Syndicat Professionnel des
KINÉSIOLOGUES
du Québec
What is kinesiology?
Kinesiology is a university-trained health profession specializing in the prevention, emergency care and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
It is aimed primarily at people who have sustained injuries during sports activities, during daily physical activities or in the workplace. Through personalized, safe intervention in physical activity, it contributes to maintaining or improving individual health.
The professional field of activity comprises three niches;
1) health promotion and lifestyle coaching;
2) prescription of adapted physical activities and exercises and
3) sports performance.
