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Studying GERONTOLOGY (BKin Major) offers
opportunities to develop…
Knowledge
The needs
of older adults related to movement; an
interdisciplinary understanding of aging based on
biological, social and behavioural sciences (e.g.,
aging and mental and physical health); changes in
human physiology and movement related to aging
and/or disease and conditions;
fitness assessment,
adaptation and program management in sport,
recreation and physical activity for older adults;
ageism an the changing demographics from
Canadian and global perspectives; challenges
for governments, institutions, agencies, and
businesses providing services and products for
diverse older adults; health promotion and lifestyle
factors related to normal, healthy aging.
Skills
Assess the needs of older adults and provide
opportunities for greater quality of living through
an active health approach; assess fitness and adapt
programs as needed in sport, recreation and physical
activity for older adults; develop and implement
individual and community services and programs for
seniors; communicate effectively and empathically
with people who have debilitating injuries, diseases
and conditions.
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A career in various fields,
occupations and settings, for example...
Gerontology
Active Living Specialist
Administrator (e.g., hospital, nursing home,
seniors’ residence)
Advocate
Community Outreach
Community Disability Support
Diabetes Care Coordinator
Disability Case Management
Elder Day Program Coordinator
Fitness Consultant
Program Assistant
Home Health Care
Hospice Services
Independent Living Support
Medical/Health Writer
Public Education Coordinator
Rehabilitation Services
Retirement Planning & Services
Senior’s Centre Director
Seniors’ Housing/Residence
Coordinator
Seniors’ Support Services
Social Services
Special Needs Organizations
(e.g., Director, Instructor, Coordinator)
Therapy Unit Programmer |
Other
Activation Manager
Diabetes Care Coordinator
Disability Sport Coordinator
Employee Well-Being Coordinator
Fitness Centre Owner/Operator
Fitness Consultant
Health Program Assistant
Health Research Scientist
Injury & Illness Coordinator/Adjuster
Clinical Kinesiologist
Movement Analyst/Therapist
Personal Trainer
Program Director/Coordinator
Related postions in clinics, community
centres, government services, health
facilities hospitals, recreation centres,
rehabilitation centres, nursing homes, and
private practice.
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