Kinesiology
Kinesiology is the study of the human body and how it moves. This involves how each different part in the body performs a function differently. Kinesiology uses gentle muscle-monitoring techniques to access the subconscious mind and gain accurate information about your current issues and what is needed to help your body, mind and spirit to restore balance
What do kinesiologist do?
Kinesiologists identify and examine how the human body moves and how it can function better. They can work in a wide variety of settings everywhere from the sidelines at a sports arena to a research laboratory
Education requirements to become a Kinesiologist
To become a kinesiologist, you need either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field, such as Human Kinetics, Exercise Science, or Exercise Physiology.
Kinesiologists with a bachelor's degree work in roles that apply knowledge of human movement, such as those involving the development and implementation of exercise plans. Kinesiologists with a bachelor’s degree may however, be more limited in their employment options versus those with a master’s degree or higher, as a graduate degree may allow kinesiologists to be employed as lecturers and senior-level researchers in the field of kinesiology and exercise science, in addition to being qualified for jobs in applied kinesiology.
Kinesiologists with a graduate degree may also qualify for a higher level of pay in comparison to kinesiologists with a bachelor’s degree.
Kinesiology is the study of the human body and how it moves. This involves how each different part in the body performs a function differently. Kinesiology uses gentle muscle-monitoring techniques to access the subconscious mind and gain accurate information about your current issues and what is needed to help your body, mind and spirit to restore balance
What do kinesiologist do?
Kinesiologists identify and examine how the human body moves and how it can function better. They can work in a wide variety of settings everywhere from the sidelines at a sports arena to a research laboratory
Education requirements to become a Kinesiologist
To become a kinesiologist, you need either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field, such as Human Kinetics, Exercise Science, or Exercise Physiology.
Kinesiologists with a bachelor's degree work in roles that apply knowledge of human movement, such as those involving the development and implementation of exercise plans. Kinesiologists with a bachelor’s degree may however, be more limited in their employment options versus those with a master’s degree or higher, as a graduate degree may allow kinesiologists to be employed as lecturers and senior-level researchers in the field of kinesiology and exercise science, in addition to being qualified for jobs in applied kinesiology.
Kinesiologists with a graduate degree may also qualify for a higher level of pay in comparison to kinesiologists with a bachelor’s degree.
University recommendations: Queens University
Costs of Kinesiology/Physical & Health Education:
Salary:
Working conditions:
- English 4U
- Advanced Functions 4U
- Biology 4U
- plus two of: Calculus and Vectors 4U
- Chemistry 4U or Physics 4U
- Exercise Science is strongly recommended
Costs of Kinesiology/Physical & Health Education:
- Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents: $5,706
- International Students $CAD+: $22,249
- Student Fees: $1003
- Books and Supplies: $1,700
Salary:
- Median— $56,980 annually
Working conditions:
- Work Setting: Kinesiologists can work in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including offices, laboratories, recreation facilities, hospitals, schools and residential facilities.
- Work Schedule: The work schedule of kinesiologists can vary based on the responsibilities of their job. Some kinesiologists may work normal weekday hours, while others may work a variety of hours, including evening and weekend hours (such as many personal trainers)
- Work Conditions: The work of applied kinesiologists can be physically challenging and involve lifting heavy weighted objects, in order to demonstrate and assist with exercise techniques. The work of kinesiologists in the fields of research, education and program management may involve long hours of computer analyses, collecting data and monitoring exercise programs.
Your duties as a kinesiologist
Statistics:
The BSCH KINE curriculum gives students a strong foundation in the fields of applied exercise science - biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology and physical activity epidemiology.
95.9% of students were employed within 2 years after graduating.
63% of students indicated that they have been accepted in to a professional degree program for next year with the highest numbers in graduate studies and physical therapy programs.
Other professional/graduate programs include:
- Help individuals cope with physical injuries
- Work to manage, rehabilitate, and prevent disorders that impede movement
- Apply various healing techniques in order to alleviate muscle ailments
- Monitor patients while they go through an exercise intervention program to ensure the program produces the desired effects
- May study the physiological requirements of exercise and health outcomes
- May study the biomechanics of human movement
- May study factors that affect commitment to fitness and rehabilitation programs
- Demonstrate proper muscle movement in order to prevent injuries
- May work in a corporate setting to promote ergonomic workplace body postures and equipment selection
- May work to improve motor learning skills in patients suffering from cerebral palsy, autism, and other motor and neurological problems
Statistics:
The BSCH KINE curriculum gives students a strong foundation in the fields of applied exercise science - biomechanics, ergonomics, exercise physiology and physical activity epidemiology.
95.9% of students were employed within 2 years after graduating.
63% of students indicated that they have been accepted in to a professional degree program for next year with the highest numbers in graduate studies and physical therapy programs.
Other professional/graduate programs include:
- Occupational therapy
- Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology
- Chiropractic
- Medicine
- Business
- Education