Faculty of Education Professors Recognized with Prestigious Research Chairs
McGill University, through the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), has conferred important internal recognition awards to three Faculty of Education professors in celebration of their outstanding scholarship and research excellence.
Podcast Episode: Talent Identification and Development with Dr Daniel Fortin-Guichard
Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, was invited to the Temps d'Arrêt podcast hosted by Coach Frank (François Rodrigue), an Assistant Professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, discussing cognitive biases that selectors may have when identifying and selecting athletes (e.
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for Successfully Defending her Dissertation
Congratulation to Jade St. Pierre for successfully defending her dissertation on March 21, 2025!
Topic of her dissertation: “Multimodal Prehabilitation: Program Considerations for Patients with Esophageal Cancer”
McGill24’s Next Decade of Impact Takes Flight
McGill’s day of giving raises a record $5.3 million on the strength of 7,181 gifts!On March 12, McGill24 reached a remarkable milestone – the tenth anniversary of the University’s annual day of giving – and it did so in record-breaking style.
KPE Alumna Savannah King a Featured McGill24 Ambassador
Olympic medalist in swimming, Savannah King is a graduate of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education who went on to work as a Project Administrator within the department before becoming Associate Coach and Social Media Coordinator for the McGill Varsity Swim Team. Selected as a McGill24 ambassador for the University's Day of Giving, she is lending her support to McGill in advocating for student-athletes during the 24-hour fundraiser.
Matthew Slopecki of the BOS Lab Defends Dissertation
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Slopecki on the successful defence of his dissertation on February 19, 2025!
Topic of his dissertation:
"Personalized analyses of repetitive upper limb movement patterns: from the lab to the pool".
Bloom & Vallée Launch Dare to Win
Kinesiology and Physical Education Chair and leading sports psychology researcher, Dr. Gordon Bloom, paired up with KPE alum and five-time National Championship coach, Chantal Valée, to co-author Dare to Win: The Blueprint to Building and Leading High Performance and Championship Teams.
Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab
The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.
The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.
Faculty of Education Students Recognized as Top Candidates for the McCall MacBain Scholarships
Get to know Justin Goldberg and Nattamon Tokaeo, McGill Education's top McCall MacBain Scholarship Candidates:
Recognized for his leadership potential, Honours Kinesiology student Justin Goldberg (BSc'25) is a national finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill.
New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur
As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series.
Call for Research Participants: Does Breast Reduction Surgery Change the Way You Breathe & Move?
The Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL) and the Movement Technologies and Innovation (MOTION) Laboratory, in collaboration with Lululemon, are seeking female volunteers for a research study investigating whether breast reduction surgery impacts breathing and biomechanics during exercise.
Participate in an Exciting Study Focusing on Running Asymmetry and Fatigue
Who?
Any recreational, competitive, or elite-level runners can participate.
You must be/you:
McGill Education Named 3rd in Canada, 38th Globally
According to World University Rankings by Subject 2025, released on January 22 by Times Higher Education (THE), McGill ranks among the top 90 in the world in all of the 11 subjects assessed, placing six subjects in the top 50. The University placed third in Canada in in Education Studies and six other domains. THE’s subject rankings evaluate 11 disciplines based on five performance indicators: teaching, r
Celena Scheede-Bergdahl Comments on Prehab Impact on Patient Recovery
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl was interviewed by CBC for an article, "Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests" regarding how pre-op exercise, nutritional changes, and psychological support could reduce complications. Dr.
Black History Month Opening Ceremony with Keynote Shane Laptiste
This year's Black History Month will launch with an Opening Ceremony on February 6 and keynote delivered by Shane Laptiste, principal and co-founder of the award-winning Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA).
