Faculty of Kinesiology
Women in Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Management: Spotlight Series - Kendia Brathwaite
Wayne Albert & Kendia Brathwaite
Posted: April 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
Despite being a track and field athlete in high school and a division I volleyball player at University Kendia Brathwaite says that a career working in sport chose her rather than it being her life’s passion. In fact, Kendia’s first career was as a rehabilitation specialist, and it wasn’t until she went back to school and enrolled in the Bachelor of Sports Science program at the University of West Indies Cave Hill Campus (UWI, Barbados) that she began to see a career in...
2022-23 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Melanie Nason
Posted: April 27, 2023 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
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....
Women in Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Management: Spotlight Series - Sarah Hilworth
Melanie Nason
Posted: March 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM ADT
Sarah Hilworth joined UNB in June 2017 as the coach of the REDS women’s hockey team. The team had just been reinstated and Sarah had the task of preparing and recruiting for the year prior to the 2018-19 USport Season. The 2021-22 season is Sarah’s fourth season as head coach. Sarah played five seasons for the University of Alberta women’s hockey team where she also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports, Recreation and Tourism. Although she initially...
Stephan Dombrowski receives University Research Scholar
Linda O'Brien
Posted: May 12, 2021 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards , Research , News
Dr. Dombrowski came to UNB in 2018 with a highly successful career at the University of Stirling, UK. Imagine leaving the beautiful UK for all this snow 😊. Dr. Dombrowski is an expert in the development, testing and application of behavior change theory and interventions for health. He is particularly interested in aspects concerning maintenance in health behavior change interventions, and the use of evidence-based behavior change techniques to facilitate sustainable long-term change....
Meet Grant Frey, MBA.SRM student
Linda OBrien
Posted: February 23, 2020 12:00:00 PM AST
Category: Awards
My name is Grant Frey and I am a second year MBA.SRM student from Barrie, Ontario. I came to the University of New Brunswick after completing my BBA at Nipissing University because the MBA.SRM program allowed me to continue my education in business and combine it with my passion for sport and recreation. My plans are to one day work for a professional sports franchise and establish myself within that industry. Although my master’s degree does not require a designated research project,...
KIN Occupational Performance Laboratory - NSERC Engage Plus Research
Linda O'Brien
Posted: June 14, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Dr. Andrew Cardenas, MSc in Exercise & Sport Science candidate (left), Dr. Michelle Cardoso, University of Moncton (middle) and Dr. Wayne Albert, UNB (right), are conducting research to determine if a newly manufactured active seat (both seats on the exterior) will help reduce the negative biomechanical and physiological effects of sedentary behavior that is often found in the workplace. This research is sponsored through an NSERC Plus Engage, Lifeform Furniture, and Core-flex Seating...
Stephen Wetmore to receive Honorary Doctorate Degree
Linda OBrien
Posted: May 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
Stephen Wetmore, of Campbellton, NB will receive an honorary doctorate of letters degree during 2019 Encaenia. Stephen was born and raised in Campbellton, NB and now lives in Oakville, ON. A Canadian business leader, mentor and visionary, his ties to NB and to UNB remain strong. Stephen graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and administration in 1976. Since that time, he has excelled in a number of demanding positions. He...
2019 KIN Research Day and Career Café
2019 KIN Research Day and Career Café
Posted: April 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
We are excited to announce that, on April 4th, together with KIN Research Day and Career Café, Kinesiology is hosting 4 individual workshops related to our experiential learning programs. These workshops will offer our students the opportunity to speak with experts in their field of interest on the following areas: PT, OT & Chiropractic Rehabilitation - 3PM - KIN 123 Education, Coaching and Physical Literacy - 3:30PM - KIN 208 Strength and Conditioning - 3:30PM - KIN 102 Advanced...
Danielle Bouchard Receives University Research Scholar Award
Linda OBrien
Posted: March 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
Dr. Bouchard has an undergrad in Physical Education from the Université de Moncton, a MSc. from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières in Exercise Sciences and a Ph.D from the Université de Sherbrooke in Gerontology. She completed two post-doctoral training. The first one in Epidemiology at Queen’s University and the second one in Endocrinology at the Université de Sherbrooke. The main focus of her research relates to clinical exercise physiology to...
Ken Seaman receives University Teaching Scholar Award
Linda OBrien
Posted: March 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Awards
Ken Seaman’s passion for teaching is evident in conversations with him. Students will also attest to the passion Ken brings to the classroom and will always speak highly of the learning experiences that they have in all courses taught by Ken. Ken’s passion involves bringing experiential learning into the classroom at all levels. Students are encouraged to gain hand-on skills, and also learn the theory of why and when using those skills would be appropriate. Students are often...