Alumni & Giving

The moment you chose the U of A, you became a member of our alumni community — 300,000 vital and passionate people who share their talents across Canada and around the world. The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation has graduated over 11,000 alumni in our 60+ year history. We are proud of the accomplishments of our alumni and the difference many of them make in their community.

News

  • In for the chill: five useful tips to help you stay fit in the winter

    November 10, 2024

    Michael Kennedy, associate professor in KSR, shares essential cold-weather exercise tips—from smart layering to staying hydrated. Discover how braving the chill can enhance endurance and help burn fat!

  • More than an hour of exercise a week may help with ‘baby blues’, says study

    November 7, 2024

    A recent study led by Prof. Margie Davenport at KSR suggests that engaging in more than an hour of moderate exercise per week could significantly reduce postpartum depression. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that activities like brisk walking and water aerobics may lower the risk of major postpartum depression by nearly 45% and help lessen the severity of “baby blues.”

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