UBC School of Kinesiology

On May 7, 2026, the School of Kinesiology hosted Graduate Research Day in the Gateway Health Building, bringing together graduate students from across research and applied pathways to share their work, exchange ideas, and engage in interdisciplinary dialogue.

The event created a shared space for students in Neuromechanical, Socio-Cultural, Psychological, Biological and Physiological pathways, as well as the Master of Kinesiology program, to connect across different areas of kinesiology. While these approaches may not always intersect in daily lab or program settings, Graduate Research Day offered an opportunity to learn from one another’s perspectives, and areas of expertise.

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Welcome Mr. Patric Gonçalves, a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology (50% Lecturer & 50% Clinical Instructor)📚

The UBC School of Kinesiology is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Patric Gonçalves as a Team-Based Practice Educator in Clinical Exercise Physiology, starting May 19, 2026.

Hey Kinners! At the end of April this year, the School of Kinesiology said its goodbyes to the Osborne Centre, our home for decades prior. As we finalize our move into the new Gateway building, lets take a moment to revisit and learn more about our previous home🏠
 
 
What started in 1970 with the opening of Osborne Unit 1 soon became a state-of-the-art home for UBC’s School of Physical Education. Named after Robert Osborne, a renowned BC athlete and educator, Osborne’s legacy is deeply rooted in UBC history—from playing basketball at UBC and representing Canada in the 1936 Olympics, to coaching cross country and leading UBC’s basketball team to the 1948 Olympic Games, all while serving as Director of Physical Education for 33 years.
 
Over the decades, Osborne has been home to many programs and events, including UBC School of Kinesiology’s Active Kids and Bodyworks. In Gym B East, Active Kids has welcomed around 1,200 children and youth each week across its on-site programming and outreach spaces, such as community center’s. In Gym B West, Bodyworks began offering the Changing Aging exercise program for older adults after acquiring it in 2004, and the program has continued to support the community ever since. Together, these programs show how the Osborne Centre has served as an important hub for community and connection🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
 
Beyond recreation, Osborne has also played a key role in academic learning. Teaching labs and courses, such as KIN 235 exercise physiology 1, have used this space and its equipment to bridge classroom learning with hands-on experience🏃‍♀️📚
 
Now, as the School of Kinesiology finalizes it’s move into the new Gateway Health Building, we take a moment to reflect on our time at Osborne—and the experiences, growth, and memories that were built within its walls.
 
Drop a comment below of your favorite memories of the Osborne Centre💚💚

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🎤 On March 13, the Kinesiology Undergraduate Advising Office hosted its first in-person Kinesiology Undergraduate Research Symposium (KURS) in the Gateway Health Building.

Featuring 15 student presenters in a dynamic Three Minute Thesis format, the event showcased the incredible research, passion, and innovation within our kinesiology community.

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👏Congratulation’s to Dr. Jasmin Ma for receiving a large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund!

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❗Applications for 2026W Work-Integrated Learning courses open soon❗

Wanting to learn more about WIL courses and how to gain hands-on experience while completing credits towards your BKIN degree?

Join KIN Advising and the WIL Instructors at the 2026W Work-Integrated Learning Info Session for:
🔎 Details of each course
📋 Eligibility requirements
📝 Application process & tips
🙋 Q&A time with the instructors

Info Session on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at 12:00pm on Zoom.

Applications will be open from April 9th - May 4th, 2026 until 11:59pm PT.

✅ Register & find out more with the link in our bio, or here:
https://kin.educ.ubc.ca/work-integrated-learning/

Loved the energy at Imagine UBC? Get involved by volunteering as an Imagine UBC Orientation Leader!

Applications are now open. Visit our link in bio for more info.