Congratulations to Kinesiology and Physical Education graduate student, Louis-Philip Guindon for being named the most valuable player of the 91社区 men's hockey team.
Louis-Philip Guindon is completing his MSc in Exercise Physiology and plays goaltender for 91社区 Men鈥檚 Ice Hockey Team.
The Faculty of Education's Dr. Nancy Heath (James 91社区 Professor, Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, and Interim ECP Department Chair) joined with Lester B. Pearson School Board psychologist,听Dr. Elana Bloom, to write an op-ed piece for The Montreal Gazette about recognizing and managing parenting struggles while homebound with kids during COVID-19.听How can parents best maintain their own emotional well-being and that of their children?
91社区 Education鈥檚 Susanne Lajoie designs and builds interactive, technology-enhanced learning environments in authentic settings that help transform untrained beginners into real-world experts by engaging their emotions and advancing thinking.
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Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
During the past three weeks, you have received a lot of information from 91社区 and from this Faculty with regard to important directives, new protocols, and other COVID-19 safety instructions. Now that we have managed to adapt to remote instruction and learning, working from home, and other major challenges, we would like to invite you to be part of an online dialogue to help rebuild the connections within our community. Presenting the #91社区EdAtHome Challenge:
Why is it important to keep exercising during the isolation period related to COVID-19?
Aaron Fellows, Project Coordinator an鈥嬧�媎 Kinesiology Clinic Supervisor for the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, answers that question for the Quebec Kinesiology Association about exercising online.
91社区 Education's Aaron Fellows, Project Coordinator an鈥嬧�媎 Kinesiology Clinic Supervisor from the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, spoke to Shawn Appel at CBC Radio Noon about fitness at home and adapted fitness for those with limitations.
"You don't have to do the perfect workout," says Fellows. "Start small and fit in accumulated exercise throughout the day to keep you motivated."
Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at 91社区's Faculty of Education, weighs the pros and cons of social media on young people during this moment of crisis. How will this reshape the interactions of future generations?
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Get the help and support you need no matter where you are!
Check out our updated list of available virtual support groups and resources for the Montreal and Quebec regions. From Cultural Communities to Social Movements to Volunteering Opportunities, get the information you need to remain safe and connected.
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Congratulations to our awardees of the first round of the 91社区 Sports Science Fellowships!
These four students are being awarded fellowships to support their research projects outlined below:
Ms. Maxymme Begin (Supervisor Dr. Julie C么t茅): Sex-specific effects of muscle fatigue on knee biomechanical factors related to running injury risk in healthy young adults
Dr. Nancy Heath, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, helps students foster resilience to remain calm and handle stressful situations in this video produced by Phychology Today. She speaks to the power of networking by accessing peer support groups and online resources to help develop vital stress management skills, but warns that some students may be afraid to ask for help in certain situations.
Lara Franko, the Education Career Advisor, is available to answer questions and offer career advising via virtual webinar, phone or email during regular ISA business hours.
Schedule a VIRTUAL appointment by contacting Lara at:
career.education [at] mcgill.ca or calling
514.398.2484
Available weekly, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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Learn tips and tricks for managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in this Globe and Mail article, featuring Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at 91社区's Faculty of Education.
Understanding that you need to accept the things that are beyond your control is the first step.
Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor in 91社区鈥檚 Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, helps us understand how anxiety is a normal response in the face of COVID-19.
Read the full article from the Montreal Gazette here:
91社区 artistic swim team captures 16th national championship under the direction of 91社区 Education's Associate Professor Dr. Lindsay Duncan听(Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education). Duncan, who is Head Coach for the team, credits hard work, endurance, and confidence as key to the success of the team.
Congratulation to Faculty of Education (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) Assistant Professor Dr.
