Updated: Mon, 02/17/2025 - 09:58

For Feb.17, due to the storm, McGill teaching and work must be done remotely. Classes that cannot be done remotely will be cancelled. Labs and evaluations will be rescheduled, as appropriate. Only the McLennan Library is open for study (see hours). All other libraries are closed for the day.


Pour le 17 février, en raison de la tempête, l'enseignement et le travail à McGill doivent être effectués à distance. Les cours qui ne peuvent être effectués à distance seront annulés. Les laboratoires et les évaluations seront reportés, en fonction des besoins. Seule la bibliothèque McLennan est ouverte pour l'étude (voir horaires). Toutes les autres bibliothèques sont fermées pour la journée.

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Kinesiology & Physical Education

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

Welcome to the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, the longest-running physical education program in the country, serving the community since 1912.

The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education has a distinguished history that is over 100 years old.  The Department is led by several innovative and award-winning faculty whose teaching and research leads to improved health, wellness, and disease prevention.

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education offers programs at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels.  You are invited to explore our program offerings.

General questions or comments are welcome, simply kin.physed [at] mcgill.ca (email us).

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Do you want to adopt a healthier lifestyle?

Would you like to be more active physically?

Make those wishes a reality!

Through the participation in Kinesiology Clinic offerings, you will help train the students in our program as they help train you!

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Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute for the Study of Human Performance

Launched in 2022, KPE is home to the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at McGill University. SASSI focuses on multidisciplinary research relevant to elite sports, exploring the performance, training, and psychology of elite athletes. Committed to developing the next generation of sports science researchers, SASSI offers student fellowships as well as providing other mentorship and collaboration opportunities.

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