What Past Graduates Are Doing Now
Human Kinetics is a Launching Pad
Given the flexible course options within each of our six specialized degree programs, an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics provides an excellent foundation for a wide breadth of rewording careers. Here are some examples of careers that our HKIN grads have pursued
Name and Grad Year | Career |
Gerry Dee (1994) | Physed teacher—comedian—star/creator of Mr. D |
Carla van den Berg (2011) | Exercise physiologist-- sport injury prevention |
Breanna Sampson (2011) | Optometrist |
Jess Tasker (2007) | Realtor |
Sarah Timleck (2007) | OT/owner at Sarah Timleck Occupational Therapy Services |
Krista Mckenna (1997) | Manager of varsity athletics STFX |
Melissa McKay (2011) | International human rights lawyer |
Chad Fraser (2001) | Head performance medicine therapist for Cirque de Soleil |
Catie Gavin (2011) | Chiropractor and owner of Knotical Chiropractic |
Jeff Carron (2009) | Kin prof at U de Montreal (leading concussion researcher) |
Patrick Grandmaitre (2005) | Head coach University of Ottawa men’s hockey team |
Jess Macy (2007) | Personal trainer |
Sean Fraser (2006) | Member of Parliament |
Kassandra Thompson (2012) | Youth activities coordinator for Carnival Cruises |
Kwami Osei (2010) | Physed teacher, created non-profit, & participant Amazing Race 2019. |
Ghislaine Landry (2010) | Bronze medalist rugby 7s 2016 Brazil Olympics |
Paige Grandbois (2013) | Canadian Olympic Academy |
Laura Nickelo & | |
Nathan Giroux (2012) | physios and co-owners of Xcel Physio |
Luke Ranelli (2006) | Family Physician |
PJ Rasmussen (2006) | Plastic Surgeon |
NOTE: on average, 2 HKIN graduates/year get into Medicine |