Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Laurier Graduate Survey Results (2021)

Respondents from the Laurier Graduate Survey conducted by Career Centre. Graduates were surveyed within 12 months of graduation.

163 Kinesiology Graduates:

• Employed: 50.7%
• Pursuing Further Education: 42.7%
• Looking for Work: 2.7%
• Other: 4.0%

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• occupational therapy assistant
• patient experience coordinator
• physiotherapist assistant
• recruitment consultant
• sports program coordinator
• student athletic trainer

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Doctor: Chiropractic, Medicine, Osteopathy.
• Master’s degree: Gerontology, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Vision Science.
• College program: Marketing Management, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant, Recreation Therapy, Sport and Event Marketing.
• Bachelor’s degree: Education, Medical Radiation Science, Nursing.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• chiropractor
• health promotion coordinator
• kinesiologist
• occupational therapist
• physiotherapist
• teacher

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

At Laurier, develop these competencies through both curricular and co-curricular opportunities to help you achieve your goals for the future.

Functional Knowledge

• Develop and implement programs designed to maximize physical and mental health, and wellness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of theories of health and fitness, human anatomy and trends in Kinesiology.
• Understand physical risk assessment, injury prevention and rehabilitation.
• Display knowledge of human biomechanics and strategies for maximizing physical potential.
• Evaluate and modify activities, equipment and environment to ensure optimal usage.
• Identify, develop and implement leisure and recreational activities to enhance quality of life.
• Examine issues through multiple lenses and integrated perspectives.
• Discover how information is sourced, valued and used in creating new knowledge.

Collaboration and Teamwork 

• Organize, plan and administer activities, programs, groups and events.
• Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
• Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication 

• Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
• Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 

• Assess the physical, leisure and recreational needs of communities and individuals, make recommendations and develop individual and community plans for improvement.
• Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
• Learn, understand and critically interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
• Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
• Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.