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School of Kinesiology & Health Science

The School of Kinesiology and Health Science upholds a commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome and valued. We recognize that in order to ensure that our members can thrive in their work as students, faculty and staff, discrimination of any kind must not be tolerated. Meaningful, focused, systemic, and sustained policies, practices, and programs are needed to dismantle the hierarchies that maintain inequity and unearned privilege. Such action must be grounded in the recognition of the intersections, parallels, and differences between all forms of oppression.

We know that the barriers of discriminatory beliefs, attitudes, structures and systems found in the broader society also exist in universities (AUCC Equity Action Plan 2018) and will require ongoing action to address these obstacles to learning and working on our campus. As necessary first steps, we will be undertaking an internal audit and critical self-examination to engage in both short-term and long-term efforts to address these inequities and create positive change at institutional, cultural, and personal levels.

Over the upcoming weeks and months, and with the assistance of an external consultant, the School of Kinesiology and Health Science will be assessing the equity needs and lived experiences of its key stakeholders (students, alumni, staff, and faculty) through such mechanisms as a survey, focus groups, and town hall. The information collected from these tools and events will be vital to understanding what our community members experience within and outside of the School and will inform how we evolve in ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all.

Kinesiology and Health Science is the study of human movement and the relationship between physical activity and health.

This exciting and innovative program at York University provides students the opportunity to pursue many sub-fields including physiology, anatomy, health, sport administration, health psychology, and athletic therapy in preparation for a career in health and rehabilitation, fitness, recreation, sports industries, research, or teaching.

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Canada’s leading academic centre for knowledge creation, integration, and dissemination about physical activity and its importance for human health, health science and society.

In achieving this vision we will be known for: Innovative research, inspiring students through excellence in teaching, and leadership on the health implications of physical activity and inactivity.

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Faculty Members in School of Kinesiology and Health Science among York University scholars receiving $12.1M in NSERC grants to drive science, engineering research at York University

Several faculty members in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science are among York University scholars receiving funding for research projects. They include the following: Tara Haas, Faculty of Health Advanced microscopy and image analysis wor ...

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Assistant Professor, Amanda De Lisio in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science is among York University scholars who secured $1.7M for social science, humanities research

Dr. Amanda De Lisio, in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, was awarded funding of $75,000 over one year for her research project, Urban Geographies of Abortion Care: Exploring Intersectional Barriers and Community-Based Support in the Greate ...

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Professor Alison Macpherson in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University, was showcased in YFile and quoted in EurekAlert about a study revealing underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario.

Underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario, study finds:Dr. Alison Macpherson, a professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University, was showcased in YFile and quoted in EurekAlert. “ ...

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Professor Sherry Grace article with continuing relevant message: Cardiac Rehab for Heart Patients Saves Lives and Money, So Why Isn’t It Used More?

Professor and Senior Scientist, Sherry Grace in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science in the Faculty of Health at York University contributed to Zoomer Magazine July 5, republished from a 2022 article in The Conversation and showcased in YFile. ...

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