KIN 360 Students Showcased Creative Community Mental Wellness Lessons

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In the final two weeks of classes, students enrolled in KIN 360 presented their Community Mental Wellness lessons in small groups, demonstrating creativity, collaboration, and thoughtful engagement with curriculum-based learning. The lessons were developed using the Physical and Health Education (PHE) BC Curriculum, ensuring alignment with provincial educational standards. Each group presented their lesson in … Read more

KIN 435 Students Gained Hands-On Experience in Ergonomics and Biomechanics Lab

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Students enrolled in KIN 435 (Ergonomics and Biomechanics) recently completed the third lab of the course, which focused on hands-on data collection in collaboration with the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies. This lab provided students with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts from the classroom to practical, real-world settings. Through this experience, students engaged … Read more

School of Kinesiology Students Led Inclusive After-School Dance & Movement Program at GW Graham

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The School of Kinesiology hosted a Dance and Movement after-school program at G.W. Graham Secondary School, with support from the Chilliwack School Board. The program was designed to encourage physical activity, creativity, and social connection through inclusive movement experiences. The program was led by a fourth-year Kinesiology student and supported by six KIN student volunteers … Read more

Building Stronger Nursing Teams Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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By Samantha Riarh This semester, Debbie Job from the Practical Nursing program and Samantha Riarh from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program collaborated on a simulation-based learning experience. The goal of the session was to deepen students’ understanding of how effective collaboration influences patient care and to strengthen their readiness for professional practice. … Read more

Innovation in Practice

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By Samantha Riarh During her BSN preceptorship, Austyn Newhook demonstrated outstanding compassion and innovation while caring for a patient with a significant hearing impairment on Baker 2 Medicine at ARHCC. The patient lacked access to hearing aids and was unable to communicate, creating a substantial barrier to safety and care. Without the ability to hear … Read more

Lunch & Learn Series Kicks Off: Monthly Sessions from November to June

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Our Lunch & Learn series has officially begun in the Faculty of Health Sciences, with plans for one engaging session each month from November through June. The November 25 session offered a rich exploration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), led by presenter Adriana Striker. She walked us through the core principles of UDL and … Read more

Food, Culture, and Connection: Learning Beyond the Classroom

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  This semester, Heather Campbell, Assistant Professor in our Faculty, took meaningful steps to re-engage students in the NURS 201 Theory course. Two classes that had been delivered online for many years were brought back to in-person learning — with the goal of making the experience as interactive, culturally rich, and student-centered as possible. The first … Read more

Fall Health Fair promotes wellness and connection

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Date: Wednesday, October 29 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: CEP-Building A Health education is for everyone, and free local events like the upcoming Fall Health Fair make it more accessible than ever. Do you have questions about nutrition, reproductive health, or vaping? On October 29 at the Chilliwack campus, students from UFV’s Nursing and Kinesiology programs will … Read more

Behind the scenes at the Canada Games with Carl Nienhuis, Team BC’s mental performance coach

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UFV’s Dr. Carl Nienhuis (left) is tasked with protecting, managing, and enhancing the psychological and emotional environment of Team BC before and during the Canada Games.

  By the time the Canada Games torch was lit last month in St. John’s, N.L., Dr. Carl Nienhuis knew who needed a pep talk, who thrived under pressure, and who just needed a listening ear. Part counsellor, part drum-beating superfan, he was the steady force behind Team BC’s psychological and emotional game plan. Long … Read more