ACTIVITY. MOTION. MOVEMENT.
Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
Kinesiology is the study of human movement through physical activity and the critical role it plays in society from both an individual and cultural perspective.
The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education values and promotes the study of human movement from a multidisciplinary perspective. Our programs are designed to provide you with the opportunity to study the theoretical and practical applications of activity as a cultural form, as well as individual performance at all levels of involvement and all ages.
The BA program offers students the opportunity to investigate psychological, social, cultural, economic, and political influences that shape and limit opportunities for activity across the lifespan as well as studying the tremendous potential of sport and physical activity to bring pleasure and meaning to individuals and community.
The BSc program offer students the opportunity to investigate the anatomical, biomechanical, neurological and physiological characteristics that underlie human movement across the spectrum from basic tasks, such as reaching and walking, to elite sport performance.
The department houses a vibrant group of faculty members whose research is funded by a variety of granting agencies including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council.
Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes new Acting Associate Dean, Ilsa Wong
The Faculty of Arts & Science is pleased to announce that Ilsa Wong will join the Dean’s Office on November 1 for an eight-month term as Associate Dean.
Dr. Jennifer Copeland ready to set sail on amazing leadership opportunity to Antarctica
A kinesiology professor and associate dean with the Faculty of Arts & Science, Copeland will be among more than 100 women from around the world who set sail aboard The Island Sky for Antarctica. The 19-night voyage departing from Argentina Nov.12 is a global leadership initiative for women with a background in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Dr. Michelle Helstein appointed Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Lethbridge
Accomplished researcher and senior administrator, Dr. Michelle Helstein, has been appointed Provost and Vice-President (Academic) by the University of Lethbridge’s Board of Governors, another significant addition to a leadership core that has seen a dramatic influx of new perspectives in the past six months.
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Department Highlights
Faculty of Arts & Science welcomes new Acting Associate Dean, Ilsa Wong
Ilsa Wong, the longtime Chair of the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, will be joining the Dean's Office in the Faculty of Arts & Science on a term-basis.
Dr. Jennifer Copeland ready to set sail on amazing leadership opportunity to Antarctica
Dr. Jennifer Copeland will soon be off to Antarctica with almost 100 women from across the globe in a unique leadership initiative for those involved in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).
Dhillon School of Business Shining Graduate Nifemi Ashani
From the gym to the runway. Shining graduate Nifemi Ashani (BMgt '23) made the switch from kinesiology to the Dhillon School of Business' Bachelor of Management program to pursue her dream of …
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