Instead of asking how much exercise we need, some scientists are looking into how little we can do and still get maximal health and fitness benefits. read more
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Our vision is to be the leading undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology program in Canada and among the world's best in strategic areas of strength through innovation and excellence in research, teaching and service.
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Our mission is the discovery, communication and application of knowledge through the multi-disciplinary study of human movement, exercise and the relationships between physical activity and health. This approach incorporates biological, psychological, sociological, historical, organizational and professional practice perspectives. We aim to inspire a passion for lifelong learning and discovery, and strive to prepare our students to become leaders and valued members of society.
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'Boy Dancer' Film AwardKinesiology professor Dave Wilson's dance documentary film 'Boy Dancer' recently received the 'Best Short Film Award' at the Long Island City/New York International Film Festival. It has also been screened at the Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema in Boulder, Colorado and will be shown in Michoacan, Mexico later in May. The film chronicles the progress of four Ancaster and Hamilton boys aged 7-8 as they learn hip hop choreography and freestyle. Interviews and personal video diaries shed light on their thoughts and feelings. Professor Wilson has been teaching at McMaster since 1985 and is Artistic Director of the McMaster Dance Company. His current research, 'Dance Animation: building dance communities' was presented at 'The Science of Dance' workshop recently held at McMaster and sponsored by the Faculty of Science. |
| Martin Gibala |
| Undergrad students recognized |
13th Annual Bertha Rosenstadt National Undergraduate Conference |
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Active Voice: Is High-Intensity Interval Training a Time-Efficient Exercie Strategy to Promote Health? |
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Try the latest A-lister workout: Stair climbing!From Kate Hudson to Jennifer Aniston, celebrities are choosing stair climbing to get in shape. read more. |