Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment
Career Overview
This group includes therapists who use techniques such as athletic or recreational therapy to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities.
Duties
Therapists and other professionals in this group perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assess patients and review reports from physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors, teachers and others to decide patients' present and future functioning level
- Prepare individual and group treatment plans either independently or through a mixed team approach
- Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation
- Set up a treatment plan by carrying out therapy sessions using techniques such as athletic or recreational therapy or other movement therapy
- Watch and analyze patients during treatment sessions
- Record findings, write progress reports and consult with other health-care professionals to evaluate treatment plan
- May provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
- May conduct research in their specialty
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,850% Employed Full Time
37%Work generally takes place in a conventional indoor environment.
Work in establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, extended health care facilities, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, industry, educational institutions and sports organizations or they may work in private practice.
Career Pathways
There is no movement between the different occupations in this group.
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Education, Training and Skills
- Kinesiologists require a master's degree in kinesiology, physical education or human kinetics.
- Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
- Sport therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapy, or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management
- Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
- Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
- Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Music Related
- Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Services
- Sports and Fitness Administration/Management
- Kinesiology/Physical Education/Sport
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Teaching others how to do something.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,850Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 0.5% |
| Kootenay | 35 | 1.9% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,260 | 68.1% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 15 | 0.8% |
| Northeast | 15 | 0.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 255 | 13.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 265 | 14.3% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)
620Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.4% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 430 | 1.8% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 100 | 1.6% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 80 | 1.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2023-2033) |
|---|---|
| Health Care And Social Assistance | 530 |
| Information, Culture And Recreation | 60 |
| Educational Services | 10 |
| Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services | 0 |
| Finance, Insurance And Real Estate | 0 |
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