kinesiology

Wh at can I do with my studies in What KINESIOLOGY? The information in this handout will provide you with ideas as to some typical careers/jobs that are associated with your degree, along with alternative careers careers that may not be as directly related to what you have studied. This by no means implies that these jobs are the only options you have. These careers are just samples of what you can do if you have the appropriate skills and experience.

I can can look for for work n ow with my B.Sc. B.Sc. in Kinesiology. Kinesiology. Dependin g on my in terests and exper ience, possible job titl titles es include: Kinesiologist #4167

Recreational Counsellor #4167

Sports Analyst #4167

Rehabilitation Specialist

Exercise Physiologist #4167

Coach #5252

Sports Program Supervisor

Sales Specialist in the Sport Equipment Industry

Aquatics Program Coordinator #4167

Fitness Instructor #5254

Instructor in Recreation & Sport

Ergonomist #4161

Personal Trainer #4167

Professional Head Coach #4167

Special Education Assistant

Manager/Administrator of  After School Sports Programs

Sports Counsellor #4167

Summer Camp Manager/ Administrator

Geriatric Recreational and Leisure Activities Coordinator #4167

I can can look for for work n ow outside my area area of study study.. Dependin g on my interests and ex perience, possible job titles tit les include:

Business

Management Consultant #1122

Multicultural Consultant

Marketing Representative

Recruiter #1223

Public Relations Consultant #5124

Investment Advisor #1112

Academic Advisor #4143

Educator / Trainer #4131

Research Assistant #4122/4164

Scientific Illustrator #5241

Alumni Relations Offi  cer

Foreign Student Advisor

Sales Person

Education

Recreation Director #0513

Communications

Writer #5121

Editor #5122

Reporter #5123

Journalist #5123

Broadcaster #5231

Web Developer/Producer

Technical Writer #5121

Laboratory Assistant #3212

Administrative Assistant #1411

Community Relations Of ficer

Data Management Administrator

Choreographer #5131

Dancer #5134

Publisher #0016

Other

With additional education/training or exper ience, I can becom e: Exercise Therapist #4167

Nutritionist #3132

Occupational Therapist #3143

Public Health Director #0411

Physical Therapist #3142

Research Director #4161

Sports Medicine Physician #3111

Medical Doctor #3112

Policy Analyst #4161

Military Instructor

Health Educator #0311

City Administrator #0012

Manager in Social, Community & Correctional Services

College Instructor

University Professor #4121

Health & Social Policy Developer

Program Administrator

For career descriptions, profiles and job outlooks visit the National Occupational Classification Website (http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml), Job Futures (www.jobfutures.ca), and Career Cruising (www.careercruising.com, username & password available by contacting CAPS)

If you wish to explore your interests, identify your goals, and discover how to make the most of your education, we encourage you to sign up for the P.A.C.E. program (Program for the Advancement of Career Exploration). For more information visit http://www.caps.mcgill.ca/programs/pace/ Feel free to come by the CAPS of fice to make an appointment with a career advisor to discuss your career options and job search strategies.

Employers Educational Institutions

Rehabilitation Services

Government

Health & Fitness Clubs

Health Services

Laboratories

Medical Schools

Research & Development

Scientific Journals

Sports & Athletics Programs

Skills of Kinesiology Majors • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ability to make decisions Ability to understand and work with complex scientific data Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Critical thinking and analytical skills Laboratory experience Listening skills Problem solving Project management Quantitative skills Social & interpersonal skills Specialized subject knowledge Teaching aptitude Thorough knowledge of the functions of the human body Verbal and written communication skills

Profession al Associations • • • • • • • • • •

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (www.cka.ca) Fédération des Kinésiologues du Québec (www.kinesiologue.com) The Kinesiology Network (www.kinesiology.net) The Ontario Kinesiology Association (www.oka.on.ca) The American Physiological Society (www.the-aps.org/careers/index.htm) The Physiological Society (www.physoc.org) Canadian Physiotherapy Association National Office ( www.physiotherapy.ca) The Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics in Physiology and Medicine (www.cnd.mcgill.ca) The Canadian Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology (SCAPPS) (www.scapps.org) The Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (www.athletictherapy.org)

McGill University Career & Placement Service

www.caps.mcgill.ca