Kinesiology
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Making strength training ‘a habit’ has health benefits over not doing any, researchers sayMcMaster University researchers reviewed some 190 randomized studies and say making strength training a habit can help with a person's overall health at any age.HealthJul 20, 2023
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School coaches and volunteers’ dedication remains high, despite reported shortage in SaskatoonA recent study done by high school sports administrators in Saskatoon suggested a coaching shortage this year. However, that may not be the case at all schools.SportsFeb 18, 2022
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Avoiding injuries after getting back into the gym post-pandemicKinesiologist Kathie Sharkey mentions ways people can injure themselves when getting back into the gym after taking time off during the pandemic.HealthJul 22, 2021
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Behind the Game: How university athletic therapists keep students on the courtAthletic therapist Brennan Mahon works full time to keep student athletes happy and healthy so they can compete. But there's another side of the job as a teacher, leading student kinesiologists who are vital to keeping the engine running in university sport.SportsJun 14, 2020
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Neurological program at the U or R giving participants a new sense of hopeA new program at the University of Regina is providing rehabilitation to those with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions.CanadaJan 21, 2020
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What’s Your Fitness Age?: Senior Fitness – Part 1Staying fit and healthy doesn’t end at retirement age — in fact, it may be even more important as you age.HealthJul 5, 2019
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Condolences pour in for Antigonish basketball player who died in B.C. boating accidentAndrew Milner was a University of Calgary kinesiology student and guard on the Dinos men’s basketball team.CanadaApr 25, 2019
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New Canadian pregnancy guideline shows exercise cuts odds of major complications by 40%Women who exercise during pregnancy can expect a 40 per cent reduction in the chance of developing a major pregnancy complication such as pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension or gestational diabetes.CanadaOct 18, 2018
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New Indigenous youth sports program starts at University of SaskatchewanThe U of S College of Kinesiology, Huskie Athletics and Saskatoon Tribal Council are teaming up to launch a sports program to support Indigenous youth.SportsNov 26, 2017
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17th annual Kinesiology Games arrive in ManitobaNearly 800 students and volunteers from across Canada spent the weekend in Manitoba competing at the Kinesiology Games.SportsMar 19, 2017
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