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SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGYGraduate ProgramsGraduate Diplomain ProfesionalKinesiologylakeheadu.ca/kinesiology1
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL KINESIOLOGYONE-YEAR, STUDY FROM ANYWHEREThe Graduate Diploma in ProfessionalKinesiology provides professional training andclinical skill upgrading for current and futurepractitioners of Kinesiology. Individuals willgain advanced theoretical knowledge andpractical experience to help prepare themto work within the scope of practice of aKinesiologist.The diploma program is offered over a12-month time frame commencing inSeptember. Students enroll on a full-timebasis and complete course work as required.The program includes four online coursesthat run consecutively, and four 5-day on-sitepractical courses.This combination of online and on-sitecourses gives students the option to live inThunder Bay or to live in an alternate locationand attend the Thunder Bay campus tocomplete the practical courses. Bi-weeklyGrand Rounds compliment the onlinelearning modules and can be attendedvirtually. These sessions offer students theopportunity to study from a distance andstill engage with professors and peers. Theformat of course delivery may also allowstudents to maintain employment whilecompleting their studies. The program alsoincludes a 200-hour practicum placementthat may occur within the province, thecountry, or internationally provided a suitablesetting is identified with an appropriatesupervisor.“The graduate program gave me many tools to assess, treatand design appropriate programs for my clients. It also gaveme the confidence I needed to work in the field of injuryrehabilitation with the complex cases I see each day.”Emily Denhem, Lakehead Grad Diploma Prof. Kin Alumni, R.Kin, AltumHealth, Oakville2
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSContent in the program includes the followingadvanced level topics: assessment skillsrelated to peripheral and spinal joints;exercise prescription for both healthyindividuals and those with chronic disease;communication and leadership in the contextof ergonomics and disability management;business, ethics, and risk managementrelated to kinesiology.Admission to the program is consistent withLakehead University’s policy for admissionto Graduate Programs. Students mustsuccessfully complete a four-year degreein Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or a relateddegree, with a minimum 70% overall averagebased on their last 20 half courses orequivalent.Applicants are also required to submitcontact information for three references, twoacademic references and one professionalreference.“Advanced courses in assessment, exercise prescriptionand communication and leadership as well as the practicumopportunities helped prepare me to start my career as aRegistered Kinesiologist in a clinical setting.”Charissa Vogt, Lakehead Grad Diploma Prof. Kin Alumni, Lead Kinesiologist,CBI Health, London3
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSFive full course equivalents (FCEs) arerequired to fulfill the requirements forgraduation, including the required practicumcourse, Kinesiology 5380 (9380) Experiences in Professional Kinesiology,which is equivalent to one FCE.KINE 5310 ADVANCED CLINICALASSESSMENT IN KINESIOLOGYProvides the theoretical foundations ofadvanced clinical assessment. Topicsinclude gathering relevant medical history,conducting functional assessment,understanding the role of posture, balance,and gait in the assessment process, andperforming upper and lower body musculartesting and neurological screening.KINE 5315 ADVANCED CLINICALASSESSMENT PRACTICALFocuses on the practical application of thetheoretical foundations of advanced clinicalassessment. Students are provided withthe opportunity to gain practical experiencein taking a medical history, performingfunctional tests and assessments, andanalyzing balance, gait and posture.4KINE 5331 COMMUNICATION ANDLEADERSHIP IN ADVANCED ERGONOMICSAND DISABILITY MANAGEMENTProvides the theoretical foundations ofreturn-to-work, disability management, andergonomics while considering organizationalcontext and basic principles of behaviourchange. Models of communication andleadership with respect to rehabilitation anddisability management are also examined.KINE 5336 COMMUNICATION ANDLEADERSHIP IN ADVANCED ERGONOMICSAND DISABILITY MANAGEMENTPRACTICALFocuses on the practical application oftheoretical foundations of ergonomics,return-to-work, and disability management,using learned models of communicationand leadership. Students will gain practicalexperience in developing and implementingphysical demands analyses, functionalcapacity evaluations, and return-to-workprograms, within the context of organizationaldisability management programs.
KINE 5350 ADVANCED EXERCISEPRESCRIPTIONKINE 5375 THE PRACTICE OFKINESIOLOGYProvides the theoretical foundation ofadvanced exercise prescription for apparentlyhealthy individuals and for populations withchronic disease and/or related disorders,including cardiovascular diseases, obesity,cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletaldisorders. Advanced training concepts toimprove health, fitness, and performance arediscussed in relation to client needs.Theoretical and practical aspects ofassessment, prescription, communicationand leadership, and business practice areincorporated in this culminating course.Scenarios provide a comprehensive overviewof the practice of kinesiology drawingfrom experiences gained by the studentsthroughout the program.KINE 5355 ADVANCED EXERCISEPRESCRIPTION PRACTICALFocuses on the practical application ofadvanced exercise prescription for apparentlyhealthy individuals, and for populations withchronic diseases and/or related disorders.Encompasses development, implementation,and critical analysis of treatment plansthrough the discussion of case scenarios.KINE 5370 BUSINESS, ETHICS, AND RISKMANAGEMENT ISSUESProvides conceptual knowledge that hasreal-world applications in business, ethics,and risk management for the professionof kinesiology. Topics may include thedevelopment of marketing and businessplans, project management, businessfinancing, and accounting principles. Legalliability, risk management, and fitness andsafety standards are discussed from anethical practitioner approach.KINE 5380 (9380) EXPERIENCES INPROFESSIONAL KINESIOLOGYProvides students with professionalexperiences through the completion ofa 200-hour practicum. Opportunitiesare selected from diverse pre-approvedcommunity placement partners. Studentswork closely with the Graduate DiplomaProgram Coordinator to arrange thepracticum, and subsequently work underthe supervision of an on-site mentor. A list ofpast and current placement partners can befound on page 10.5
ONLINE COURSE FORMATON-SITE PRACTICAL COURSE FORMATOnline courses consist of self-directedlearning as well as bi-weekly Grand Rounds.Students are required to complete thenecessary readings, online learning modules,and assignments as scheduled by theprofessor. Approximately every second weekstudents participate in a three-hour GrandRounds discussion. Students in ThunderBay attend in class, while those out of townattend via video conference. Grand Roundsare structured in a problem-based learningstyle where students work through casescenarios and discuss relevant research as agroup.On-site practical courses are five days inlength and take place at the Thunder Baycampus. Students gain hands on experienceperforming the skills and assessmentsthey learned the theory behind during thecorresponding online course. Attendance ismandatory in order to pass the course andcomplete the program.“This program taught me a lot about the practical andtheoretical aspects of Kinesiology. It really built on myfoundational knowledge from my undergraduate degreeand exposed me to different applications of kinesiology. Thebusiness course gave me a starting point to build my ownbusiness and practice, which helped me get to where I amtoday!”Adam Burtnik, Lakehead Grad Diploma Prof. Kin Alumni, Sr. Consultant,Health U Wellbeing, CGI, London, UK6
PLACEMENT FORMATThe placement provides opportunities forstudents to gain relevant practical experienceby completing a 200-hour communitybased applied placement, working withinan appropriate setting. Students with priorexperience will be expected to seek outopportunities that expand on their presentknowledge and practice base. Placementsare to be arranged by the individual studentsin conjunction with the Program Coordinator.Students must discuss placement ideas withthe Program Coordinator prior to contactinga potential placement host. Studentscan access a database of pre-approvedplacement sites, or students can complete aplacement at an alternate site not listed in thedatabase, subject to approval by the ProgramCoordinator. Students will work closely withthe Program Coordinator (course instructor)and a Field Supervisor from the PlacementPartner to set up specific arrangements.The placement may be completed on a fulltime (minimum 6 weeks) or part-time (up to20 weeks) basis. Students are matched withplacements based on criteria determinedby the Program Coordinator in consultationwith the Placement Partner and the student;however, the Placement Partner ultimatelyselects the student for placement. A learningcontract stipulating placement objectives,and work to be completed and evaluatedto meet these objectives, must be jointlyapproved by the student, the student’s FieldSupervisor, and the Program Coordinator.7
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYREQUIREMENTSApplicants whose first language is not Englishmust demonstrate they can cope with thelanguage demands of an English languageuniversity. Applicants to an undergraduateor graduate program may meet our Englishlanguage requirements if 3 full years ofrecent study in an English language schoolsystem have been successfully completedor are in the process of being successfullycompleted.Applicants whose native language is notEnglish, and who cannot verify havingrecently studied in an English languageschool system for more than 3 full years offull-time study, will be required to presentproof of English language proficiency asfollows:8TESTMinimum ScoreTOEFL - Test of550 (no componentEnglish as a Foreign score less than 50)Language (Paperbased)TOEFL (Computer213 (no componentbased)score less than 17)TOEFL (Internet80 (no componentbased)score less than 19)Lakehead University’s Institution Code forTOEFL scores is 0888.IELTS - International 6.5 (no individualEnglish Languagescore less than 6.0)Testing SystemMELAB - Michigan85English LanguageAssessment BatteryCAEL - Canadian60AcademicEnglish LanguageAssessment
PROGRAM PLACEMENTSOur group of industry partners is alwaysgrowing. Below is a sample of some of ourplacement partners. Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital –Orillia, ON Fairway Physiotherapy –Thunder Bay, ON Lifemark Physiotherapy - Calgary, AB Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre (Cardiac Rehab, Maternity Care,Bariatrics & Cancer Centre) –Thunder Bay, ONMcCallum Physiotherapy Abbotsford, BC Thrive Strength & Conditioning – ThunderBay, ON ThreeSixty Physio – Kelowna, BC Altum Health – Barrie, ON Kinnect to Wellness, Sudbury, ONIn Motion Chiropractic Centre –Nova Scotia CBI Health – Brantford & London Only the Strong Inc – Scarborough, ONKenora Physiotherapy and Sports InjuryClinic – Kenora, ON Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario –Ottawa, ON Universidad Politecnica de Santa RoseJauregui - Queretero, Mexico St. Joseph’s Care Group (Chronic PainProgram & Outpatient Physiotherapy) –Thunder Bay, ON Reactive Health - Charlottetown, PEI Hydrathletics – Kingston, ON Family Chiropractic & Rehabilitation –Kirkland Lake, ON Dynamic Health & Performance,Oakville, ON Woodall Physiotherapy Clinic –Chatham, ON SJHC Cardiac Rehab & SecondaryPrevention Program – London, ON Helping Hands - Philippines Synergee Fitness – Thunder Bay, ON Health Sciences North (Cardiac Rehab) –Sudbury, ON Generations Sport & Spine PhysiotherapyCentre Inc. – Niagara Falls, ON Sioux Lookout First Nations HealthAuthority Primary Care Team9
GDIP ALUMNIWHERE ARE THEY NOW? Cambridge Cardiac Care –Cambridge, ON Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre Altum Health - Oakville, ON Thrive Strength & Wellness, StrengthCoach – Thunder Bay Novo Peak Health – Hearst, ON Geraldton District Hospital –Geraldton, ON Canadian Back Institute Health –Multiple Sites WSIB Claims Adjudicator Thunder Bay, ON Entrepreneur – Totus Strength &ConditioningRiverside Healthcare - Fort Frances, ONConcussion Clinic Coordinator Thunder Bay, ONSioux Lookout First Nations HealthAuthority Primary CareStride Orthopaedics – Thunder Bay, ONTalbot Trail Physiotherapy –St. Thomas, ONContinued Educationo Physiotherapyo Occupational Therapyo Master of Coachingo Medical School“I completed my 200-hour placement at the Canadian BackInstitute in London, ON. I was able to treat a wide variety ofinjuries with different client populations and I was trustedto complete intake assessments, functional evaluations,utilize modalities and progress clients through their exerciseprograms. It was a great experience and I was hired uponfinishing my placement!”Samantha Jones, Lakehead Grad Diploma Prof. Kin Alumni, R.Kin, CBIHealth, London, ON10
THUNDER BAYvisitthunderbay.comLocated on the northwest shore of Lake Superior under the watchful gaze of Nanabijou, orthe Sleeping Giant, the city of Thunder Bay is built around the harbour of the largest inlandport in Canada. Population of 110,000 1.5 hour flight from Toronto, served byWestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Canada, andregional airlines 5 minute walk from campus to the historicFinnish district, waterfront, and downtownnorth core with cafes, pubs & boutiques Vibrant local farmer’s market open twiceweekly 2 alpine ski, snowboarding and Nordic skicentres a 30 minute drive from campus;7 area golf courses; over 34 km of pavedrecreational trails throughout the City Home to a professional symphonyorchestra, theatre, art galleries, and manylive music venues, including the ThunderBay Community Auditorium A four-season outdoor paradise, a cityrich in wide open green space, parks andwilderness, Thunder Bay is the gatewayto outdoor adventure in NorthwesternOntario. Growing scene of talented young peoplerepresenting diverse professions andbackgrounds. Small businesses and newinnovations are constantly emerging withenthusiastic support from the communityConnect with Us - Visit, contact us or ask questions!Our campus is stunning, the city is friendly and we would love to meet you! We are happy to chatwith you about any questions you have about out program, the school or the city.Follow us on Twitter @mylakehead for regular updates about what’s happening.Friend us on Facebook www.facebook.com/LakeheadGradStudies/11
CONTACT INFORMATIONShould you have any questionsabout the Graduate Diplomaprogram, please call or email ourgraduate coordinator.Erin SargentCoordinatorE: esargent@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University's policy for admission to Graduate Programs. Students must successfully complete a four-year degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics or a related degree, with a minimum 70% overall average based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. Applicants are also required to submit contact information for three references, two
