Sheridan’s Clinical Kinesiology
Ontario Graduate Certificate – 1 year
Davis Campus, Brampton
Program begins May 2025
Applications accepted until positions filled
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 problem-based curriculum specifically designed for clinical professionals.
Challenge the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within the program!
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
Courses
Some of the courses you can expect to take in your program:
- Kinesiology Professional Practice
- Principles of Kinesiology
- Advanced Physical Assessment
- Kinesiology Integrative Practice
- Kinesiology Business/Entrepreneurship
- Field Placement
Admission requirements
Program eligibility
- Postsecondary 4-year Honours Baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Physical Education or a related field with a minimum GPA of 65%
Applicant selection
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
English language proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
Refer to the website for full admission requirements
For more information, please contact Dr. Tanya Holloway, Program Coordinator, Clinical Kinesiology at tanya.holloway@sheridancollege.ca