Kinesiologist
Learn about this occupation – including typical duties, education required, salary and job outlook information, job boards and more.
Kinesiologists study the factors that influence human movement and look for ways to improve health outcomes and the efficiency or performance of the human body at work, in sport and in daily life. (alis)
Occupational profile
Find detailed information about the occupation, including typical duties and working conditions, in the links below:
- National Occupational Classification (NOC) - Canadian occupational descriptions
- OCCinfo by alis - Alberta-based occupational information
- O*NET Online - U.S. resource for occupational descriptions and information
- What can a Kinesiologist do in Canada? - Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
Careers in Kinesiology - American Kinesiology Association - Sokanu: Kinesiologist - occupational information and videos
- Kinesiotherapist - career profile from Explore Health Careers.org
Education
U of M Academic Calendar
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Faculty and Department Homepages
Visit U of M's faculty and department homepage to learn about program application deadlines and processes, as well as additional in-house resources and opportunities.
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management homepage
- Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute
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Labour market information
Labour market information informs users of supply and demand for specific occupations and sectors. It includes such things as salary and job outlook information. These resources support informed career decision making and job search efforts.
Resources
- Trend Analysis - Job Market Reports (Winnipeg region) - Gov. of Canada Job Bank
- Occupational Outlook Handbook - Job outlook for the U.S.
- OpportuNext - salary range and job growth prospects - Manitoba
Professional Associations
Professional associations may organize events and provide directories, job postings, career and labour market information. Student membership opportunities may also be available: engage, learn and network!
- Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
- Manitoba Kinesiologists Association
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
- Manitoba Fitness Council
- Canadian Society for Biomechanics
- American Kinesiology Association (U.S)
- American Kinesiotherapy Association (U.S)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (U.S)
- International Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Directories, Industry Associations, and Sector Councils
These resources provide industry news, labour market information and a list of potential employers. Remember, there are usually multiple industries worth exploring. house resources and opportunities.
- Association of Sport Performance Centres
- Manitoba Regional Health Authorities - Government of Manitoba
- Canadian Council of University Physical Education and Kinesiology Administrators(CCUPEKA)
- The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)
Job Boards
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Other links
These external resources may provide you with additional information about the occupation and opportunities to build experience.
- Position Statement: The Role of Kinesiologists and the Promotion of Physical Activity and Exercise in the Canadian Health Care System - CCUPEKA
- Science Careers magazine - articles, news and profiles (North America)
- Article: How a sneaker geek landed his dream job one step at a time
- Article: Careers in Exercise and Sports Science: From Athletic Performance to Disease Prevention
- Article: Sports engineers propel athletes to the top - Maclean's magazine
- Article: Forensic kinesiology still seeking better recognition in courts - The Globe & Mail