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KNES 441/443/445 – PRACTICUM COURSE

Practicum Position Title: Clinical Kinesiologist

# of Positions Available: 5 (one per location)

Industry/Company Description: Centric Health Corp. (formerly LifeMark Health) is one of Canada’s largest providers of physiotherapy, rehabilitation and occupational health services. We are a 100% Canadian owned health care services company with facilities across the country. From Victoria to Halifax, Centric Health has over 80 locations.

Centric Health is comprised of over 600 clinicians, associated providers, and clinical support staff including physicians (orthopedic surgeons and other specialists), physiotherapists, occupational therapists, kinesiologists, athletic therapists, chiropractors, psychologists, exercise physiologists, massage therapists and physiotherapy assistants.

Terms Available : Fall, winter and spring terms.

Required Hours: 60-72 hours per term. 5-6 hours/week during fall and winter; 10-12 hours/week during spring term

Specified Schedule: To be determined (Mon-Fri b/w the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm)

Project Duties/Responsibilities:Note: Some of the duties mentioned below are specific to particular clinics. Please discuss your own interests and career goals during interview process.

  • Act as a member of an interdisciplinary assessment & treatment team with a physical therapist and occupational therapist and possibly a psychologist, neuropsychologist, physician or vocational specialist.
  • Develop and oversee functional/fitness/work simulation programs for individuals who have experienced work related injuries.
  • Assist in the functional, work site and vocational assessments as necessary.
  • Assist primary therapist who is responsible for creating and sending reports to referral sources, perform regular file charting, regular referral source communication and data collection completion.
  • Attend weekly client update sessions with your team, participate in case conferences with referral sources, attend micro meetings with clients and assist in teaching classes as necessary (students should attend at least one meeting throughout the term).

Required Student Qualifications:

  • KNES 375 – Tests and Measurements in Kinesiology required
  • KNES 479 – Advanced Fitness Appraisal and Exercise Prescription an asset
  • Solid knowledge and recall of anatomy/physiology
  • Working toward eventual CEP (Certified Exercise Physiology) designation after graduation

On-Site Supervisors: Please contact directly for an interview (see application procedures at

Location / Location Website/Focus / Onsite Supervisor/Contact info
Lifemark NE - 2121 - 29th Street NE / / Mike Hurd -
Crowchild Twin Arena (Springhill Sport Physiotherapy)
185 Scenics Acres Dr. NW / / Tyler Boake –
Springborough Professional Centre –
221-30 Springborough Blvd SW / / FabricioNucci –
Talisman Centre - 2225 Macleod Trail South / / Evan Wasylyniuk –
Father David Bauer – 2424 University Drive NW / / Kurt Vogel -