What Can Kinesiology Grads Do?
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McMaster's well-rounded Kinesiology graduates secure a variety of challenging careers, and are well-prepared for:
Certification
- Regisered Kinesiologist - College of Kinesiologists Ontario
- Professional Certification - CSEP Certifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist - CSCS Certification
Professional Degree Program
Continue in professional degree programs including:
Masters and Doctoral Degrees
As well, many continue their studies at the masters and doctoral levels in:
- Integrative Physiology
- Mechanics and Control of Movement
- Neuroscience and Behaviour
- And many other fields of research
A wide variety of challenging careers...
A province-wide survey of university graduates two years after graduation reported an employment rate for those with McMaster Kinesiology degrees of 98%. Employers are keen to hire kinesiology graduates. We recently surveyed our graduates and found that they are employed in a wide variety of challenging careers, including but not limited to:
- Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant
- Ergonomics Consultant
- Kinesiologist in hospital and physiotherapy clinic
- Director of a Wellness Clinic
- Benefits Claims Adjuster
- University Student Advisor
- Massage Therapist
- Director of Programming for the YWCA
- Cardiovascular Surgical Equipment Sales Representative.
