Research in the News

  • Demi Lovato has opened up about her exercise addiction. Here's how to spot one

    February 25, 2020

    Sociocultural studies researcher and KSR professor Pirkko Markula speaks about excessive exercise as a component of eating disorders

  • Is it safe to exercise when there's an extreme cold warning?

    January 14, 2020

    Exercise physiologist Michael Kennedy discusses the risks associated with cold-weather, high-intensity exercise

  • Backcountry campers more likely to stray from 'leave no trace' principles, U of A study shows

    January 7, 2020

    Research conducted by PhD student Clara-Jane Blye suggests frontcountry campers seem to be more committed to following best practices to preserve the environment.

  • What Philosophy Can Teach Us About Endurance

    December 17, 2019

    Former PhD student Tim Konoval and professor Jim Denison's research, which takes a socio-cultural approach to coaching, is discussed in this Outdoor magazine article

  • They (heart) science: Heart attack survivor, researcher head for the heights of Everest

    November 22, 2019

    Associate professor Craig Steinback joins heart attack survivor Leo Namen to discuss a trek aims to raise $500,000 for research to learn more about women's heart health

  • How the Oilers skated circles around city council and the citizens of Edmonton

    October 28, 2019

    Professor Jay Scherer speaks to the Edmonton Journal about his new book, Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development

  • Louise Armaindo Canadian professional sports pioneer - research by Professor Emerita Ann Hall

    August 13, 2019

    The first Canadian women to use their athletic bodies and get a wage for it were in the circus

  • Calgary Flames step into real estate development as part of new arena deal

    July 29, 2019

    Associate professor Brian Soebbing comments on sports teams delving into other areas of business as revenue sources

  • Rogers Place: Was it worth it?

    July 28, 2019

    Professor Jay Scherer weighs in on CBC's look back at the Rogers Place deal

  • Here are the best parents to have around according to youth sport coaches

    June 17, 2019

    Professor Nick Holt talks about parent involvement in youth sport in the most recent The Conversation