Career Information for Kinesiology & Physical Education Majors

It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some specific knowledge and transferable skills you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Kinesiology.

 

Specific Knowledge Skills 

Valuable Transferrable Skills

Specific Knowledge Skills 

• Develop and implement programs designed to maximize physical and mental health and wellness
• Knowledge of theories of health and fitness, human anatomy and trends in the field
• Understanding of physical risk assessment, injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of human biomechanics and strategies for maximizing physical potential
• Able to evaluate and modify activities, equipment and environment to ensure optimal usage
• Skilled in organizing, planning and administering activities, programs, groups and events
• Can identify, develop and implement leisure and recreational activities to enhance quality of life
• Able to assess/evaluate individual or community physical/leisure/recreation needs, make recommendations regarding needs and develop individual and community plans

Valuable Transferable Skills

• The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
• The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
• Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
• The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology

Teamwork and Management Skills

• Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of the team by identifying your role in the team and contributing to the team through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others as required
• An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a team/project
• The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks

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Some Career Options for Kinesiology Majors

Athletics Director	Recreation Program Co-ordinator	Biomechanical Engineer
Fitness/Athletic Trainer	Corporate Sports Organizer	Sports Program Co-ordinator
Recreational Therapist	Health Information Co-ordinator	Coach/Assistant Coach
Sports Marketing	Occupational Therapy Assistant	Sports Psychologist
Ergonomics Consultant	Corporate Wellness Manager	Activities Director
Sports Agent/Promoter	Sports Agency Director	Fitness Club Manager
Nutritionist/Dietitian	Outdoor Guide/Instructor	Massage Therapist
Personal/Team Trainer	Sports Official or Administrator	Sports Statistician
Sportscaster/Analyst	Sports Writer/Photographer	Academic Counsellor
Facilities Manager	Event Co-ordinator/Planner	Community Organizer
Equipment Designer	Emergency Medical Technician	Physical Therapist/Assistant
Sports Historian	Orthotics/Prosthetics Designer	League Co-ordinator
Corporate Trainer	Strength/Conditioning Trainer	Recruiter/Scout
Exercise Physiologist	Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	Sports Show Producer
Public Relations	Physical Education Instructor	Park Program Co-ordinator
Entertainment Director	Sports Merchandise Sales	Special Needs Consultant
Movement Analyst	Efficiency Expert	Insurance Underwriter
Corporate Trainer	Seniors Program Co-ordinator	Fundraiser
Adult Educator/Teacher	Student Activity Director	Student Life Co-ordinator
Security Planner	Stunt Person/Co-ordinator	Firefighter
Law Enforcement	Hospitality Co-ordinator	Sports Official
Recreation Planner	Holistic Health Practitioner	Personal Life Coach
Financial Advisor	Human Resources Professional	Resort/Spa Director

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Potential Employers

Wellness Centres/Health Clubs	Universities/Schools	Pro-Sports Organizations
Sports Historical/Hall of Fame	Sports Medicine Clinics	Recreation Facilities
Government SportOrganizations	Television/Radio	City Recreation Programs
Facilities/Stadiums/Arenas	Convention Centres	Sporting Goods Companies
Hospitals/Rehabilitation Clinics	Seniors Communities	Marketing Companies
Minor Sports Organizations	Resorts/Hotels	Community Organizations

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Websites

 

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