What the posting asks for

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Hours and terms

• Part time

Usually needed for this kind of work

• Kinesiologists require a four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, physical education or human kinetics.
• Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
• Exercise physiologists usually require a four-year bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise sciences or human kinetics.
• Certification for exercise physiologists is available through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
• Athletic therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapyora degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management.
• Certification for athletic therapists is available through the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association.
• 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.

From Canada's occupation guide (OaSIS) for Kinesiologists and exercise therapists (NOC 31204). It describes this kind of work in general, not this employer's ad.

What this work usually involves

• Assess clients to determine their current and potential functioning level and to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation programs
• Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation
• Implement therapeutic programs by employing approaches and techniques such as exercise, sports or other movement therapy
• Instruct clients on techniques to rehabilitate physical injuries or improve physical performance
• Observe, record observations and analyze clients during treatment sessions, write progress reports and consult with other health professionals to evaluate and modify treatment plans as required
• May advise clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment

About the employer

• Region: Lower Mainland–Southwest Region