student
Workday Student has arrived, and with it, our support guide to help you navigate it seamlessly. Discover video tutorials and step-by-step guides to familiarize yourself with this new student information system, and join us in our virtual help sessions to receive live answers to any questions you may have. Saved Schedules Learn how to plan […]
LinkedIn Learning for UBC Vancouver students
LinkedIn Learning for UBC Vancouver students
2023W KIN-formation Session Recording
2023W KIN-formation Session Recording
This video is a recording of the KIN-formation Session that was held both in-person and online simultaneously on April 4, 2023 in order to provide informatio...
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