Clinical Kinesiology
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Brampton |
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| Type | Graduate Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 3 field placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | PCKNS |
| Tuition fee | CA$17,722 per program The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,000), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Get experience applying kinesiology skills in a clinical environment.
More than 700 hours of practical experience
It takes more than lectures and textbooks to prepare you to work with real-life clients. Apply knowledge acquired from your kinesiology degree in a clinical environment through a blend of problem-based learning and supervised placements. When you graduate, you’ll be armed with 728 hours of hands-on experience — more than you’ll get in any other kinesiology program in Ontario.
Position yourself and your clients for success
Every client is different, presenting unique challenges that require unique solutions. Learn how to plan, implement and evaluate programs that are customized to meet their complex needs, grounded in coaching and communication strategies that build confidence and keep them motivated. You’ll also develop the skills needed to run your own clinic in a sustainable, ethical and professional manner.
Be supported by exercise science experts
Professors in this program also teach in Sheridan’s kinesiology degree and have real-world experience working with clients in many capacities — including clinical exercise rehab, chronic disease prevention and management, injury rehab, high performance, and strength and conditioning. They will closely guide you through a problem-based curriculum specifically designed for clinical professionals.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of Sheridan’s Clinical Kinesiology graduate certificate program, you’ll be job-ready to apply your kinesiology expertise in a variety of hands-on roles.
Potential career opportunities include:
- Kinesiologist
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
- Exercise Therapist
- Chronic Disease Management Specialist
- High-Performance Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Exercise Scientist
- Fitness Specialist