Education & Career Opportunities in Sport

Faculty of Arts & Science- Kinesiology
Career opportunities

• Athletics administration

• Exercise prescription

• Coaching and athletic training

• Health or wellness industry/program

• Physical or occupational therapy

• Sport nutrition

• Exercise physiology

• Orthopedic assistant

• Activity director

• Outdoor adventure education

• Sports management

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

Exercise Science
Career opportunities

• Business entrepreneur

• Community facilities

• Fitness clubs

• Health/resort spas

• Medical clinics

• Personal fitness care

• Physiotherapy clinics

• Professional corporations

• Recreation groups

• Rehabilitation agencies

• Schools/outreach programs

• Senior centres

• Sport organizations

• Sport teams

Therapeutic Recreation- Gerontology
Career opportunities

• Community-based programs

• Group homes

• Hospital

• Lodges

• Long term care

• Mental health programs

• Rehabilitation programs

• Senior centres

• Supportive living

Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism

This program includes a minor in one of the following areas:

• Community Development

• Sport and Recreation Management

• Tourism and Natural Environments

Career opportunities

• Recreation Therapist

• Recreation Facility Operator

• Event Coordinator

• Director of Provincial Sport Association

• Provincial or Municipal Recreation Coordinator and Sports Administrator

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Adapted Physical Activity
Career opportunities

• Adapted Physical Activity Specialist

• Exercise and Fitness Specialist

• Kinesiologist

• Paralympic Sports Coordinator

• Recreation Facility Operator

• Recreation, Parks and Culture Coordinator

• Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant

Physical Activity and Health
Career opportunities

• Exercise and Fitness Specialist

• Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant

• Kinesiologist

• Personal Trainer

• Recreation Facility Operator

• Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant

Sport Coaching
Career opportunities

• Athletics Coordinator

• Exercise and Fitness Specialist

• Kinesiologist

• Recreation Facility Operator

• Recreation and Sports Administrator

• Sport Coach

• Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant

Sport Performance
Career opportunities

• Biomechanics Technician

• Exercise Therapist

• Exercise and Fitness Specialist

• Kinesiologist

• Recreation Facility Operator

• Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Youth Sport and Physical Activity Research Assistant

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

A specialized science degree with a focus in studying human movement as it relates to the enhancement of human performance, health promotion, and prevention and management of chronic disease.

Career opportunities

• Kinesiologist

• Exercise Therapist

• Certified Exercise Physiologist

• Rehabilitation Specialist

Bachelor of Kinesiology/ Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education

Education - Kinesiology - Elementary
Career opportunities

• Child and Youth Program Coordinator

• Curriculum Consultant

• Elementary School Teacher

• Health Promotion Assistant

• Teacher

• Youth Sports Coordinator

Bachelor of Kinesiology/ Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education

Education - Kinesiology - Secondary
Career opportunities

• Curriculum Consultant

• Fitness Programming and Coordination

• High School Teacher

• Hockey Coach

• Recreation and Sports Administrator

• Secondary School Teacher

• Teacher

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Leadership and Coaching
Career opportunities

• Physical education

• Coaching and fitness consultation

• Government/Public: national sport coach, rehabilitation and therapy

• Education/Communication: physical education teacher, community activity leader

• Business: corporate wellness consultant, personal fitness consultant

Mind Sciences in Kinesiology
Career opportunities

• Sport medicine and rehabilitation

• Recreation

• Health and fitness

• Research

Combined Degrees

• Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Commerce in Management

• Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Arts- Dance

• Bachelor of Kinesiology- Pedagogy concentration and Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Mind Sciences
Career opportunities

• Sport medicine and rehabilitation

• Recreation

• Health and fitness

• Research

Biomechanics
Career opportunities

• Coaching

• Recreation

• Health and fitness

• Research

Exercise and Health Physiology
Career opportunities

• Sport medicine and rehabilitation

• Recreation

• Health and fitness

• Research

Kinesiology
Career opportunities

• Coach

• Exercise physiologist

• Athletic therapist

• Fitness specialist

• Consultant

• Researcher

• Adaptive physical activity specialist

• Athletic director

• Recreation coordinator

• Registered kinesiologist

Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant
Career opportunities

• Health regions/hospitals

• Rehabilitation centres

• Continuing care facilities

• Schools

• Community and government health agencies

• Vocational rehabilitation program

Bachelor of Health and Physical Activity

Choose from the following 4 Majors

Athletic Therapy

Career opportunities

• Certified Athletic Therapist

Research opportunities

• Assessment and treatment of injuries

• Epidemiology and injury prevention

• Concussion

• Medical education

Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership
Career opportunities

• Outdoor guide- lead groups of hikers, bikers, fishers, kayakers, skiers or climbers through the great outdoors

• Park warden- you can care for Canada’s parks, assisting visitors and enforcing rules

• Ecotourism program planner- work internationally or locally on sustainable tourism initiatives. Plan programs, develop marketing plans or consult on sustainable operations for tourism agencies.

Physical Literacy
Career opportunities

• Physical literacy coordinator

• Health educator

• Sport consultant

• Personal fitness trainer

• Program Director

• Physio/occupational therapist *

• Entrepreneur/business owner

• Health data scientist

• Health policy

• K-12 teacher *

*additional education, experience and/or training required

Sport and Recreation Management
Career opportunities

• Director of community relations- promote teams and players throughout the community

• Athletic services coordinator- be responsible for athletes’ training, travel and long-term development

• Executive director- take a leadership role in the overall operations of a sports and recreation company

• Marketing manager- use your detailed understanding of a company to create and implement a marketing strategy that will help move the organization forward

Research Opportunities

• Olympic bids

• Sport and recreation community program impact

• Marketing strategies within sport and recreation

Health and Medical Programs

Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles
Career opportunities

• Nutritional consultant

• Nutritionist

• Health coach

• Registered dietician *

• Food scientist

*Additional education required

Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Career opportunities

• Physical and occupational therapy assistant

• Rehabilitation therapy assistant