Sport and Recreation

Swim to Survive Engagement and Tracking Study

Description The project involves a drowning prevention strategy that brings youth from York’s surrounding community to the campus to participate in a series of instructional sessions and discussions to help them survive in water. The effectiveness is measured through assessments of knowledge and physical skills before, during and after the program, supporting implementation of an […]

Lions Achievement Initiative

Description The project involves a peer mentoring and orientation program that helps guide incoming student-athletes through their entire first year at York University. The programs purpose is to support freshmen’s transition and promote engagement and academic success; they then bring the skills learned to youth in the Jane-Finch community through schools and community organizations. Project […]