1. KinesiologIst
Doctor of Osteopathy

2. Why? My intended major is Kinesiology
The way the body moves and functions fascinates me.

3. The study of movement Human and non-human
ozs

4. How Kinesiology came to be…
340
Aristotle wrote about movement
1519
Leonardo Davinci
1650
William Harvey
1742
Nicholas Andry

5. How Kinesiology came to be…
Early 1990’s
Muscle testing
1920’s
Massage Therapy
1930’s
Neurovascular Reflexes
1940’s
Muscles: Testing and Function

6. How Kinesiology came to be…
George Goodheart
1970’s
The begin of Applied Kinesiology
1980
Clinical Kinesiology established
1982
Energetic Kinesiology established

7. How Kinesiology came to be…
Mid 1980’s
Applied Kinesiology
Late 1980’s
LEAP
1990’s
Kinesiology programs established
2000’s-today
The modern study of Kinesiology

8. Primary roles of a Kinesiologist
Biomechanics
Orthopedics
Sport Psychology
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy

9. Mechanics to animate motion
Biomechanics
Mechanics to animate motion
Motion analysis techniques

10. Correction of deformities.
Orthopedics
Correction of deformities.
Apply casts, splints and braces.

11. Sport Psychology
Address optimal performance and well-being of athletes.
Practice, research, and teach.

12. Massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
Physical Therapy
Massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
Help people who have lost motor function

13. Encourages rehabilitation through activities.
Occupational Therapy
Encourages rehabilitation through activities.
Help overcome physical and mental problems.

14. Work (National and International)
Offices
Laboratories
Recreation facilities
Hospitals
Schools
Residential facilities

15. Typical Day
Work with Patients to over come their injuries/ disabilities
Typically an office job
Deal with patients of all ages

16. Work with…
Health Care Providers
Trainers
Adventure
Personal

17. Work with… Team Kinesiologist Biomechanical Technician
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Surgeon
Occupational Therapist

18. Education and training requirements

19. Education Physical /Occupational Therapy- Requires Graduate Degree
Certificate Program- Masters Degree
Minimum- Bachelors Degree in Science
Physical /Occupational Therapy- Requires Graduate Degree
Athletic Training- must be accepted into UTSA
Education

21. Growth in exercise & rehabilitation field
United States
Kinesiology Field is becoming increasingly more popular in the US

22. $38,404 - $63,097

23. CMU RSO’s Pre PA Club Pre-Med and Osteopathic Society
Eta Alpha Epsilon (HAE)

24. Organizations STATE Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA)
NATIONAL
American Kinesiology Association (AKA)

25. New & Surprising Information
Low Salary
The different jobs branched off of Kinesiology
How many people are treated by a Kinesiologist
Group Involvement Activity

26. Snapchat: ki.osentoski16
Kirah Osentoski
Snapchat: ki.osentoski16

27. Resources
Brooks, C., & E. (n.d.). Kinesiologist Job Description, Career as a Kinesiologist, Salary, Employment - Definition and Nature of the Work, Education and Training Requirements, Getting the Job. Retrieved October 12, 2017, from
Hoffman , S. J. (2011). Careers in sport, fitness, and exercise [electronic resource] / American Kinesiology Association ; Shirl J. Hoffman, project coordinator. Retrieved October 12, 2017, from primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo- explore/fulldisplay?docid=01CMICH_ALMA &context=L&vid=01CMICH&lang=en_US&s earch_scope=EVERYTHING&adaptor=Local Search Engine&tab=everything&query=any%2Ccontains%2Ckinesiology career&sortby=rank&offset=0
“Kinesiologist Job Descriptions.” Best Sample Resume,
Wojciechowska, I. (2010, August 11). A Quickly Growing Major. Retrieved October 12, 2017, from
W. (2017, April 04). A Brief History of Kinesiology. Retrieved October 12, 2017, from