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Abbotsford, British Columbia · AbbotsfordThe world of high-performance sports can push an athlete to the limit, both physically and mentally. But when do the costs outweigh the benefits? When does participation do more harm than good? A research project led by UFV kinesiology student Meigan Picard examined those questions through the lens of competitive ballet culture. Her paper suggests women ballet dancers are at higher risk for body dysmorphia, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsiv…Read Article
UFV student studies the dark side of competitive ballet culture
Chilliwack · ChilliwackFinding Resolution sits in the lobby of the Trades & Technology Centre on the UFV Chilliwack campus. In the right hands, a welding torch is just as useful as a paint brush in creating beautiful art, and proof of that now sits just inside the front door of the UFV Trades and Technology Centre on the Chilliwack campus. A group of Grade 11-12 students from the Chilliwack School District enrolled in a dual-credit welding foundations course at UFV a…Read Article
