Kinesiology Archive
Coaching at BC Games a thrill for UFV student Broatch
For University of the Fraser Valley kinesiology student Jordan Broatch, the BC Summer Games represented a unique opportunity. Broatch was the head coach of the Fraser River (Zone 4) baseball team at the Games, which were held July 21-24 in Abbotsford. The 28-year-old White Rock product is no stranger to standing on the top step…Friesen off to Rio Olympics with Canada’s national cycling team
When Canada’s National Cycling team takes to the tracks, roads, and trails at the Rio Olympics this summer, UFV’s Roger Friesen will be right there with them. Friesen’s a bit of a secret weapon for elite athletes. He combines his teaching duties as an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley…UFV and PacificSport partner to serve the Fraser Valley
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and PacificSport announced today they are joining forces to provide a variety of innovative services and programs for students, athletes, volunteers, and coaches across the Fraser Valley. PacificSport Fraser Valley serves the community delivering programs and services throughout the full range of sport participation: from the grassroots level…Follow the Champions for Health in Antigua
Students from the Kinesiology and Teacher Education programs are currently in Antigua, West Indies, for the 2016 Champions for Health Promoting Schools program. This is the eighth year that kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard has led UFV students volunteering on the island (and the 11th year of the program).A total of 21 students from UFV are participating…Five Corners collaboration focuses on community health and wellness
Take a second to think about what health and wellness means to you. Does it mean exercising for an hour a day? Eating three square meals? Finding time to get enough sleep? Now think about what it would mean if you couldn’t afford a gym membership, groceries, or a safe place to sleep.At the Five…Champions for Health program is life-changing for UFV students and
It’s four life-changing weeks in a Caribbean nation, but it’s no vacation. Each year, UFV students from the bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology and Education head to the tiny island country of Antigua to volunteer as physical education leaders in elementary schools. It’s a win-win-win situation for the UFV students, the children they interact with,…From boardrooms to backcountry, Sukhi Brar makes the most of
She ran a marathon on the Great Wall of China after ice-climbing Rocky Mountain glaciers and shaving her head for cancer research, so it might be hard to believe Sukhi Brar started at UFV as a quiet, introspective student. She did. That changed. “I decided I didn’t want to be that quiet person in university…Sam Waddington goes back to nature at UFV Chilliwack
When Sam Waddington is feeling the pressures brought by the competing demands of being a business owner, city councillor, and active community member, he knows where he wants to go: outside. He shared his passion for wilderness experiences in a presentation in the atrium at UFV’s Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Monday, Nov.…Kinesiology Day showcases student engagement and healthy living
From health-related physical activity to exercise physiology — biomechanics and beyond — the field of kinesiology is full of opportunities to explore. On Oct 19, the Kinesiology Student Association organized the second annual Kinesiology Day (aka Kin Day) bringing together students, faculty, and staff to explore various aspects of the field of kinesiology. “This event…Sports psychologist Friesen leads alumni panel discussion on living a
Passion is the energy that comes from the core of who we are as defined by our unique set of gifts. That’s the theme of a panel discussion to be led by sports psychologist Roger Friesen at the University of the Fraser Valley on October 15. Friesen and guest panelists — several of whom are…UFV Top 40 alumni: Evan Wiens — Exhibiting altruism through
Dentist, husband, father, volunteer, globetrotter, Distinguished Young Alumni. And now, UFV Top 40 Alumni. It’s little wonder Dr. Evan Wiens is always smiling. UFV’s 2013 Distinguished Young Alumni award winner — reserved for a high achiever under the age of 35 — has been making an impact at every stage of his education and career.…UFV’s Friesen helps Canadian cyclists prepare mentally for Pan Am
There’s more to high performance sport than being in top physical condition and training for months at a time. There’s also mental conditioning. Nobody knows that better than sports psychologist Roger Friesen of Abbotsford. He’s currently at the Pan Am Games in Ontario, supporting and cheering on several cyclists he works with, including the men’s…UFV Top 40 Alumni: Dr. Peter Eppinga — An author
Dr. Peter Eppinga has packed a lot of experience into his first three decades. Now a resident physician at Alberta Health Services, his fascination with health and the human body really took off when studying kinesiology and biology at UFV. He graduated with his BKin in 2006. “Kinesiology was great to study because it addresses…Gaetz recognized for research excellence
Dr. Michael Gaetz of UFV's Kinesiology and Physical Education department is the 2014 recipient of the UFV Research Excellence award. He was supposed to be recognized for research excellence in front of thousands at UFV's annual convocation ceremonies. Ironically, Gaetz was away conducting research with the Canadian Navy at the time, and was unable to…Safer games + healthier brains. Preventing invisible injuries.
Through local partnership, UFV is using world-class brain imaging techniques to spot and prevent concussions in student athletes — helping kids stay safe. A rainbow of wires streams across the table as UFV kinesiology instructor Michael Gaetz whispers “Breathe . . . perfect” and the bulky teen stares ahead, unblinking. The test, taking place in a…Find your fit — Sheppard’s research on physical literacy helps
Call it the rubber chicken recipe for bouncing back from broken hips. Or better yet, not falling at all. “We don’t all need to know how to dribble a basketball,” says UFV Kinesiology associate professor Joanna Sheppard, a former competitive point guard. “But we need to know how to dodge, deke, dive to get out…Free fitness classes, meet new Building Q
New year, new you, new building to make it all happen. Free fitness classes have started for students on UFV’s Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses. Staff and faculty are encouraged to join for a reasonable rate. “The idea is to take an active break from studying or working – a chance to get away from that Tim…UFV taps sports expertise to host Chinese Olympic delegation
When China came knocking on BC's door to ask who could help them plan for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, UFV answered with enthusiasm. In 2010, British Columbians threw a giant party and hosted a Winter Olympics that will live on in memory for decades to come. By doing so, they created a pool of…Roger Friesen to speak on Olympic experience — Dec 2
When you see an elite athlete competing at the Olympic games, you get a brief glance into their life. What you don't see are the years of dedication and commitment on the part of the athletes, the obstacles encountered, and the support team that helped get them to the Olympic games. On December 2, UFV…Health Sciences speaker series at UFV Chilliwack — Oct 24
Harm reduction, student mentorship, anxiety and mindfulness, attitudes about death, and chronic pain will all be on the agenda at UFV next week. Come find out more about research and teaching initiatives in the UFV Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Speaker Series on Monday, Oct 24 at noon at the Aboriginal Gathering Place at the…Friesen celebrates Olympic cycling medal and consoles those who missed
UFV's Roger Friesen was cheering from the sidelines when Canada's women's pursuit cycling team won a bronze medal on Sat. Aug 13. Friesen’s a bit of a secret weapon for elite athletes. He combines his teaching duties as an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley with a thriving career as…Coaching at BC Games a thrill for UFV student Broatch
For University of the Fraser Valley kinesiology student Jordan Broatch, the BC Summer Games represented a unique opportunity. Broatch was the head coach of the Fraser River (Zone 4) baseball team at the Games, which were held July 21-24 in Abbotsford. The 28-year-old White Rock product is no stranger to standing on the top step…Friesen off to Rio Olympics with Canada’s national cycling team
When Canada’s National Cycling team takes to the tracks, roads, and trails at the Rio Olympics this summer, UFV’s Roger Friesen will be right there with them. Friesen’s a bit of a secret weapon for elite athletes. He combines his teaching duties as an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley…UFV and PacificSport partner to serve the Fraser Valley
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) and PacificSport announced today they are joining forces to provide a variety of innovative services and programs for students, athletes, volunteers, and coaches across the Fraser Valley. PacificSport Fraser Valley serves the community delivering programs and services throughout the full range of sport participation: from the grassroots level…Follow the Champions for Health in Antigua
Students from the Kinesiology and Teacher Education programs are currently in Antigua, West Indies, for the 2016 Champions for Health Promoting Schools program. This is the eighth year that kinesiology professor Joanna Sheppard has led UFV students volunteering on the island (and the 11th year of the program).A total of 21 students from UFV are participating…Five Corners collaboration focuses on community health and wellness
Take a second to think about what health and wellness means to you. Does it mean exercising for an hour a day? Eating three square meals? Finding time to get enough sleep? Now think about what it would mean if you couldn’t afford a gym membership, groceries, or a safe place to sleep.At the Five…Champions for Health program is life-changing for UFV students and
It’s four life-changing weeks in a Caribbean nation, but it’s no vacation. Each year, UFV students from the bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology and Education head to the tiny island country of Antigua to volunteer as physical education leaders in elementary schools. It’s a win-win-win situation for the UFV students, the children they interact with,…