Benefits of hiring Kinesiology students and alumni

Employer training kinesiology students What Kinesiology students and alumni can bring to your organization:

Freshness and Versatility

  • The foundation of the Kinesiology program is enhanced by a wide variety of electives which broaden the knowledge and skill-set of our students
  • Professors in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences are connected with employers and other organizations like Health Canada and the WSIB to ensure that the curriculum is relevant and students have the skills that are desperately needed in the workplace
  • As Canada’s most innovative university for 25 years in a row, our students challenge themselves, think outside the box, and bring fresh ideas to the workplace

Quality

  • Courses in the Kinesiology program are taught by leading scientists using a multidisciplinary approach
  • Kinesiology students in their first year at Waterloo experience what students in other schools learn in their senior year
  • A key component of the Kinesiology program is experiential learning in up-to-date laboratories. Hands-on learning is emphasized as much as lecture-based learning, which promotes application and problem-solving.

Depth and breadth of talent pool

  • Along with our co-op program being the largest of its kind, our Kinesiology program is one of the largest in North America serving over 1,000 students with 20+ professors
  • Our co-op students are required to take Professional Development courses strategically designed to teach soft skills that are integral to work environments

Year-round availability and affordability

  • Cost-effective and timely recruitment method
  • Co-op students begin work in January, May, or September for four months or longer, depending on the program
  • Alumni and graduating students are available year-round

Global industry leaders

  • In 1967, the University of Waterloo was the first in the world to establish a Kinesiology program
  • We have had over 40 years to grow and enhance a program that meets the needs of our students and employers
  • Students and alumni work in over 60 countries

Streamlined process

  • Straightforward and simple process refined over 50+ years
  • A dedicated team of representatives will help you every step of the way