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Study by Former Graduate Student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science Links Prolonged Sitting to Increased Dementia Risk, Physical Activity and Sleep Found Protective

 Lead author and researcher at York University, and former KAHS PhD student, Akinkunle Oye-Somefun, was quoted in Activist Post about a new large-scale scientific review that has identified prolonged sitting, insufficient sleep and physical inactivity as significant, modifiable risk factors for dementia in adults.  Oye-Somefun was also quoted in The Seattle Times: The midlife habits that […]

Lived experience shapes muscle health research in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University

Through its Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC), the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University is leading research that bridges scientific discovery with the lived experiences of individuals affected by muscle-related conditions and diseases. This approach ensures that research and knowledge mobilization reflect the ways muscle health challenges and influences mobility, independence, and overall quality […]

Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) Awards Emerita Faculty and Graduating Student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science

The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) has awarded emerita faculty member Dr. Frances Flint from the Athletic Therapy program in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science as one of two 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees. Flint was inducted with co-recipient Connie Klassen, a certified athletic therapist from Manitoba. According to the CATA website, "The […]

Kinesiology and Health Science Student, Olivia Sestito, Featured on Faculty of Health YouTube Channel

Kinesiology and Health Science student Olivia Sestito is featured in a new video on the Faculty of Health YouTube channel. The video showcases how skills developed through her coursework have translated into meaningful professional opportunities and community impact. In the feature, Sestito reflects on her academic journey in the Kinesiology and Health Science program and […]

Former PhD Student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Akinkunle Oye-Somefun, Leads International Study Linking Movement Behaviours and Dementia Risk

A major new study led by former PhD student Akinkunle Oye-Somefun has been published in the international peer‑reviewed journal PLOS ONE, drawing widespread media attention, including coverage by NBC News. The work of the York University alum was also quoted in Natural News this April as Study Links Prolonged Sitting to Increased Dementia Risk, Physical […]

Congratulations to Victor Lai - Badminton World Champion at YONEX!

Third year KINE undergraduate students, Victor Lai made it to the semi-finals (third place) in the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships. He is the first Canadian to get to this level in the Open era since it started. The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships (originally the All England Badminton Championships) first started on 4 April […]

Congratulations to 2025-2026 Student Award Winners in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science

Alexander Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships (NSERC) The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) offers the Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships to support high‑caliber graduate students in the natural sciences and engineering, enabling them to focus on their studies and connect with leading research mentors. NSERC provides financial assistance to exceptional graduate students to […]

Senior Athletic Therapy student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Anjali Verma to take part in this year’s Women in Football Program presented by KPMG LLP (KPMG)

Each of the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) nine member clubs has selected one participant to join this year’s Women in Football Program presented by KPMG LLP (KPMG) - and senior Athletic Therapy student in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Anjali Verma is one of them. Over the course of approximately four weeks, participants […]

Para Athlete Workshop Organized for Athletic Therapy Students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science

A Para Athlete Workshop was organized by faculty member Dr. Marnie McRoberts for the Athletic Therapy students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science.  Director of the Athletic Therapy Certificate Program, Dr. Loriann Hynes says the workshop provided "a fantastic experience to hear directly from the athletes regarding their individual injury history and recovery […]

York University's Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) connected to the School of Kinesiology and Health Science showcased in The York University Magazine

The article Use It or Lose It : The York University Magazine features Professors Andrea Josse, Chris Perry, David Hood and the late Angelo Belcastro.