Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health Faculty formed July 1, 2012 50 years in the making Kinesiology & Applied Health (Academic) Athletics (Programming) Today s panel: David Fitzpatrick, Dean Glen Bergeron, Associate Dean Gerren McDonald, Acting Chair Doran Reid, Athletic Director Dean Melvie, General Manager, Athletic and Wellness Facilities
UNITED Health & RecPlex 4-lane rubberized sprint track & jump pit This multi-sport, indoor field house includes: 3 artificial turf fields (to FIFA standards) and accommodates sports like Soccer Baseball Ultimate Wrestling Track and field Four lane rubberized sprint track & jump pit Training Gym with horizontal climbing wall Retractable batting cages Thomas Sill Multi-purpose Community Classroom Underground parking (cars & bikes) Great-West Life Healthy Campus and Research Centre Heads Up Concussion Research Institute
Duckworth Centre (Current) Faculty Offices Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre 4 Gymnasia 4 Racquetball Courts 2 Squash courts Running Track (oval) Athletic Therapy Clinic Laboratories and Classrooms
Degree Programs 3-Year Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE) Allows for combination with 2 year BEd (Teaching) 4-Year Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKin) 4-Year BKin - Sport Coaching 4-Year Bachelor of Science (BSc) Exercise Science Athletic Therapy
3-Year Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (additional 2 year BEd) Career Opportunities: Teaching Physical & Health Education Early, middle, senior years Private schools Government consultant Recreation/Program management College instructor Graduate School opportunities for: Education (Masters/PhD) Nursing Programs Medical fields
4-Year Bachelor of Kinesiology Career Opportunities: Sport administration & management Athletics Instructor/Director Medical and Government consultant Sport equipment design and retail Health and Wellness promotion & education Fitness leader and trainer positions & programming Health policy maker & personal care centers Child care facilities and programs Police, fire and military occupations Graduate School opportunities for: Education (Masters/PhD), Coaching, Medical fields, Business, Tourism, Management
4-Year Bachelor of Kinesiology (Sport Coaching) Career Opportunities: Provincial/National team coaching Universities/School/Club-based coaching Sport administration & management Sport equipment design and retail Health and Wellness promotion & education Fitness leader and trainer positions & programming Graduate School opportunities for: Education (Masters/PhD), Coaching, Science, Management
4-Year Bachelor of Science Athletic Therapy Career Opportunities: Athletic Therapist Professional Sport Team Therapist/Trainer Case management (insurance) Industrial health and rehabilitation Preparation for other medical/health care professions Physiotherapy (Masters) Occupational therapy (Masters) Radiology Nursing Massage Therapist Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Paramedic Graduate School opportunities for: Science, Research, Medical fields, Health care Exercise Science Career Opportunities: Acupuncturist Chiropractor Ergonomics Consultant Exercise Physiologist Firefighter/Law Enforcement Officer Fitness Club Manager/Owner Personal/Team Fitness Trainer Nutritionist Physician Recreational Therapist Graduate School opportunities for: Science, Research, Medical fields, Health care
Student Group Kinesiology Students Association (KSA) & Athletic Therapy Students Association (WATSA) Student activities, Field trips & Initiatives Marketing, Fundraising & Volunteering KIN Games, & Club teams Massage-a-thon Graduation Dinner & Dance Student Awards Study groups, workshops & networking Opportunities for learning, new experiences and research
Encourage interested students to 1. View the Department s website http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/kinesiology-index 2. Examine UWinnipeg s Academic Calender and Viewbook 3. Visit the department for 4. Review the faculty (instructors) and their areas of interest
Current Faculty of Kinesiology Research Areas Physical activity and homeless individuals Identification protocols of athletes with intellectual disabilities Biomechanics of back & lifting techniques UWinnipeg Sunlife Diabetes Awareness & Education Program Psycho-social impact of non-school-based organized sport Physical education teacher education and youth health Heads Up Concussion Research Institute
Potential Research or Related Experiences Computerized concussion assessment tool 3D body scanning Cardiovascular fitness testing Interviews and transcription Attending conferences and seminars Work experience programs Community based programming
Athletics Department -The RecPlex (opened Sept 2014) - Duckworth Centre (racquetball,squash courts; classrooms, labs, offices) - Fitness Centre - Athletic Therapy Clinic CIS/MCAC Sports Men s & Women s Basketball Men s & Women s Volleyball Men's & Women's Wrestling Men's & Women s Soccer Men s Baseball - Clubs & Intramural Sports - Recreation & Summer Camps - Community Programs
Student Perks All UWinnipeg Students have FREE ACCESS to Duckworth and RecPlex Facilities. They are already covered through your student fees. Additional recreational programs like Zumba, yoga, fencing are also available (at a cost) Students can also attend all regular Wesmen home games FREE of charge! Always go for the W!
Meet our Faculty members & Researchers to learn more about opportunities for Kinesiology undergrads www.uwinnipeg.ca/kinesiology