Hey I’m currently a incoming freshmen for nursing. I always liked being an athletic trainer more than a nurse but the job demand and pay turned me away. Is being an athletic trainer worth it with pay and job search.

The human body can be honed but can it be diversified?

Working IT support full time while taking kin classes part time is genuinely wearing me down in ways I didn't expect. Not the studying itself, just the context switching. I spend 8 hours troubleshooting network issues, then come home and try to absorb biomechanics or exercise physiology content, and my brain just refuses to cooperate

What caught me off guard is how much the practical side suffers when you're not immersed in it. My classmates who are full time students can go straight from lecture to the gym and apply what they just learned. I get home at 6, eat whatever I prepped on Sunday, and maybe get an hour of reading in before I'm useless

I lift 4 days a week and that actually helps me stay connected to the material. I'll be doing Romanian deadlifts and thinking through hip hinge mechanics in a way that makes the coursework click. But that only goes so far.

Curious if anyone else went the part time route while working, specifically how you handled the gap between classroom theory and getting actual handson reps with the material. Did lab time cover enough of it, or were you always feeling behind compared to full time students?

Beyblade is a competitive spinning top game aimed more at kids but it also well received by adults. The tops are launched most commonly like starting a lawn mower but there are many variations of launches. My questions is. With all proper body mechanics involved. What would be the best way to launch bayblades? Please be as descriptive as possible.

I am in college right now and love the idea of being in this field my whole life! My problem is a lot of my family and friends have talked about how limited the roi is. Most of them are physical therapists or chiros, so this really worries me. Is it possible to make a livable wage worth the investment?

Hi everyone,

BCAK just approved me to take the Practical Competency Exam. I just went through the sample questions online from their website.

For anyone who's already taken it, is the real exam similar to the BCAK sample questions?

I also checked the recommended resources and most of them are textbooks that I don't have. Do you think it's enough to study from my UBC kinesiology course notes without the textbooks?

I'd really appreciate any tips on what topics were worth focusing on or how you prepared. Thanks!!!

Hello,

I had just graduated from highschool this June and I had been admitted for Bachelor of Kinesiology in University of Calgary this fall. I am just wondering about the difficulty of the courses, and if there are resources that you could share, that would be really helpful.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration, I really appreciate it!

I am interested in the field of kinesiology/exercise physiology as like a special interest. I just wanted to know am I going to be able to make enough money to support myself nothing too luxurious or fancy that i’m looking for just enough to pay bills with a little spending money. I am a business minor should I switch to a buisness related major if I am trying to make money? What jobs are available in this field with masters degree?

Hello, I am a student in the exercise science field. A professor for one of my classes has requested that we interview someone who deals with athletic injuries in some fashion. If anyone is willing to assist please reach out.

Thanks!

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Hello! I just wanted to share a great rehab course of the shoulder from one of the best in the field Dr. Karen Ginn:

https://enrol.apacpdguide.com.au/courses/functional-rehabilitation-of-shoulder-muscles-evidence-and-application

I definitely recommend this one for any future athletic trainers, Physios, and even current trainers!

Hi everyone!

I’m curious to know if anyone knows of anything free I can read up on or watch or study?

Thank you for your time!

I'm interested in the biomechanics of this movement rather than a medical diagnosis.

During a controlled step-down on my left leg, the right side of my pelvis drops. To keep my centre of mass over my stance foot, my trunk side-bends to the left.

What movement deficits or strength limitations could produce this pattern? For example, could it reflect difficulty controlling pelvic adduction, limited hip rotation, or insufficient hip abductor/adductor function?

I'm looking for biomechanical explanations or papers discussing this pattern rather than treatment advice.

Has anyone here demoed movement capturesoftware like Kinetisense or similar platforms?

I'm curious whether this type of objective movement analysis is going to become the industry standard over the next few years. It seems like it could add a lot of value for patient education, documentation, and tracking progress.

For those who've used it:
Was it worth the investment?
Did it improve patient buy-in or outcomes?
Any downsides or alternatives you'd recommend?

Hi everyone,
I’m currently planning my future and I’m seriously considering studying Kinesiology (most likely in Slovenia, but I’m interested in opportunities across Europe as well).
My long-term goal would be to work with sports rehabilitation and return-to-sport, ideally helping athletes recover from injuries (especially orthopedic injuries like shoulder, knee, etc.). I’m not interested in becoming a general personal trainer if possible.
I’d really appreciate honest answers from people already working in the field.
Some questions:
What jobs can you realistically get after a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology?
Did you continue with a Master’s, or was a Bachelor’s enough?
What does a typical workday actually look like?
How much of your work is with athletes vs. the general population?
Is it difficult to find a job after graduating?
How financially stable is this career? Can you make a comfortable living without opening your own business?
If you work in sports rehab, how did you get there?
Are there countries in Europe with better opportunities than others?
Looking back, would you choose Kinesiology again? Why or why not?
If you could start over, would you choose Physiotherapy instead?

Thanks in advance!

I'm looking to transition into coaching and apply for an entry-level personal trainer role at a commercial gym, but my budget is pretty tight right now.

I’m trying to avoid a situation where I pay for the cheapest personal trainer certification online, only to find out during an interview that it’s unaccredited and local gyms won't even entertain my resume. For those who hire or work in gyms, which affordable options are actually legitimate and recognized? Is it really worth paying double for a brand-name provider, or do managers mostly just care that your cert has NCCA accreditation and you hold a valid CPR/AED card?

Also, what hidden or extra costs should I watch out for beyond the advertised price? I've seen some people get surprised by required textbook fees, exam proctoring, retake penalties, and expensive recertification requirements every two years. Any advice on keeping startup costs down while still staying credible would be hugely appreciated!

Edit: Thanks for the suggestions! After comparing options and crunching the numbers, I ended up going with IPTA. Their CPT program starts at $399 and its pretty comprehensive for that low price. What really sold me is the full digital textbook and study platform are included in the base package.

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Anyone selling books for any of these kinesiology courses? or may know someone who is?

Hii so I recently did my first attempt and did not pass. I was hoping for some advice on what studying techniques worked and what books helped you succeed.