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Kinesiologist
Kinesiologists study human structure and functions.
They perform
- functional assessments on people who have suffered injuries
- plan rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
- conduct site visits and evaluations
Kinesiologists can specialise in several different fields such as:
- Biomedical (conducting research in laboratories, consulting on and supplying medical equipment, orthotics and prosthetics and pharmaceutical requirements)
- Ergonomics (designing and analysing an employee’s work environment and job function in order to improve their overall productivity and well-being and to reduce overuse or unnecessary physical strain on injuries)
- Exercise Therapist (working and consulting with other health professionals such as chiropractors, occupational therapists, ad physical therapists conducting fitness evaluations, planning exercise programs and supplying health education)
- Rehabilitation/ Disability Management (working with an individual patient or small group of patients educating them on physiology, body mechanics and anatomy and designing specific exercise programs and monitoring their progress including planning their return to work)
- Personal Training (working with an individual client overseeing their personal training, exercise and health program)
- Fitness and Health (promoting and analysing dietary requirements, exercise programs, stress factors and lifestyle choices)
- Athletic/ Physical Education Therapy (conducting fitness assessments, caring for sport injuries, evaluating and selecting sport equipment to be used and warm-up and training programs.
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Career Snapshot Kinesiologist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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