What is Kinesiology, and What Can a Kinesiologist Do For You?

What Is Kinesiology?

One of CasaVive’s co-founders, Yasmine, is a Registered Kinesiologist—but what exactly does that mean? Let’s dive into the world of kinesiology, and how it fits into our approach to holistic health and movement.

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, and it blends exercise science, biomechanics, and functional anatomy with real-world application. It’s a popular university major in Canada and can be completed as either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts, depending on the institution.

In a kinesiology program, students explore a wide range of health and movement-related subjects, including:

• Anatomy

• Biomechanics

• Physiology and Exercise Physiology

• Nutrition

• Ergonomics

• Injury Care and Prevention

• Health Research

• Coaching and Sport Psychology

• Sport Management and Marketing

• Fitness Assessment and Program Design

This multidisciplinary foundation supports a wide variety of career paths in rehabilitation, coaching & education, personal training, and recreation therapy.

What Does a Registered Kinesiologist Do?

Many kinesiology graduates go on to further specialize in fields such as:

• Athletic Therapy (like Yasmine at CasaVive)

• Physiotherapy

• Coaching & Education

• Occupational Therapy

• Chiropractic

• Massage Therapy

• Sport Psychology

• Masters-level Research in Biomechanics and Performance

However, graduates can also choose to work directly as kinesiologists in various roles. In Ontario, kinesiology is a regulated health profession—which means we’re governed by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO). This regulatory status ensures professional standards and allows Registered Kinesiologists (R.Kins) to perform specific health acts under supervision or medical directive.

Because of this regulation, many insurance providers now offer extended health benefits coverage for kinesiology services—making this kind of functional health support more accessible.

Scope of Practice for a Kinesiologist

Under the CKO, a Registered Kinesiologist’s scope includes:

• Health and fitness assessments

• Exercise prescription for general health, recovery, or performance

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

• Athletic training and therapy

• Osteopathic manual techniques

• General nutritional counseling

• Biomechanical analysis

• Electrical therapy modalities

• Ergonomic evaluation and workplace intervention

• Insurance form assessments (where applicable)

In practice, kinesiologists can work in many settings, including:

• Family health teams & multidisciplinary clinics

• Fitness and wellness centers

• Corporate wellness & workplace ergonomics

• Academic research

• WSIB and case management

• Community care and rehabilitation clinics

• Product design for ergonomic or therapeutic devices

How CasaVive Uses Kinesiology

At CasaVive, we know that health isn’t one-dimensional. Lasting wellness comes from a holistic, integrated approach—one that considers not just symptoms, but how you move, recover, train, and function every day.

Our use of kinesiology goes far beyond assessments. We apply a kinesiologist’s scope to create personalized care plans that support:

• Rehabilitation after injury

• Improved movement mechanics

• Increased strength and function

• Ongoing injury prevention

• Support for pelvic floor health, diastasis recti, and postnatal recovery

• Confidence in balance, coordination, and daily movement

Whether you’re recovering from pain, training for a goal, or just want to move through life with more ease, kinesiology can play a vital role in your progress.

Keep Exploring Kinesiology

Curious about what kinesiologists do across Ontario? Check out the Making Kinnections Podcast:🎧 https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/

You can also follow the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance on Instagram for more insights into the profession and scope.

Want to Work With a Kinesiologist?

If you're curious how kinesiology services could help you feel better, move better, or recover faster, we’d love to hear from you.

💬 Leave a comment below or contact us here to connect with a Registered Kinesiologist in Toronto and get started on your integrative wellness journey.