Dr. Bruce Kidd

Professor

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Biography

Bruce Kidd is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, specializing in the history and political economy of Canadian sport and physical activity. With a robust academic background that includes a Ph.D. in History, he has focused on critical aspects of sport public policy, development, and its interplay with social justice. His extensive work includes research on the Olympic and Paralympic movements and the Commonwealth Games, emphasizing how these global events shape public policies related to sport. Bruce's influence extends beyond academia, having held influential positions as a university ombudsperson, reflecting his commitment to ethics and fairness in education and sports. His contribution to the field has been recognized through various prestigious awards, including the Builder award from the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame and the Distinguished Scholar Award from the International Society for the History of Physical Education and Sport. Additionally, Bruce has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Olympic Historians, highlighting his significant impact on sport history research.

Research Interests

Awards

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Athletics Canada Hall Fame

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Builder

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Distinguished Scholar Award

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Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award

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Sport History Social Justice Award

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology