University of Alberta - Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

Evolving Concepts in Avalanche Safety, Search & Rescue

Join us for a public lecture on how avalanche rescue has evolved over the last three decades. The presentation will focus on the state-of-the-art training, techniques, and technology currently used in avalanche search and rescue, alongside a brief look at new innovations on the horizon for next winter.

Speaker: Cyril Shokoples

Internationally certified Mountain Guide with 50 years of experience

CAA Avalanche Professional and Avalanche Search & Rescue (AvSAR) instructor

Instructor for the Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Technician’s Mountain Ops Training since 1989

Honorary (life) member of the Alpine Club of Canada and the Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, September 3
⏰ Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 2-135 KHRA (Dianne and Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy)

Inclusive recreation starts with leadership that prioritizes access, community, and belonging.

The Access, Community, and Belonging in Sport and Recreation micro-credential equips professionals with the tools to move beyond representation and create meaningful inclusion.

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Micro-credentials from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation Micro-credentials provide short, targeted learning experiences designed for professionals who want flexible, practical education they can apply immediately. Each 12-hour online course uses real-world case studies and interactive modules to help you strengthen your leadership, improve your technical....

Climbers who love their sport may not have to hang up their ropes and harnesses just because they become pregnant, a University of Alberta study suggests.

Though preliminary, the findings challenge an assumption about maternal exercise that was based on opinion rather than research, says Dr. Margie Davenport, a professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and lead author on the study.

“For decades we have restricted pregnant women from activities like climbing due to concern for their health and the health of the baby, but our evidence suggests it’s beneficial for both mental and physical health.”

Read the full story: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/08/pregnant-climbers-may-not-have-to-stay-grounded.html

The Marketing for Recreation and Tourism Enterprises micro-credential is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their marketing skills in an increasingly competitive and digital landscape.

Whether you’re a recreation manager, tourism operator, event planner, or marketing coordinator—or looking to move into the field—this course gives you practical tools you can apply right now.

Learn more: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/kinesiology-sport-recreation/continuing-professional-education/micro-credentials.html

In case you missed it: U of A to lead large global research project on healthy movement for young children

A global research project dedicated to setting children up for a lifetime of healthy movement is being supported at the University of Alberta.

The International Study of Movement Behaviours in the Early Years (SUNRISE) Coordinating Centre, led by Dr. Valerie Carson, will oversee data collection and analysis across more than 24 countries around the globe involving the movement behaviours of over 24,000 preschoolers.

Bringing together researchers from low, middle and high-income countries, the SUNRISE project measures physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, development outcomes and various influencing factors among children aged three and four.

Read the full story here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/06/uofa-to-lead-large-global-research-project-on-healthy-movement.html

KSR micro-credentials focus on access and belonging, marketing in recreation and tourism, and budgeting for sport and recreation organizations - all online, flexible and built for professionals.

Learn more here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/kinesiology-sport-recreation/continuing-professional-education/micro-credentials.html

In case you missed it: Soccer players who are pregnant or have recently given birth can kick off the season with more confidence, using a new FIFA tool developed in collaboration with KSR researcher Dr. Margie Davenport.

Two decision aids, one each for playing during pregnancy and for returning to the game post-partum, have been launched by FIFA, an international governing body for the sport.

Read the full story here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2026/07/keeping-moms-in-the-game-fifa-launches-guide-for-pregnant-postpartum-players.html

Choose a KSR Graduate Certificate that aligns with your goals. We offer grad certificates in:

Sport and Recreation Management
Indigenous Sport and Recreation
Coaching

Apply by August 1 here:

Graduate Certificates | Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation offers four Graduate Certificates designed to enhance your skills and boost your career while you work. Earn a graduate-level credential completely online.

Earn a graduate-level credential in coaching while you work!

KSR offers online graduate certificates designed to fit your career.

Apply by August 1. Learn more here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/kinesiology-sport-recreation/continuing-professional-education/graduate-certificates/index.html

Sport and Recreation Management Graduate Certificate

Learn from industry-focused faculty and connect with peers across sectors.

Apply by August 1 here: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/kinesiology-sport-recreation/continuing-professional-education/graduate-certificates/index.html