kinesiologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Fitness centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
• Record observations
• Review reports from health care professionals to determine patients’ current and potential functioning levels
• Write progress reports
• Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
• Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
• Implement treatment plans
• Analyze the patient during the treatments
• Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
• Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified professional trainer (CPTN-CPT)
• Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability