Human Kinetics Graduates

What Past Graduates Are Doing Now

We asked our 2023 HKIN recent grads what their plans are for next year. The HKIN Degree at STFX is a versatile degree—you can pursue all different kinds of opportunities, and we have a high success rate of students getting accepted into post-grad programs. HKIN @ STFX opens doors!

Chart demonstrating future plans of 2023 HKIN graduates

 

Human Kinetics is a Launching Pad 

Given the flexible course options within each of our six specialized degree programs, an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics provides an excellent foundation for a wide breadth of rewarding careers. Here are some examples of careers that our HKIN grads have pursued. 

NAME

GRADUATING YEAR

CAREER

Gerry Dee1994Physical education teacher, comedian, and star/creator of Mr. D
Krista Mckenna1997Manager of varsity athletics at StFX
Chad Fraser2001Head performance medicine therapist for Cirque de Soleil
Jennifer McMullon née Lewis2003Principal of Bluenose Academy
Patrick Grandmaitre2005Head coach of the University of Ottawa men’s hockey team
Luke Ranelli2006Family physician
PJ Rasmussen2006Plastic surgeon
Sean Fraser2006Member of Parliament
Jess Tasker2007Realtor
Jess Macy2007Personal trainer
Sarah Timleck2007Occupational therapist and owner of Sarah Timleck Occupational Therapy Services
Lisa Belanger2007CEO of Conscious Works and Creator of Knight's Cab
Jeff Carron2009Professor in Kinesiology at the Université de Montréal and leading concussion researcher
Kwami Osei2010Physical education teacher, created non-profit, and participant in the Amazing Race (2019)
Ghislaine Landry2010Bronze medalist in Rugby 7s at the 2016 Olympics (Brazil)
Carla van den Berg2011Exercise physiologist - sport injury prevention
Breanna Sampson2011Optometrist
Melissa McKay2011International human rights lawyer
Catie Gavin2011Chiropractor and owner of Knotical Chiropractic
Kassandra Thompson2012Youth activities coordinator for Carnival Cruises
Laura Nickelo2012Physiotherapists and co-owners of Xcel Physio
Nathan Giroux2012Physiotherapist and co-owner of Xcel Physio
Paige Grandbois2013Canadian Olympic Academy
Amy Bobyn2018Pediatric Residency
Mackenzie Horn2018Medicine
Kelsey Fahie2018Masters in Sport Management/Lead, Program & Resources, Physical, and Health Education Canada
Oliver Hewish2019Director of Soccer, Suburban Football Club (Bedford, NS)
Justin LaForest2020Physiotherapy
Amy Graham2021Medicine
Margaret Oliver2021Medicine
Margaret MacDonald2021Medicine
Rachel Tooth2021Medicine
Rebecca Reid2022Medicine
   
Note: On average, two HKIN graduates per year get into Medicine.
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