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4167 Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program Supervisors and Consultants

This unit group includes those who oversee and administer recreation, sports and fitness programs and activities, provide consulting services, conduct research and develop programs and policies related to recreation, sports and physical fitness. They are employed by federal, provincial and municipal governments, recreation, sports, fitness and health care facilities, retirement homes, community centres, sports and fitness consulting firms and organizations, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles

camp co-ordinator
exercise physiologist
exercise therapist
fitness appraiser
fitness consultant
fitness supervisor
kinesiologist
recreation consultant
registered kinesiologist
sports consultant
sports policy analyst
sports program supervisor

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Main duties

The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:

• Kinesiologists conduct fitness and human movement tests and assessments. They design and implement programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement and performance in the areas of sports, recreation, work and exercise.
• Fitness consultants provide expert advice and consulting services to community groups, corporations, schools and other organizations in the design and development of fitness programs and activities. They may write proposals and press statements for corporations, industry and the fitness community.
• Recreation consultants provide expert advice and consulting service to communities, corporations, institutions and other organizations in the design and development of recreation programs and activities.
• Sports consultants provide expert advice and consulting service to sports associations and other organizations in the design, development and administration of sports programs and activities.
• Recreation, sports and fitness policy analysts conduct research and develop government policies related to recreation, sports, fitness and athletic safety and standards.
• Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors develop, plan and co-ordinate sports, fitness and recreation programs, and special sporting events.
• Fitness appraisers conduct fitness tests and assessments, and design, develop and deliver fitness counselling.
• Exercise therapists conduct fitness tests and assessments, and design, develop and deliver rehabilitative exercise programs in occupational and related health settings.

Employment requirements

• A university degree in recreation administration, sports administration, physical education, kinesiology or related discipline combined with some work experience in a related field
  or
  A college diploma in a recreation, sports or fitness program combined with some experience in a related field is usually required.

• Kinesiologists usually require a master's degree in kinesiology.

• Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.

• Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors require experience as program leaders or instructors in recreation, sports and fitness. Certification in program specialization, such as fitness or lifesaving, may also be required.

• A Certified Fitness Appraiser certificate may be required for fitness consultants and appraisers.

Additional information

• Recreation, sports and fitness program supervisors may progress to recreation, sports and fitness management positions with experience.
• Mobility among recreation, sports and fitness consultants may be restricted within individual area of expertise.

Classified elsewhere

• Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (5254)
• Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors (0513)