Jessie Dinh (@jessiedinh_ ) shares her research under Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh, exploring women’s experiences with pregnancy and parenting as coaches and officials.
Her work highlights important perspectives in sport and helps bring attention to the realities women may navigate in leadership roles.
Watch to learn more about Jessie’s research.
#Ucalgary #UCalgaryKinesiology #StudentResearch #WomenInSport
KNES 590 students shared their research at the Research Reveal Conference, highlighting work across sport science, exercise science, sport studies and recreation. The event brought together undergraduate students from the University of Calgary, University of Alberta, University of Lethbridge and Mount Royal University.
#sportscience #ucalgary #startsomething #undergraduateresearch #science
Join us on April 11 for UCalgary60 Community Day, celebrating 60 years of impact. Learn about innovation and entrepreneurship, take part in our world record attempt for most people dressed as dinosaurs, and celebrate with live music and food. Free parking available.
Register in link in bio.
#UCalgary listens to student feedback—and NSSE is one of the ways your voice leads to action.
If you’re eligible, check your inbox for your NSSE invitation and take a few minutes to share your experience. Your feedback helps shape the future of teaching and learning at UCalgary.
Complete NSSE by May 11. Learn more about NSSE at the link in our bio.
As 2026 @paralympics athletes speed down the slopes, there is always risk of suffering a concussion from a crash. Dr. Kathryn Schneider, BA’96, PhD’12, a physiotherapist and associate professor in @ucalgaryknes has developed a rehabilitation approach and treatment methods that have informed harmonized concussion protocols in Canada and globally through the Amsterdam Consensus.
Schneider’s targeted research focuses on healing the multiple systems affected by concussion, not just cognitive function.
🔗 Link in profile to read the full story
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Led by Paige Collings, a Master's student and graduate researcher in the St. John’s Adapted Exercise Science Lab in the Faculty of Kinesiology, this adaptive ice skating program applies research-informed principles to inclusive movement design.
By centring neurodivergent children and emphasizing inclusion over integration, the program demonstrates how kinesiology research can translate into real-world impact for health, well-being, and participation.
@ucalgaryknes@ucalgaryresearch
What could you learn about your body?
Participants receive comprehensive assessments, including iron markers, body composition, aerobic and anaerobic performance testing, plus insights into gut health. Discover how your iron status may be impacting performance, training, and overall well-being.
Participate in research.
Newly named Dr. Roger Jackson Kinesiology Complex honours a visionary who helped shape our faculty and our city. From UCalgary’s role in the 1988 Winter Olympic Games to the founding of the Sport Medicine Centre and Olympic Oval, Dr. Roger Jackson built the foundation for the world class Faculty of Kinesiology we know today.
Read more about his story in the link in bio.
One of the most influential builders in the history of athletics here at @ucalgary .
Congratulations to Dr. Roger Jackson on being officially inducted into the @canadawestofficial Hall of Fame!
#GoDinos
To be the champs, you have to beat the champs! Huge congratulations to Ivanie Blondin, Valérie Maltais, and Isabelle Weidemann on defending their Olympic title in the women’s team pursuit at Milano Cortina 2026. A special shoutout to Isabelle, #UCalgary alumna (BSc’23), and Ivanie, who trains right here at the Olympic Oval. Celebrating alongside the team is Olympic Oval Director Mark Messer.
Photo credit Leah Hennel/COC
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#Olympics #SpeedSkating #OlympicGold
Thinking about what’s next in your career? Invest in your skills with a health sciences graduate program. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 4:30–7 p.m. (MT) at Kampus Brewing Co. in Calgary for a happy hour focused on health science graduate degrees at @UCalgary .
Connect with representatives from the @ucalgarynursing , Precision Health (@ucalgarymed ) and @ucalgaryknes , along with other participating programs, to explore options and find what could fit your goals.
Click the link in our bio to register.
Meet Dr. Tara-Leigh McHugh - a plant mom, dog lover, and a professor in the faculty of kinesiology. From first-gen student to Canada Research Chair, Dr. McHugh is proof that no matter your background, you belong here.
Step into where it all started at First-Gen Networking Night on Feb. 3. Read our full interview with the link in bio!
