University of Alberta - Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation

09/10/2026

U of A Days highlight | Saturday Scholars Series (Sept. 19)

Making Muscles Twitch for Science: What Nerves Can Tell Us About Neurodegenerative Disease

Presented by KSR Faculty Member Dr. Kelvin Jones

What can tiny electrical signals tell us about conditions like ALS? Every movement relies on nerve-to-muscle communication—and when that system falters, those electrical signals become critical clues.

In this session, KSR's own Dr. Kelvin Jones uses simple, practical demonstrations to explore how measuring nerve and muscle activity helps researchers track disease progression, refine biomarkers, and evaluate emerging treatments.

See his talk among others and register at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/u-of-a-days/2026/saturday-scholars-series.html -jones

09/08/2026

Interested in a career that involves a high degree of physical challenge? KSR can help shoulder the load!

We’ll spot you so that you can stay focused, and gain momentum to pursue your fitness and career goals through practical insights and expert guidance via our newest online fitness preparation micro-course!

Train with purpose and confidence now at: https://coned.ualberta.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=26822096 #

A structured, firefighter-specific training plan designed to align with your individual goals and timeline, the Firefighter Fitness Preparation course empowers you to train with purpose and confidence.

09/04/2026

U of A Days is coming up fast, and we’ve got a full lineup planned across campus.

Friday, Sep 18
Kick things off at South Campus with Green & Gold Football Friday (4:30 PM – 9:00 PM). Start with a casual BBQ pep rally at the University Club, then catch the shuttle over to Foote Field to cheer on the Golden Bears as they take on the U of S Huskies.

Saturday, Sep 19
Head to North Campus for interactive Fitness Testing Services tours at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM to try out hands-on demos and pick up practical tips for your own training goals.

You can also tour The Steadward Centre at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM to check out adapted physical activity programs in action and see how KSR research supports inclusive fitness.

Plus, pop into the Saturday Scholars Series from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for quick presentations from top researchers, including KSR’s own Kelvin Jones sharing updates on groundbreaking work in the field.

Grab your game tickets, reserve tour spots, and view the full schedule: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/u-of-a-days/index.html (link in bio)

U of A Days is an open invitation for absolutely anyone to come out and celebrate our connection to the Edmonton community and beyond.

09/03/2026

Join us on Oct. 1 for the 2nd annual KSR Leisure + Recreation Lecture, featuring Dr. Dan Henhawk, a Mohawk scholar at the University of Manitoba.

What is the "good life"? Amid climate disasters, can leisure be justified, or must it pause? Drawing on Indigenous critiques, Dr. Henhawk unpacks how leisure reinforces power dynamics, challenges its assumed "goodness," and re-envisions it to build resilient, community-centered futures.

Learn more and register at uab.ca/ksrlecture

09/02/2026

Are you a Yard Games Legend or a Lawn Ornament? Join the KSR Alumni Association and Student Society on Saturday, September 26 (10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) at Lendrum Community League for a 2v2 tournament featuring Rec and Competitive divisions, great tunes, and an onsite beer garden.

Open to all 18+ KSR community members and guests, your $35–$40 registration includes entry, pizza, and snacks—so grab a teammate or sign up solo by September 21 before spots fill up!

Learn more and register: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/events/alumni/ksraa-ksrss-present-yard-games-tournament.html

09/01/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The final recipient we would like to share is Mick Lizmore, ’13 MA, ’18 PhD. He is Head Coach of Canada's National Wheelchair Curling Program and will be receiving the Alumni Horizon Award.

You can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/31/2026

Welcome to all of our new KSR students (and welcome back to our returning students) for the start of the Fall 2026 Term!

We were excited to welcome so many new students to our community at the KSR undergraduate orientation today.

08/31/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The second of the three we'd like to share is Neville Wright, ’07 BPE. A former Golden Bears Track & Field athlete, he will be inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame.

We will be sharing more in the coming days, and you can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/28/2026

The recipients of the 2026 University of Alberta Alumni Awards were recently announced and we're excited to share that there were three KSR honorees.

The first of the three we'd like to share is Lindsay McAlpine, ’07 BPE, ’07 BEd, ’11 MA. A former Pandas Hockey athlete, she will be inducted into the Sports Wall of Fame.

We will be sharing more in the coming days, and you can view the full list of all U of A Alumni Award recipients at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/celebrating-alumni/alumni-awards/alumni-award-recipients.html

08/28/2026

Interested in a career that involves a high degree of physical challenges? KSR can spot you! Enrol in our newest online fitness preparation course to gain practical insights and proceed with expert guidance so that you can train with confidence to pursue your fitness and career goals.

Register today at: https://coned.ualberta.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=26822096 #.

A structured, firefighter-specific training plan designed to align with your individual goals and timeline, the Firefighter Fitness Preparation course empowers you to train with purpose and confidence.