Services Provided by Kinesiologists Resources Kin as a Career Regulation Kinesiology Links Upcoming Events FAQs Become a Member Recently Published Archived Publications Kinadian Newsletters Annual Reports Brochures and Posters Media Releases CKA Members in the News Services Provided by Kinesiologists   Resources   Kin as a Career   Regulation   Provincial Associations / Groups   Kinesiology Links   Upcoming Events   Kinesiology as a Career  Rehabilitation This is an employment area that has grown tremendously in recent years for Kinesiologists as new ways of assessing and treating injuries have increasingly included patient education and active exercise therapy. In many provinces, both auto insurance and worker related agencies have endorsed active rehabilitation programs . Those led by multi-disciplined teams often consisting of a Physiotherapist, Kinesiologist, and an Occupational Therapist or a Physician. Kinesiologists work directly with patients one-to-one or in small groups, primarily educating them regarding anatomy, physiology and body mechanics, as well as designing and monitoring their specific exercise therapy. Typical employers are Physiotherapy/Medical clinics, WCB and private sector rehabilitation centers.  Ergonomics and Human Factors Professionals in this area are involved in analyzing employees in their work environments. They look at the workspaces, practices, tools and demands of a job so as to improve worker health and productivity. Kinesiologists with ergonomics training take a " whole body" systems approach to studying these challenges and are often involved in determining ways of reducing or eliminating repetitive strain or overuse injuries. Ergonomists are also involved in the design of new workplaces, equipment and processes with an eye to preventing poor worker/ machine interface. Alternatively they might have to examine areas where there are known problems and identify potential solutions. Many Ergonomists work for large industries, where assembly line type processes or repetitive movement arecommon (ex. sawmills, telecommunication equipment construction and use, automobile plants, etc.). Others work as consultants, providing analyses, education and solutions on a contract basis to various industries. Fitness and Health Promotion  The area of Fitness and Health promotion was historically the cornerstone for employment for Kinesiologists in Canada. The fitness boom of the 1970's and 1980's has leveled off. In the 1990's, this approach has expanded to include more of a holistic or health promotion orientation that focused professionals working in this area now tend to be very "lifestyle" oriented and deal with issues affecting the whole person such as stress, diet and environmental factors. Exercise and education remain key tools for this group of professionals who encourage their clients to take increased responsibility for their own health through informed, healthy lifestyle choices. Many jobs in this area may be found within large corporations such as crown or private agencies for telephone or hydro services , and Government Ministries. With outside consulting companies who contract to individuals and companies for personal and corporate fitness. Many professionals also work in private clubs.  Biomedical Biomedical related careers include working in research laboratories, medical equipment supply and consulting, pharmaceuticals, orthotics and prosthetics industries. Kinesiologists in these positions utilize their substantial knowledge of human structure and function, physiology, and biochemistry as well as their laboratory skills to deal with other professionals and clients in the biomedical field. Jobs here continue to emerge and tend to combine a mix of basic kinesiology with research and/or business skills. Typical employers include pharmaceutical and medical supply companies, sports medicine outlets and orthotics and prosthetic businesses.  Research Some Kinesiology graduates continue their education in graduate schools, pursuing Masters and Doctorate degrees in their area of interest.