NEW! Practicum positions in inclusion, coaching, dance and more.
The Practicums that are offered through the Faculty of Kinesiology have been one of my favourite parts of my undergraduate degree. It is great to see how the knowledge that we are learning in our courses is used in the real world and it is an awesome opportunity to get hands-on experience to learn about future careers.
Sage Stefani
Winter 2023 & Spring 2023 Practicums
Students gain course credits and professional experience by taking a practicum. It's a great way to gain insight into a potential career path and start building a professional network before graduation. Kinesiology students can complete up to three different practicum positions.
Are you a kinesiology student interested in exploring your career options through work integrated learning?
See below for requirements and information on over 80 practicum positions.
The following steps are required to enroll in KNES 441, 443 or 445 practicum courses. Apply for only one practicum at a time.
Review the list of practicums below, and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria (posted above) and the position criteria (posted in the PDF).
Email the on-site supervisor listed in the position description to arrange for an interview (June for Fall, October for Winter, February for Spring; unless otherwise noted).
Include an up-to-date resume
A brief introduction to yourself in the body of the email
A concise reason why you're interested in the position.
Bring the following to the interview.
A current resume
Your term schedule and any personal scheduling so you can discuss availability
The practicum application with the student portion completed. If you're the successful candidate, the supervisor will complete their portion of the application form and return it to you.
Once a practicum application is signed with an organization, students must honour that commitment.
Students must submit the completed application, along with any required documentation, to knespracticum@ucalgary.ca by the stated deadline. The advisors will review and email you to register in the practicum course. Next steps will be posted in the D2L shell. Late applications will not be permitted.
Contact the on-site supervisor after June 1.
Application and documents deadline is 11:59 pm on August 21.
Complete 5 - 6 hours per week within the term.
Email the on-site supervisor after October 1.
Application and documents deadline is 11:59 pm on January 7.
Complete 5-6 hours per week within the term.
Contact the on-site supervisor after February 1.
Application and documents deadline is 11:59 pm April 24.
Complete 10 - 12 hours per week within the term.
The kinesiology advisors must post permission for you to register in the practicum course once your completed application is submitted and approved by the advising office. Late applications will not be accepted. Contact us.
"For me, as a student, with my life so structured, I felt so free and I enjoyed being with the kids, because you get to be a kid yourself. We taught kids how to move and introduced some fundamental movement skills into their lives. I made lesson plans every week based on what the kids enjoyed."
Nimra Ali, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction, 2021
Company: University of Calgary Active Living APAK Program
Terms: Winter
The Adaptive Physical Activity for Kids (APAK) program offers physical skill development in a fun environment for children 6-16 years old with disabilities.
Company: Just Keep Swimming, located at Crowfoot YMCA
Terms: Fall or Winter
Assist children with mild to moderate neurological and development disabilities to become comfortable in the water and ultimately swim confidently.
Company: Monkeynastix
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides fun and challenging physical literacy lessons at preschools, daycares and after school programs around Calgary.
Company: Getting Ready for Inclusion Today (GRIT)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Individualized early childhood education program for preschool children with accessibility considerations.
Company: Families of Alberta for Conductive Education (FACE)
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Deliver programs to children and young adults with Cerebral Palsy and other neuromotor conditions. Conductive education classes are run in groups with one-on-one support offered to each participant.
Company: Vecova Aquatics Health and Fitness
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Assist in the development and delivery of adaptive programs for Children and Youth.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: Calgary Adapted Hub powered by Jumpstart
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
This position offers real-world experience working for a community driven collective while working with a range of families of children and youth with disabilities.
"My practicum experience gave me the opportunity to get a better grasp of my aspiring career; not only did it allow for a more hands-on experience to interact with clients, but it has also allowed me to learn first-hand the meaningful work that professionals do for each and every person. It has harmoniously supplemented my career choice moving forward, and I am extremely grateful to have had this opportunity during my undergraduate degree!"
Chelsea Lee, BKin 2022
Company: Balanced Health and Sports Therapy.
Terms: Fall or Winter
Family and sports-oriented clinic specializes in the multi-treatment approach for managing/preventing musculoskeletal injuries.
Company: The Vital Posture™ Clinic – National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).
Terms: Fall or Winter
Restore the appropriate biomechanical and positional relationship between the head and neck.
"In my Human Performance Lab (HPL) practicum with the Exercise Physiology MEGA lab, I supervised the collection of physiological & affective data during participant visits and maximal exercise testing sessions. I learned a great deal as I got to see the science we discuss in KNES 373 & other exercise physiology courses come to life. I enjoyed this experience so much that I became a summer student and an Honours student in the MEEP lab".
Timi Ajayi, Human Performance Lab
Company: Canadian Sport Institute (CSIAB) Alberta.
Terms: Fall or Spring
Pre-screen and test athletes/test participants in the Sport Performance Lab.
Company: TCR Sport Lab.
Terms: Fall
Applied testing and training centre for the general public using advanced equipment.
Position description & application (PDF)
"During my practicum at Rocky Ridge Retirement Community, I worked with Dementia Care Residents and had the opportunity to apply exercise science principles by helping make exercise plans, as well as facilitating the exercise program. My idea to develop a dance and movement therapy program for these residents, was encouraged and supported by my supervisors. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging, which made learning how to work with these residents even more fun!"
S. Sadhwani, 2023
Company: Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
ARPA's purpose is to collaboratively (re)create healthy citizens, communities and environments, enhancing the wellbeing of Albertans. This role will focus on supporting programs and projects within recreation in Alberta.
Company: Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS)
Updated for Spring 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
A recreation program for youth and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
Company: Vecova Aquatics Health & Fitness
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Assist in the development and delivery of adaptive programs for diverse populations.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology
Terms: Fall, Spring
Assist the Faculty of Kinesiology's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives such as workshops, working groups, scholarship funding, and content creation.
Company: Rocky Ridge Retirement Community
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Assist in the facilitation of activities and exercises for people living with Level 4 Dementia.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Communications
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Communicating the successes of the University of Calgary's varsity teams and athletic clubs.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Communications
Terms: Winter
Communicating the successes of the University of Calgary's varsity teams and athletic clubs.
Company: NSTEP (Nutrition, students, teachers, exercising and parents)
Full for Spring 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Creates, develops and implements interactive nutrition and physical activity programs for children and communities.
Company: Healthy Dancer Canada (HDC)
Terms: Fall
Organization committed to enhancing the health, well-being, and performance of all dancers.
Company: University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology Communications
Terms: Fall, Winter
Assists the Kinesiology Communications team in creating and disseminating content for one of the top sport science schools in the world.
Company: AdaptAbility Store, University District
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
AdaptAbility is a store that provides products and tools for children and adults with diverse and special needs.
Company: University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology / East Side Dance Festival+
Terms: Winter
Working with representatives of East Side Dance Festival+ and the Practicum Supervisor to develop a peer mentorship program suitable for high school dance students and planning a campus tour for participating ESDF+ high schools.
Company: Wheelchair Sport Alberta
Terms: Winter, Spring
Our Mission is to facilitate sporting opportunities for Albertan’s living with physical impairments and/or wheelchair athletes to develop and compete at all levels from club to national.
"Completing a practicum was extremely rewarding and helped me narrow down what I want to do once I graduate. It allowed me to network with amazing industry professionals and gain knowledge and confidence that I will use as I move forward with my degree and beyond."
Rebecca Bercha, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2023
Company: WELL Health Technologies Corp: INLIV
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Delivers premium corporate, executive and personal health services. Under supervision, the practicum student will assist exercise physiologist with exercise testing and prescription.
Company: United Active Living
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Develop and implement programs and services supporting residents for “Live Well in Our Community.”
"I can confidently say that my practicum experience has been extremely beneficial for both my academic career and personal growth. It has opened up valuable paths that will enhance my future career in medicine through the gain of practical knowledge, theoretical knowledge, and relevant connections."
David Adriano, Spring 2022 Practicum
Company: Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI).
Terms: Fall or Winter
Rehabilitation & recreation programming for those with moderate to severe acquired brain injury including strokes.
Company: University of Calgary Rehabilitation and Fitness Program / JointEffort/GLAD
This is a combined practicum
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides those with physical disabilities the opportunity to continue their rehab and fitness goals in a community setting.
Company: Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured (ARBI).
Terms: Fall or Winter
Rehab programming for individuals with moderate to severe acquired brain injury including strokes.
Company: Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Alberta.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides support, service, information and advocacy to Albertans with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.
"My practicum placement was a great way to learn and be part of a field that I was already interested in. It gave me the opportunity to really understand what I was getting myself into, and appreciate it even more."
Kevin Guan, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2023
Company: Renfrew Educational Services.
Terms: Winter
Offers early childhood services and elementary education programs for children with special needs.
Company: Providence Children
Terms: Fall or Winter
Provides educational and therapeutic services to preschool aged children with disabilities.
Company: Calgary Quest Schools
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Collaborating with the classroom teacher and occupational therapist to provides educational and therapeutic services to preschool aged children with disabilities.
Company: Elevated Abilities
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Elevated Abilities provides virtual and in-home services to families and children with disabilities as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
"Through my experience at Winsport I was able to learn about yearly training programs, exercise selection, and energy systems; all of which are used by their coaches to create programs for their clients. I would strongly recommend this practicum, as I learned so much from a variety of coaches as well as through practicum assignments."
Celia Paolucci, Winter 2023 Practicum
Company: Milk Jar Candle Co.
Terms: Fall or Winter
Milk Jar Candle Co. has partnered with Gateway & Inclusion Alberta who provide opportunities for people with disabilities to find careers, earn an income, and be valued members of their community. Students will assist the Production Supervisor in working one-on-one with staff members to help them achieve success in their roles and goals.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Boys Volleyball
Terms: Winter
Help organize practices, attend games, maintain statistics, work with athletes on technical and tactical skills, assist in team training and more.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: X-Factory at Village Sports
Airdrie & Calgary
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Work under NHL and National Team strength coaches to assist with the implementation of programming and to help supervise exercise technique for elite level hockey athletes to help them reach their performance goals.
Position description & application (Airdrie PDF)
Position description & application (Calgary PDF)
Company: Canadian Sport Institute Alberta (CSIAB) @ COP
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
The Sport Product Testing (SPT) group at the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta (CSIAB) works with companies in the markets of sports, wellness, and health to help them make their products better and more usable to the end user.
Company: Special Olympics Calgary.
Provides competitive and non-competitive sport and recreation programs year around for individuals with an intellectual disability.
Position description & application (PDF) Winter or Spring
Position description & application (PDF) Fall or Winter
Company: Canadian Sport Institute Alberta (CSIAB).
Terms: Fall or Winter
Observe and provide feedback for training and competitive sport environment.
Company: University of Calgary, Brain in Motion II Study
Terms: Fall, Winter
Aerobic exercise for older adults at increased risk of alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Company: Calgary Jewish Community Campus
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Not for profit recreation center that serves Calgary’s southwest community.
Company: Duckett Performance Centre @ Edge School for Athletes
Terms: Fall or Winter
Develops excellence in athletics, academics and character building.
Company: ORKA Performance
Terms: Fall (applications reviewed by July 1), Winter (applications reviewed by Nov 1), Spring (applications reviewed by Mar 1)
Assist with strength & power sessions, performance testing, monitoring of markers, and rehabilitation of high performance athletes.
Company: Crash Conditioning.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Develops elite hockey players from bantam age through to professional levels.
Company: Calgary Flames
Terms: Fall or Winter
Administer training plan for Calgary Flames National Hockey League Club.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: RAW Sports.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Develop youth athletes and prepare them to compete effectively in their respective league.
Company: University of Calgary Swim Club
Terms: Fall or Winter
A top competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching for all ages and abilities.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Men's Volleyball
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Head Coach to assist with athlete development.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Women's Hockey
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Head Coach to assist with athlete development.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Wrestling
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Lead Assistant Coach to assist with athlete development.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics
Terms: Fall or Winter
This opportunity includes working with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, in an assistant role for one or more varsity teams within Dinos Athletics.
Company: University of Calgary, Olympic Oval
Terms: Winter
Assist the Olympic Oval coaches and strength trainer with dryland programs and timing data.
Company: Calgary YMCA Rocky Ridge
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Provide support to participants and parents and work up to being lead coach during programs to execute lesson plans.
Company: Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for the Blind (ASRAB)
Terms: Fall, Winter
ASRAB supports Albertans who are blind and visually impaired to live physically active lives and participate in competitive sports programs. You will assist with programming, coaching (such as Goal Ball) and event planning / management.
Company: The Strength Guys Inc.
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
The Strength Guys Inc. is an online coaching company based out of Calgary, Alberta. The Strength Guys specialize in coaching drug-free powerlifters at the national and international level, including multiple IPF World & National Champions.
Company: Easter Seals Camp Horizon
Terms: Fall, Spring
Easter Seals Alberta’s Camp Horizon provides individuals with disabilities and medical conditions with life-changing outdoor camp experiences. Camp Horizon runs their Outdoor Education program during the school year to generate revenue for their mandated summer camp program.
Company: Canadian Criminal Justice Academy
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
The Canadian Criminal Justice Academy is a provider of fitness assessments for those seeking employment with any number of justice, corrections, law enforcement and police agencies in Alberta and Canada.
Company: Endure Health & Performance
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Endure Health & Performance is an in-person and online personal training business serving health and fitness enthusiasts, powerlifters, and everyone in between.
Company: Zeal Performance
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Zeal Performance programs oversee the training goals and programs for athletes aged 10 - 50+ yrs old. Clients come with a history of training backgrounds, limitations, and current training capacities. We help athletes with their development regardless of their current level.
Company: Attack Sports
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Attack Sports is a multifaceted athletic development organization that prides itself in developing well-rounded athletes from all sports, ages, and skill levels.
Position description & application (PDF)
“My physiotherapy practicum experience enriched my understanding of what physiotherapists really do! There are boundless opportunities to work with patients, conduct research with colleagues, work in private clinics or elsewhere, and even educate the upcoming generation of healthcare workers. I am truly grateful for the mentorship and guidance I received during my practicum!”
Sujin Whang, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, 2023
Company: Cascade Orthotics Ltd.
Terms: Winter
Cascade Orthotics Ltd. provides clinical general orthotic management in our facility and acute orthotic care at several public hospitals in Calgary. In this role students will assist with the capture, design and creation of orthoses with digital media tools such as CAD/Cam and 3D printing with Robotic shape creation.
Company: Ultimate Wheelchair Sports Foundation.
Terms: Winter
Provide adaptive sport for people with disabilities.
Company: TotalCardiology Rehabilitation
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Promote heart healthy behaviours with education, counseling and intervention.
Company: Active Sports Therapy (AST)
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Treat and prevent sports injuries, repetitive strain disorders and conditions involving the joints and soft tissues.
Company: Country Hills Physiotherapy
Terms: Fall or Winter
Provides physiotherapy and kinesiology services to patients.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: Lifemark Health Group
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides physiotherapy, massage therapy and other healthcare services.
Position description & application Sunpark Plaza (PDF)
Position description & application Aspen (PDF)
Position description & application Max Bell (PDF)
Position description & application Royal Oak (PDF)
Position description & application Various Locations (PDF)
Company: Momentum Health - multiple locations
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Company: Diverse Sports Physical Therapy
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Multidisciplinary clinic that sees a wide population of varied treatment groups.
Company: Sport Medicine Centre, University of Calgary
Terms: Fall or Winter
Company: Calgary Youth Physiotherapy (CYP)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Company: Crowfoot Physiotherapy
Terms: Fall or Winter
Multidisciplinary clinic with a wide variety of skills and areas of expertise in rehabilitation.
Company: Maximum Potential Physiotherapy - ptHealth
On hold for Spring 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides customized rehabilitative programs.
Company: Bow View Manor.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides physiotherapy services at a long term care facility for seniors.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: Alberta Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (AOPC).
Terms: Fall, Winter and Spring
Company: JointEffort Program/GLA:D Program at University of Calgary
Full for Spring 2025
This is a combined practicum
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Specialized pre & post rehab program for individuals with hip and or knee osteoarthritis.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: Innovative Sport Medicine
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Multidisciplinary clinic providing expertise in effective diagnosis, comprehensive injury management and return to full function.
Company: Market Mall Physio & Chiro
Terms: Winter
The practicum student will assist their supervising physiotherapist with exercise teaching and prescription, the application of modalities, patient education and more.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletic Therapy
Terms: Fall or Winter
The practicum student will assist Athletic Therapist and Athletic therapy students in exercise prescription for concussed athletes and in concussion testing procedures such as SCAT4 and Impact testing.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletic Therapy
Terms: Fall
The practicum student will assist with athlete preparation for various Dinos Athletic Field Teams throughout the fall term.
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletic Therapy
Terms: Fall
The practicum student will assist with athlete preparation for Dinos Football Team throughout the fall term.
Company: Acumen Health Tech
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
As a performance & reconditioning assistant, you will be working with our certified athletic therapists and strength & conditioning coaches to provide support care from performance, mobility assessments, strength assessments, injury diagnosis, and recovery
“I am so glad I applied for this practicum! Not only did I have the opportunity to try different research tasks and build skills that I wouldn't have in conventional courses, but I was encouraged to implement my own initiatives in the lab. I found that I was very supported by my supervisor. I highly recommend that KNES students engage in a practicum; you will learn KNES specific skills as well as gain general confidence in a professional work setting. And it's SO FUN!”
Paige Boklaschuk 2023
Company: University of Calgary, Reimer Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology
Terms: Fall, Winter
The Reimer Lab focuses on understanding the full potential of nutrition to prevent and treat chronic diseases. This position will allow a student to directly participate as a research assistant in an animal research study.
Position description & application (PDF)
Company: Sport Insight, Human Performance Lab (HPL)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Company: University of Calgary Department of Clinical Neurosciences, McCaig Institute
On hold for Spring 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Work with Dr. Ranita Manocha who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Company: University of Calgary, Health and Wellness Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Company: University of Calgary, Barha Brain Health Lab - MOMENTUM
Full for Spring 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
MOMENTUM is a new research collaborative within the Faculty of Kinesiology launching a cohort study examining indices of health and quality of life across the menopause trajectory.
Company: University of Calgary, Adapted Exercise Science Lab
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions across their lifespan through the application of principles of physical literacy..
Need some advice on practicum placements? Contact us at knespracticum@ucalgary.ca
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