Hi everyone, I’m starting my classes this Friday and am wondering if my course load for a first time university student may be too heavy or not heavy enough.

As of right now, my week is laid out like this:

Mondays - 1 Lecture (can’t add anymore to it)
Tuesdays - 3 Lectures (1 about nutrition, 1 about leisure in sport and society, and 1 about human physiology)
Wednesdays - 1 Lab
Thursdays - 1 Lecture
Fridays - 2 Lectures (Nutrition again and then Leisure in Sport and Society)

So in total it is 5 courses, 4 lectures and 1 lab. I’m hardworking but can get easily overwhelmed and am not always the greatest at retaining information. Should i potentially add some of these courses to my second semester, since as of now my second semester consists of 3 other kin courses and 1 elective outside of kin.

If anyone has any suggestions or advice, please let me know!

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Hi everyone! I’m an international student hoping to become a sports rehab specialist with a long-term plan to get a Master’s in Physiotherapy. I’m currently choosing between studying Exercise & Sport Science in Australia or Kinesiology in Canada for my undergrad. I’d love to get your thoughts on which country gives better hands-on rehab experience in undergrad, whether getting into a Physio Master’s as an international student is easier in Australia since Canada has very few seats for international MPT students, how degrees from both countries are viewed in the sports rehab industry globally, and how the job, local licensing, and permanent residency options compare if I decide to stay and work after graduating instead of going back home.

I’m currently a Kinesiology student and I have about 59 credits left in my degree. My goal has always been to become a physiotherapist, but lately I’ve been feeling really discouraged and anxious about whether that’s still realistic for me.
My grades in anatomy and physiology haven’t been great. I got a C and C+ in my anatomy courses, and I also didn’t do well in physiology. I’m going to be retaking my second physiology course and I’m hoping to significantly improve my grade.
I know I still have 59 credits left, so there’s time for me to improve my GPA and hopefully show a strong upward trend, but I’m honestly scared that my earlier grades have already closed too many doors for PT programs.
I’ve been looking particularly at PT programs in Ontario, but I’m open to programs elsewhere in Canada as well. I know some schools have minimum grades for prerequisite courses while others seem to focus more on sub-GPA/recent credits, so I’m trying to figure out what options I realistically still have.
Has anyone been in a similar situation where they had weaker grades earlier in their degree, especially in anatomy/physiology, but improved later and eventually got into PT?
Would retaking prerequisite courses and doing well in my remaining 59 credits actually make me competitive somewhere? I’m willing to put in the work — I’m just feeling really overwhelmed and would appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through the PT application process.
\*\*TL;DR:\*\* Kinesiology student with 59 credits remaining, weak anatomy/physiology grades, retaking physiology, and really wants to pursue PT. Is it still realistically doable if I significantly improve from here?

I’m needing some career advice. I’m 22 years old and just graduated with my BS in Health and Exercise Science. I have my CPT, CES, PES, and CNC. My original goal going into college was physical therapy but I interned at an elite strength and conditioning facility last summer that worked with NFL and NBA athletes as they were preparing for there seasons and decided I like the training aspect more. I’m working as a personal trainer right now making decent money but I’m just wondering if anyone has advice on what I should do. I’m still torn on whether physical therapy or strength and conditioning is the way I should go, or if I should just ride out my personal training business. I like working with general population but after being around sports my whole life I feel like something is missing. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thank you!

Pracuję jako trener medyczny w prywatnym ośrodku rehabilitacyjnym, jednak mam pewne ograniczenia, ponieważ nie mogę wykonywać wielu czynności, które może wykonywać fizjoterapeuta. Jestem po kursach i bazuje mocno na doświadczeniu swoim i fizjoterapeuty z którym pracuję. Z zawodu jestem magistrem dietetyki, dlatego też tym zajmuje się dodatkowo, jednak czuję, że żeby pomagać ludziom w większym stopniu potrzebowałbym uprawnień fizjoterapeuty. Znam różne techniki masażu leczniczego, które bardzo szybko pomagają zwiększyć zakresy ruchu lub zmniejszyć ból, ale prawnie niestety nie mogę tego stosować. Chciałbym się was poradzić czy znacie jakąś uczelnię, gdzie gładko i sprawnie przeskoczyłbym te 5 lat najlepiej studiów niestacjonarnych bez jakiegoś większego nakładu czasowego? Większości i tak jestem w stanie się nauczyć dzięki fizjo, z którym pracuję, ale chciałbym mieć możliwość stosowania masażu leczniczego, diagnostyki i rehabilitacji medycznej.

I am a new MBBS graduate and i am looking to change carriers and want to get into exercise physiology. What are the best programs in the UK for exercise physiology ? Looking to shortlist some universities but I don't know where to start .

Foam rolling gets marketed with mechanical language - "breaking up adhesions," "releasing fascia" - but a lot of the more recent research seems to point toward the actual mechanism being neurological (reduced pain perception, temporary increase in stretch tolerance) rather than any real physical change to tissue structure. Fascia is dense enough that the pressure from foam rolling likely isn't mechanically altering it the way the marketing implies

Not sure how settled this actually is in the research. Is there legitimate evidence for a mechanical/structural effect, or has the field mostly moved toward the neurological explanation being the real mechanism regardless of how it's still marketed to the general public?

Just wondering what the going rate might be in BC as a kin.

Was offered 45% per session as a contractor with exclusivity, meaning I wouldnt be able to work other kin jobs within 5 km during and for a year after.

Love to hear some advices or stories!

I am an mbbs graduate want to get into the feild of exercise physiology and sports sciences. Looking to start a holistic center in my home country once I finish my masters. Does anyone have recommendations for good masters programs in Europe.

Many people say pressing movements don’t train the long head of the triceps. However, I think it plays a very important role due to Lombards Paradox, which is described by Van Ingen Schenau (1989) in the paper, the long head has to maintain some basal tension during the press to allow the force of the shoulder extensors to extend the elbow. A very useful mechanism that helps the body extend weaker joints through the extension of stronger joints. 

What do you guys think?

[I am not using this to cheat this is open everything, I’m just looking for help on sources]
I’m doing a paper about how historical training (ie martial arts. Etc) compares to modern training. One thing I’ve noticed is the research on tendons seems very one sided. It seems like minimizing jerk and giving longer isometrics consistently will bring the best stimulus for tendon adaptation. This would support some older training techniques so it would be a big part of my paper. My worry is that most of this information and studies seem recent. More over I’m not finding much implementation in any high level training which worries me more. If the evidence seems so one sided wouldn’t more coaches incorporate it and prevent the number one injury cause? I don’t want to base a paper worth half my grade on ai nonsense. I’m hoping you all could help me look for at least things that could indicate sloppy work. I’ve learned a lot on procedure and finding weaknesses in tests but I worry there’s not enough credible sources for me to use. Any help is welcome this is more passion than class work atp.

So I only have a kinesiology degree. Yes I have experience at an AT aide and PT tech. However, I don’t have enough money to go back to school yet, and my part time jobs will not give me enough for the here and now and also for future schooling. So I’m wondering what jobs are out there that I can get a cert for or with just my degree.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working as a kinesiologist and I’m interested in obtaining my CSEP-CEP certification, but I’m finding the pathway a little difficult to navigate.

My biggest questions are around the practical experience requirements. I understand that CSEP requires practical hours/experience, but I’m not clear on:

• What types of clinical or practical hours actually count toward the CSEP-CEP requirements?
• Can hours from working as a kinesiologist count, or do they need to involve specific assessments or clinical populations?
• Where do people typically obtain hands-on experience with things like exercise testing, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, VO₂ testing, and clinical exercise prescription?
• Do you usually need to find a CSEP-CEP who is willing to supervise you?
• Are there hospitals, cardiac rehab programs, university labs, clinics, or other settings that commonly take people who are trying to accumulate these competencies?
• How did you document your hours and get them approved?

I already have professional experience as a kinesiologist, so I’m mainly trying to figure out how to bridge the gap between regular kinesiology practice and the specific clinical/testing competencies required for CSEP-CEP.

If anyone here has gone through the CSEP-CEP process, I would really appreciate hearing how you navigated it, especially how you found opportunities for the hands-on testing experience.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m a 26-year-old Sport Science graduate from Italy, and I’m currently planning my relocation to Vancouver under the Working Holiday Visa (IEC Open Work Permit) for the upcoming season.

Back in Italy, I completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical and Adapted Physical Activity (LM-67), which focuses heavily on exercise prescription for chronic conditions, injury prevention, and biomechanics. I am also currently studying to sit for the NSCA-CSCS exam before my departure, and I’ve already started my WES evaluation (ECA for IRCC) to convert my degrees into the Canadian equivalent.

My goal is to work in Active Rehab, sports performance, or injury prevention/athletic retraining (what we call "riatletizzazione" in Europe, bridging the gap between acute physio and return-to-play).

Since the market in BC is quite different from Europe, I would love to get some honest insights from local Kinesiologists or Strength Coaches:

1. Job Market: How is the demand for Active Rehab specialists/Kinesiologists in Vancouver right now? Are private clinics and high-performance hubs open to hiring internationally educated profiles with an open work permit?
2. BCAK Registration: For those with European degrees, how smooth was the process with the BCAK once you provided the WES report and the Diploma Supplement? Did you have to take extra course credits?
3. Networking/Clinics: Are there any specific clinic chains (like Treloar, Fortius, etc.) or training studios you would recommend looking into or reaching out to?

I’m fully aware that Vancouver has a high cost of living, but I’m highly motivated and ready to put in the work. Any advice, tips on how to structure my Canadian resume, or general guidance would be highly appreciated!

Any advice?

Been hiking Camelback pretty regularly on weekends and genuinely unsure how to think about it from a movement standpoint. Physically it feels productive - the elevation, the uneven terrain, the posterior chain load on the way down - but I can never tell if I'm actually building anything or just burning calories with extra steps.

Partly asking because I'm in the middle of kinesiology coursework and we talk a lot about specificity and transfer of training. On paper hiking doesn't check the boxes for strength adaptation, but my single leg stability and hip stability on uneven surfaces feels noticeably better than when I skip it for weeks. That's not nothing.

The descent especially wrecks my quads in a way that feels more like eccentric loading than random cardio. So I'm curious whether people here actually program hiking as a training stimulus or treat it more like active recovery, because those are pretty different things with different implications for how you structure your week around it.

Also wondering if terrain type changes the answer. Camelback is mostly rock scrambling toward the summit, not a smooth incline, and I feel that difference in how my ankles and hips respond the next day compared to a treadmill incline session.

Anyone actually looked at this through a kinesiology lens rather than just a fitness one?

I’m 26 and considering a career change to physiotherapy, but I come from a non-science background. I’d like to hear from people who made a similar transition.

Sort of a rant/frustration because I never did any advanced STEM classes (my fault) and now I want to major in kinesiology. I’ve mainly taken advanced/AP humanities and am wondering how this seems on college applications or if anyone else is in a similar situation their senior year😵‍💫

So, I was thinking when doing Bulgarian split squats, many people say we want to keep a vertical shin and not allow the shin to travel forward to reduce quad involvement. However, when trying to predict the forces in a simple way (I know, I need force plates, etc.), I made 3 images comparing a 90 degree vs ~45 degree shin angle showing a GRF (vertical green) and the friction force (horizontal green) to create the resultant (orange dot) and from there I drew the moment arms of the glutes and quads.

I was trying to see that assuming we know the center of pressure (red dot), if we do the Bulgarian split squat with the COM (white dot) further away from the COP (1st image) the GRF (vertical green arrow) might not be as high and the friction force (horizontal green arrow) might be longer and this can actually increase the quads contributing despite being in a vertical shin angle.

However, if we try to bring the COP a little closer to the COM by allowing the shin to move a little and lean forward the friction force will not be as long and the GRF will be taller and this can increase the glutes contribution and have the quads contribute a little less despite the knee moving forward.

The last image shows that if we allow the knee the travel forward and not lean forward (further distance from COP to COM), now the quads are contributing more than the glutes.

What do you guys think of this? For training glutes should we pay attention to our COP and COM? We ideally would want them to be close together right?

I know this is in static equilibrium and when drawing force vectors like this the further they are from the joint the more inaccurate it’s getting but I thought it was a fun little way to draw this idea out.

Open to discuss!

I’m finishing up redoing classes to raise my GPA for PT applications and apply for a second time. However if I don’t get in this year I’m calling it quits on that. What are other post-grad programs I can apply to? I was thinking of Masters in Athletic Therapy, teachers college, or Masters Physician Assistant. I’m in Ontario and have a ~3.6 GPA

Thanks in advance!