Browsing Feature Stories by Subject "Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies"
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Feature Story: All-star year for U of R Academic All-Canadians
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-12-21)The 2019-2020 year was a special one for many of the University's varsity athletes. Ninety-one members of U of R teams were named Academic All-Canadians by U Sports, the governing body of university athletics in Canada. ... -
Feature Story: Boxing class moves online to help people with Parkinson's continue the fight from home
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-04-23)Rock Steady Boxing - an affiliate program at the Dr. Paul Schwann Centre in the University of Regina's Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies - helps people with Parkinson's slow the progression of the disease. ... -
Feature Story: Funding boost for U of R health researchers to address inequities and knowledge gaps
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-07-15)In Saskatchewan, fewer than 40 per cent of eligible women go for their free screening mammograms through the Screening Program for Breast Cancer, and that participation rate has been steadily declining. Early detection ... -
Feature Story: Kinesiology alumna puts education to work with free online fitness classes during pandemic
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-06-26)During the first week of the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Regina alumna Darby Kraus BKin'19 felt compelled to put her education into action, helping people who were no longer able to work out at public gyms. "I knew ... -
Feature Story: The little idea that could: U of R Alumna brings joy and caring to seniors and kids alike
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2020-05-13)Jillyan Clark BSRS'18 had an idea for connecting residents without visitors in seniors' homes and kids stuck in the house with their parents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She began a pen pal program. What started out ... -
Feature Story: University of Regina researchers receive funding for state-of-the-art infrastructure
(University Advancement & Communications, University of Regina, 2019-08-13)Conducting research that leads to exciting new discoveries requires the right space, tools, and equipment. To help ensure that the nation's researchers can continue to conduct exceptional research, the Honourable Kirsty ...