Practicum Positions & Requirements
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
Practicum overview
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.
Are you an organization interested in providing students with work experience in the field of kinesiology through a practicum?
Practicum requirements
- must be a current UCalgary kinesiology major
- in good academic standing
- successful completion 20 courses (60 units) before applying; 10 courses (30 units) must be labelled KNES
- meet the practicum placement requirements described in the position description with no prior personal, work or volunteer relationship with the organization
- Practicums must be new to you to maximize learning
- Kinesiology students are permitted a maximum of one practicum in a term, a maximum of three practicums in their degree and may not repeat practicums with the same organization.
What will the practicum course entail?
- Complete the orientation quiz at the beginning of the term.
- Complete 60-72 hours within the term dates, and meet the expectations of the practicum position. Grading is CR/F and has no GPA weight.
- Complete a mid-point evaluation with your on-site supervisor.
- Complete a final evaluation with your on-site supervisor.
How to enrol in a practicum course
The following steps are required to enroll in KNES 441, 443 or 445 practicum courses. Apply for only one practicum at a time.
Check the criteria
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.
At the interview
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.
Register for the course.
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.
Fall 2025 (Sept 2 - Dec 5)
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.
Winter 2026 (Jan 12 - April 14)
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.
Spring 2025 (May 5 - June 16)
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.
Practicum Positions
Adapted Physical Activity Assistant - On Campus
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.
Children's Physical Literacy Assistant Instructor - Off Campus
Company: Monkeynastix
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides fun and challenging physical literacy lessons at preschools, daycares and after school programs around Calgary.
Children's Accessibility Program Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Getting Ready for Inclusion Today (GRIT)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Individualized early childhood education program for preschool children with accessibility considerations.
Child and Youth Adapted Physical Activity Leader - Off Campus
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.
Program Navigation Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Swim Instructor / Coach - Off Campus
Company: Just Keep Swimming Calgary
Terms: Fall, Winter
Just Keep Swimming teaches kids and youth with neurological or developmental disabilities to swim confidently, play safely and exercise comfortably in the water. .
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Chiropractic Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology (applied) Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Canadian Sport Institute (CSIAB) Alberta.
Terms: Fall or Spring
Pre-screen and test athletes/test participants in the Sport Performance Lab.
Exercise Physiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: TCR Sport Lab.
Terms: Fall
Applied testing and training centre for the general public using advanced equipment.
Health Promotion and Community Engagement
Special Programs Assistant
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.
Program Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS)
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
A recreation program for youth and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
FULL - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee Assistant
Company: UCalgary Faculty of Kinesiology EDIA Committee
Full for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Spring
Assist the Faculty of Kinesiology's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) initiatives such as workshops, working groups, scholarship funding, and content creation.
Communications & Marketing Assistant - On Campus
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.
Dinos Student Engagement Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Communications
Terms: Winter
Communicating the successes of the University of Calgary's varsity teams and athletic clubs.
FULL - Nutrition and Exercise Community Outreach Support - Off Campus
Company: NSTEP (Nutrition, students, teachers, exercising and parents)
Full for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Creates, develops and implements interactive nutrition and physical activity programs for children and communities.
Health Promotion Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Healthy Dancer Canada (HDC)
Terms: Fall
Organization committed to enhancing the health, well-being, and performance of all dancers.
ON HOLD - Kinesiology Communications Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology Communications
On Hold for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter
Assists the Kinesiology Communications team in creating and disseminating content for one of the top sport science schools in the world.
Position description & application (PDF)
Customer Experience Advisor - Off Campus
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.
UC Dance and Youth Peer Leader Coordinator & Research Assistant
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.
Kinesiology
Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: United Active Living
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Develop and implement programs and services supporting Senior residents for “Live Well in Our Community.”
Neurology
Neuro Recreation Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Neuro Rehab/Exercise Instructor Assistant - On Campus
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.
Neuro Rehab Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Neuro Rehab / Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI-AB)
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Assist Specialized Fitness Coordinators in safely transferring and helping clients set-up and perform exercises on the specialized fitness equipment.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Renfrew Educational Services.
Terms: Winter
Offers early childhood services and elementary education programs for children with special needs.
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Providence Children
Terms: Fall or Winter
Provides educational and therapeutic services to preschool aged children with disabilities.
Physical Literacy Facilitator - Off Campus
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.
Therapy Support Aide Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Performance, Leadership and Coaching
Inclusion Specialist Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Assistant Coach - On Campus
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)
NEW Strength & Conditioning Assistant - Okotoks
Company: Built Strong Evolution, Okotoks
New for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Built Strong Evolution is a private personal training studio which works with clients on their physical health, mental health through performance mental training, and nutrition..
Position description & application (PDF)
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Off Campus
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)
Sport Product Testing - Off Campus
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.
Coach Assistant or Activity Facilitator - Off Campus
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
Exercise Instructor for Research Study - On Campus & Foothills Campus
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.
Small Group & Personal Training Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Calgary Jewish Community Campus
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Not for profit recreation center that serves Calgary’s southwest community.
Strength and Conditioning High Performance Athletics Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Duckett Performance Centre @ Edge School for Athletes
Terms: Fall or Winter
Develops excellence in athletics, academics and character building.
FULL - Athlete Performance Coach Assistant - Off Campus
Company: ORKA Performance
Full for Fall 2025
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.
Position description & app/sites/default/files/teams/3/ORKA_Performance_Practicum_July_2025.pdflication (PDF)
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Crash Conditioning.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Develops elite hockey players from bantam age through to professional levels.
Strength and Conditioning Coach/Trainer - Off Campus
Company: RAW Sports.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Develop youth athletes and prepare them to compete effectively in their respective league.
Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant - On Campus
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.
Athlete Development Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Men's Volleyball
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Head Coach to assist with athlete development.
Athlete Development Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Women's Hockey
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Head Coach to assist with athlete development.
Athlete Development Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletics Wrestling
Terms: Winter
This opportunity includes working with the Lead Assistant Coach to assist with athlete development.
Strength and Conditioning Assistant - On Campus
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.
Coaching Support and Data Analysis - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Olympic Oval
Terms: Winter
Assist the Olympic Oval coaches and strength trainer with dryland programs and timing data.
Youth Sport Coach - Off Campus
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.
Program Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Video Analysis & Competition Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Outdoor Education Facilitator & Camp Counselor - Off Campus
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.
Fitness Assessment Assistant - Off Campus
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.
FULL - Personal Training Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Endure Health & Performance
Full for Fall 2025
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.
Assistant Strength Coach - Off Campus
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.
Strength & Conditioning Assistant - Off Campus
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)
NEW - Dinos Football Analytics Assistant - McMahon Stadium
Company: University of Calgary Dinos Athletic Therapy
New for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall
The successful students will get exposure to research, athletic load calculation and analytical data management, along with their use in day-to-day decision making.
Position description & application (PDF)
Recreation Aide - Off Campus
Company: Rocky Ridge Retirement Community
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
Assist in the facilitation of activities and exercises for people living with level 4 dementia.
Position description & application (PDF)
NEW - Youth Program Coordinator- Off Campus
Company: Calgary YMCA, various locations
New for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring
You will play a vital role in delivering engaging and impactful programs for youth in Grades 6-9.
Position description & application (PDF)
Physiotherapy, Athletic Therapy and Rehabilitation
Clinical Orthotic Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Kinesiologist - Off Campus
Company: TotalCardiology Rehabilitation
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Promote heart healthy behaviours with education, counseling and intervention.
Physiotherapy/Chiropractic Assistant - Off Campus
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.
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Country Hills Physiotherapy
Terms: Fall or Winter
Provides physiotherapy and kinesiology services to patients.
Position description & application (PDF)
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
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)
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Momentum Health - multiple locations
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Physiotherapy/Kinesiology Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Diverse Sports Physical Therapy
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Multidisciplinary clinic that sees a wide population of varied treatment groups.
Physiotherapy Assistant - On Campus
Company: Sport Medicine Centre, University of Calgary
Terms: Fall or Winter
Physiotherapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Calgary Youth Physiotherapy (CYP)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Physiotherapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Crowfoot Physiotherapy
Terms: Fall or Winter
Multidisciplinary clinic with a wide variety of skills and areas of expertise in rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Maximum Potential Physiotherapy - ptHealth
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides customized rehabilitative programs.
Physiotherapy Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Bow View Manor.
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Provides physiotherapy services at a long term care facility for seniors.
Position description & application (PDF)
Prothetist/orthotist assistant - Off Campus
Company: Alberta Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (AOPC).
Terms: Fall, Winter and Spring
Rehabilitation Specialist Assistant - On Campus
Company: JointEffort Program/GLA:D Program at University of Calgary
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)
Physiotherapist/Kinesiologist Assistant - Off Campus
Company: Innovative Sport Medicine
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Multidisciplinary clinic providing expertise in effective diagnosis, comprehensive injury management and return to full function.
Market Mall Physio & Chiro - Off Campus
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.
Varsity Athlete Concussion Clinic Exercise Assistant - On Campus
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.
FULL - Varsity Athletic Therapy Field Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletic Therapy
Full for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall
The practicum student will assist with athlete preparation for various Dinos Athletic Field Teams throughout the fall term.
FULL - Dinos Football Taping Assistant - On Campus
Company: University of Calgary, Dinos Athletic Therapy
Full for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall
The practicum student will assist with athlete preparation for Dinos Football Team throughout the fall term.
Performance and Reconditioning Assistant - Off Campus
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
Research
ON HOLD - Research Assistant - On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, Reimer Lab for Nutrition, Metabolism & Genetics Prebiotic Research
On Hold
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)
Biomechanics in Sport Research Assistant - On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport Insight, Human Performance Lab (HPL)
Terms: Fall or Winter
Research Assistant - On Campus (Foothills)
Company: UCalgary Department of Clinical Neurosciences, McCaig Institute
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
Work with Dr. Ranita Manocha who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Research Assistant - Exercise Oncology - On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, Health and Wellness Lab
Terms: Fall, Winter or Spring
All positions will generally be involved in cancer and physical activity.
FULL - Research Assistant - On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, Barha Brain Health Lab - MOMENTUM
Full for Fall 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.
NEW - Research Assistant STOP-EM- On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, Movement & Musculoskeletal Health Lab
New for Fall 2025
Terms: Fall, Winter
STOP-EM (strength training for osteoporosis prevention during early menopause) is 9-month strength training intervention to prevent bone and muscle loss during peri- and early post-menopause.
Research Assistant - On Campus
Company: Faculty of Kinesiology, 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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