Faculty of Kinesiology

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022/23 Teaching Excellence Awards! This award is appointed to one professor in both the BScKin and RSS Programs and is nominated by the student body and selected by the Kinesiology Undergraduate Society.

Kin (Science) Professor: Dr. Ken Seaman

We are pleased to award Dr. Ken Seaman the Kin (Science) Teaching Excellence Award this year. Dr. Seaman is known for bringing energy to all his courses, and his students feel genuinely cared for. Through courses such as KIN1001 – Introduction to Kinesiology and KIN3082 – Advanced Exercise Physiology, students have had great experiences and appreciate him consistently breaking down material to ensure students grasp all concepts. Congratulations, Dr. Ken Seaman!

Quotes From Students:

“Ken brings so much energy and enthusiasm to class. He truly cares about every student and ensures we are learning and understanding the material. He stops whenever there is a misunderstanding or a gap in our knowledge and breaks down the information into manageable, understandable pieces.”

“He is the most deserving professor. He cares about the students and learning the material. He draws diagrams, explains the content thoroughly, and stops to fill in any gaps in our understanding. His passion, care for the students, and drive to get his students to learn the material, not just memorize and forget, is second to none. He is very deserving of this award.”

Kin (Recreation and Sport Studies) Professor: Dr. Fred Mason

We are pleased to award Dr. Fred Mason with Kin (Recreation and Sport Studies) Teaching Excellence Award this year. Dr. Mason is known to be passionate about his courses, and his students admire him for his charisma. Through engaging courses such as RSS2023 – Sociology of Sport, Physical Activity and Leisure and RSS4023 – Critical Perspectives on Sports/Media, students have had amazing experiences and have thoroughly enjoyed the fun and entertaining class environment. Congratulations, Dr. Fred Mason!

Quotes From Students:

“He is honestly one of the best professors I have yet to have in my two years of university. He is so passionate about what he teaches and has such a good vibe in class and is so fun to be taught by. He makes his classes interesting, and you remember everything you are taught.”

“He was a very charismatic lecturer, and it showed he cared about his class. His outfits were also thoughtfully related to the topic of discussion.”

The Undergraduate Society woudl like to thank everyone who sent in Nominations for our 2022/2023 teaching awards!