Join KINections on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 3–4 p.m. for a beginner-friendly Bollywood dance class, where you'll learn some basics and a fun, upbeat routine that will get your heart pumping, all guided by Samira Sunderji! This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate kinesiology students.

Samira is a PhD student and has been a professional dancer and choreographer for over a decade. She teaches beginner and intermediate classes at Bollywood Dance School Canada and has performed at a wide variety of events including TIFF, Indian Film Festival Awards (IFFA), World Partnership Walk and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Gala Nights.

How to participate:

Sign up for the KINections Bollywood Dance Workshop

Join us for a chat with upper year students to learn about their experiences, study tips, and how they balance everything in the BKin program, happening November 13 from 5–6:30 p.m. There will be a panel discussion followed by a question & answer session.

Pizza will be served after the panel discussion and people are welcome to stick around and chat informally. Please include any food restrictions on the registration form.

How to participate:

Register for Upper Year KINections

Experience a world of flavours, traditions and fun activities at KINect Around the Globe: Food and Culture Fair. 

Take a journey through different cultures of your fellow KPE classmates. Taste your way through foods from all over the globe. 

This is the perfect way to learn more about your classmates, try something new and learn about the diverse world around you — all while indulging in delicious bites. Don't miss out on this awesome chance to explore, taste and KINect.

Mark your calendars and join us!

How to participate

No registration needed — just drop by

KPEUA and KINections are happy to present our annual Career Café! Join us for inspiring presentations by alumni and the opportunity to practise your networking skills on Monday, November 10 from 6–9 p.m.

Panelists to be announced soon!

Light refreshments will be provided, as well as complimentary professional head shots that can be used for LinkedIn, etc. 

The dress code for this event is business casual. As this is a networking event, you should dress professionally, i.e. dress pants, dress shirt or sweater. Jeans, sweatpants, hoodies or workout attire is not appropriate. We understand not all students may have access to business casual attire and do not want you to miss out on this event so all are welcome.

How to participate

Register for Career Café

Thinking about pursuing graduate studies at KPE? Join KPE grad students on November 6 as they share experiences and insights from their journey through grad school, from application to graduation.

Interact with students in a variety of programs and explore your potential! Come prepared to ask questions and engage!

All kinesiology students are welcome to attend. No research experience necessary.

How to participate:

Sign up now for Intro to Grad School

Join other KPE students in a walk to two community fridges near campus. Bring food items (perishable or non-perishable) to donate to community fridges and learn about food insecurity and mutual aid organizations in the City of Toronto. Take a walk on the wild side, meet like-minded KIN students and give back to the community. 

*Food donations not mandatory for participation. The route is about 3km.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: weather will be monitored and if it is not looking safe we will meet in the student lounge, collect food, chat, have hot chocolate and items will be brought to fridges separately.

How to participate:

Sign up online for the KINmunity Fridge Walk

Join us on October 10 from 8:30–10:30 p.m. for a fun, social skate at Varsity Arena! Offered in collaboration with MoveU, the KINections Back to School Skate is open to all kinesiology students, both undergraduate and graduate. Bring a friend or make some new ones as you glide (or wobble!) across the ice.  

Seasoned pros and newbies welcome. Free hot chocolate will be provided!

We encourage those with their own skates/helmets to bring them to the event. Skate loans are available at no cost (limited sizes available).

How to participate

Register online to attend the Thanksgiving Skate

Are you a second-year student who is interested in learning more about third-year choices? Third-year represents a turning point in the BKIN degree where you choose the majority of your courses. Effective planning is critical at this stage to make the most of your degree. During this group advising session we will 

• review the BKIN degree requirements

• discuss planning considerations for your upper year choices

• introduce you to the many opportunities that await you in third-year and beyond

How to participate:

Register for Group Advising: Planning for Third Year Choices

Are you a third-year student who is planning to graduate in 2026? Early planning is important to make the most of your fourth-year and accomplish your goals. During this group advising session we will

• review the 2021 admission year Program of Study

• discuss key planning considerations to help you complete all degree requirements

• recap the various second entry and support resources that can assist you

How to participate:

Register for Group Advising: Planning for Fourth Year and Graduation

Join KPE's Experiential Learning team virtually at 12:30pm on Friday, March 14, 2025 to learn more about the in-field learning, research and international opportunities available to you during your degree.

In this session for first-, second- and third-year BKin students, you'll be introduced to the different experiential learning opportunities at KPE. You'll learn more about each program (with plenty of opportunities to ask questions!), and leave prepared to start planning how you might integrate experiential learning into your undergraduate studies. 

How to participate:

Register for the Experiential Learning Info Session

Explore research-related career options beyond academia in our final career event of the year! Attend to speed-network with other graduate students and alumni and hear more about their career paths in various areas.

Discover how the research skills you’ve developed through your degree at KPE can be transferred to new roles and how to apply your expertise to careers in a range of fields. Light refreshments will be served.

Panelists include:

• Jordan Clancy - Student Support, UTM Registrars Office

• Christine Medeiros - Implementation Science Manager, Registered Nurses'​ Association of Ontario

• Tiit Romet - Retired Research Analyst, Government of Canada - Security & Defence

Due to capacity restrictions,  priority will be given to graduate students for in-person attendance at this event. Space is limited so sign up early!

How to participate:

Register for Research Careers Beyond Academia now

Are you a first-year student who is interested in learning more about the BKin degree and upper year opportunities? Early planning is important to make the most of your time at KPE.

During this group advising session, a KPE Student Advisor will:

• Review the BKin degree

• Provide an overview of second year requirements 

• Introduce you to the many opportunities you can plan for in second year and beyond.

 How to Participate:

Register for Group Advising: Planning for Second Year and Beyond

Find inspiration for your future career at Career Café. Join KPE alumni as they share experiences and insights from their professional journeys. Interact with professionals in a variety of roles and explore your career potential. This will be an intimate event with limited spaces available. Come prepared to ask questions and engage!

Alumni panelists include

• Dr. Bob Smyth: semi retired Anesthesiologist

• Sandra Grafe: Manager, Disability Management Services and Founder, DisabilityCoach.ca

• Dr. Mackenzie Velocci: Chiropractor Myodetox

• Betina Dela Cerna: Occupational Therapy Assistant, AIM Children's Charity

Light refreshments will be served. Please include any food restrictions on the registration form.

How to participate:

Register for Career Café.

A good life is built with good relationships. In a month with an intense focus on celebrating relationships, it's a great chance for us to come together to foster positive relationships and a sense of community!

Join KINdness Cookie Kinections to decorate cookies, while boosting happiness and well-being with acts of kindness. 

How to participate:

Register for Cookie KINections

KINections is back with another dance workshop! Come get an introduction to Bachata dance, a Latin partner style dance originating from the Dominican Republic. 

Join on Wednesday February 26, from 3–4 p.m. for this beginner-friendly class where we will learn some Bachata basics and a fun, upbeat routine that will get your heart pumping! 

How to participate:

Register now for Bachata Dance

Wind down from the stress of school by joining fellow students from KPE and the Roadmap to Wellness Club in a fun interactive activity of painting your own canvas bag! 

Kindly notify us of any accessibility or dietary accommodations. Light refreshments will be served.

How to participate:

Register now for Tote Bag Painting

Join this interactive presentation brought to you by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO) to learn about health regulation in Ontario and the steps to becoming a registered kinesiologist in the province.

The workshop will review the role of CKO, how to become a registered kinesiologist with CKO, the Entry-to-Practice exam, fees and what happens after you register. 

How to participate

Register online for the 'Becoming a Registered Kinesiologist' workshop

Come out on January 28, 2025 for an indoor rock climbing adventure at Basecamp Climbing, organized exclusively for KPE students! Whether you're a pro or a first-timer, this is your chance to challenge yourself, bond with friends, and conquer the wall. 

Let’s climb towards new goals together! Don’t miss out — limited spaces available, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

Reserve your spot by paying a $20 refundable deposit during the registration process. The $20 deposit will be refunded a few days after the event, provided you attend. Registrants that no-show will lose their deposit. 

How to participate:

Sign up for the Indoor Rock-Climbing Field Trip

As part of Lunar New Year celebrations, it is customary to give a lucky envelope to friends and family. The envelopes are traditionally filled with money and symbolize good wishes and luck for the year ahead. They can also be filled with positive affirmations, origami, lucky symbols and more.  

Drop by the Benson Pool Gallery on January 28 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to collect a lucky envelope and learn more about the envelope tradition and the joyous occasion of Lunar New Year!

How to Participate

Drop by the tables set up in the Benson Pool Gallery - no registration required!

Join the KINections x KPEUA Lab Crawl on January 23, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. to learn all about research at KPE! Meet other students doing research and hear about their experiences. 

This event will take place in-person and will require walking between the Athletic Centre and the Goldring Centre for HIgh Performance. Some rooms and labs are only accessible by stairs.

Take a guided tour of labs to meet graduate researchers from the biophysical and physical cultural streams to find out more about their work, techniques, and the cutting-edge equipment used in their respective labs. Network with graduate student researchers, ask questions, and find out more about the different ways you can get involved as a volunteer, research participant, and more! 

Participating labs include: 

• Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre (MPARC)

• Exercise and Nutrition Lab

• Iovate/MuscleTech Metabolism & Sports Sciences Lab

• Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology Lab

•  Training and Enhancing Motor Performance Outcomes (TEMPO) Lab

How to participate:

Sign up for the KINections x KPEUA Lab Crawl

In a time where it's easy to focus on what makes us different, it's more important than ever to come together to foster understanding. Intercultural dialogue helps us connect, learn and grow as a global community!

Join Kinections' UNESCO Story Circles and take part in a unique opportunity to connect, learn and grow with people from all walks of life. Through sharing your own story and hearing others', you'll gain fresh perspectives on different cultures and experiences. 

This is more than just a conversation -- it's a chance to build skills like empathy, active listening and cultural awareness, all while developing a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. 

Whether you're looking to make new connections or expand your worldview, UNESCO Story Circles offer a welcoming space for meaningful exchange and personal growth.

Light refreshments will be served. Please include any food restrictions on the registration form.

How to participate:

Sign up for KINect with UNESCO Story Circles

Curious about careers open to graduates with a Kinesiology degree but not sure what alternatives exist or where to learn more? Interested in a role in a specific field but not sure what next steps to take?

In this workshop, participants will:
•    Identify a framework for career exploration
•    Learn strategies for navigating sometimes ambiguous and challenging career environments
•    Understand the importance of parallel planning in generating career options
•    Explore resources at Career Exploration and Education to support career exploration and job search

How to participate

Sign up for the Career Education Workshop: What Can I Do with a Kinesiology Degree

Come learn all about what it's like to complete a placement as a BKin student from fellow KPE students on January 16, 2025. 

Along with a presentation about the application process, your KPE peers will talk about their placement experiences and share tips for participating in KPE's in-field learning placement program.

Light refreshments will be served. Please include any food restrictions on the registration form.

How to participate:

Sign up for Peer Panel: Completing a Placement

Join KINections x MoveU at this Winter Wonderland Skate! Head to Varsity Arena on January 10, 2025 for a free social skate from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. 

All KPE students are encouraged to come and enjoy being active with friends, music, and of course, hot chocolate and tasty treats! Please bring your own re-usable mug to help reduce our waste.

We encourage those with their own skates/helmets to bring but skate loans are available (note: limited sizes available).

How to participate:

Sign up for the KINections Winter Wonderland Skate

Transform your understanding of sport as a tool for international development in KPE 401, a six-week summer course with a two-week field trip to Jamaica!

Attend this virtual info session being held on Friday, January 10 from 10:30–11:30 a.m. to learn more about the course and how to apply.

KPE 401 examines — theoretically, empirically, and critically — the development through sport/sport for development and peace (DTS/SDP) movement, diving into the social and political issues at play. The course starts with lectures in Toronto and includes two weeks of fieldwork in Jamaica, offered in the summer term. 

How to participate:

Register for the KPE 401 Information Session

African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian and First Generation* undergraduate students will discuss research with involved upper year student Mentor Navigators, and relatable librarians and professors from a variety of disciplines. Discussion topics may include: how to get your start in research, tips for approaching faculty; how to choose a research question; information about research funding; how to get your research published; and accessibility and other systemic challenges to being a research student. *(First Generation students are those whose parents did not complete a post-secondary degree in Canada).

Guest Bios

Julie Hannaford is Deputy Chief Librarian, University of Toronto Libraries, and was a first generation student and will share the challenges and learning that came from that experience. She has leadership and management responsibilities, and can speak to library supports for research. She is committed to professional development and mentoring of all library staff via a variety of initiatives, including the UTL-wide mentoring program. With colleagues, Julie is working to develop a holistic program to encourage greater diversity of staff, and ensure all feel welcome to library spaces.

Dr. Janelle Joseph is an award-winning Assistant Professor in Critical Studies of Race in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at U of T. She is Founder and Director of the Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity, and Anti-racism in Sport (IDEAS) Research Lab and author/co-editor of three (3) books related to race, sport, education, and Black communities in Canada. Dr. Joseph is a Faculty Advisor to this program.

Dr. David Roberts is the Director of the Urban Studies Program and an Associate Professor. His research generally focuses on the power dynamics in city-building and the ways in which historically marginalized groups are excluded or included in these processes. Most recently, he joined a team of researchers in Toronto, São Paulo and Brighton, UK to study the way in which racialized communities organized to fill the gaps of government services with regards to public health and food sovereignty during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Roberts is a Faculty Advisor to this program.

Dr. Suzi Lima is an Assistant Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Linguistics. Her work integrates theoretical and experimental research in the field of cross-linguistic semantics. She has Black and Indigenous Brazilian heritage; was a first generation student; and she is happy to share her experiences and help students think about strategies and resources that can support them as they navigate university. In addition to her work in the Department of Linguistics, Suzi is also a certified yoga instructor and facilitates classes at UofT.

Dr. Kris Sanghyun Kim is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus where he teaches general and analytical chemistry courses. All his research projects are currently co-designed and co-led by undergraduate research students. Kris’ team’s research interests involve designing and studying the impact of new pedagogies in chemistry (e.g., designing new laboratory-based experiments or virtual resources) as well as addressing real-world challenges through the application of analytical chemistry techniques to support local community partners (e.g., supporting the Toronto Zoo with sustainability initiatives and UTSC Campus Farm in assessing soil contamination).

Dr. Reid B. Locklin is Associate Professor of Christianity and the Intellectual Tradition, a joint appointment with St Michael’s College and the Department for the Study of Religion. His research focuses on a range of issues in Comparative Theology and Hindu-Christian Studies, and he also writes on the scholarship of teaching and learning in theology and religion.  He grew up in Athens, Georgia, completed a BA in Humanities at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a MTS from Boston University, and a PhD  in Theology from Boston College in 2003.  Reid has taught at U of T since 2004.

How to participate

Register for this online event

Building relationships and networking (whether in person or virtually) is really important in job searching and career planning. Whether this is approaching professors for a reference for grad school or reaching out to a professional in your field for a coffee chat, it all relies on being able to identify people and talk to them about your career interests and goals. In this workshop participants will

• Learn where and how to connect with professionals in their field of interest

• Understand best practices with regard to reaching out and conducting coffee chats (informational interviews)

• Identify the key elements of an effective professional introduction (elevator pitch)

How to participate:

Sign up for the How to Use Networking to Learn About Careers in Kinesiology workshop