Improve on your existing credential and learn about the safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehab, and prepare to safely prescribe individualized exercise programs.
This program is directed toward understanding the role and safe application of exercise for health maintenance, improvement and rehabilitation. You will be prepared to become a kinesiology practitioner who can safely prescribe individualized exercise programs to improve or maintain the health, functional capacity and overall well-being of a range of healthy and clinical populations.
Kinesiology is now a regulated health profession in Ontario. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to function as a health professional and to write the competency exam to become a registered kinesiologist. You will take courses and have hands-on learning opportunities that will prepare you to complete theory and practical examinations leading to Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certifications (Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Exercise Physiologist).
Students will have the opportunity to specialize in Health and Wellness or to complete a generalist program.
Students have access to new, modern buildings, libraries and innovative labs including:
Kinesiology Teaching Laboratory
Motor Behaviour and Physical Activity Laboratory
Career opportunities:
Registered kinesiologist
Certified exercise physiologist (CSEP-CEP)
Ergonomics specialist
Fitness and health promotion
Medical equipment supply and consulting
Orthotics and prosthetics (after further study)
Sports management
Strength and conditioning coach