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!
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 Dee | 1994 | Physical education teacher, comedian, and star/creator of Mr. D |
| Krista Mckenna | 1997 | Manager of varsity athletics at StFX |
| Chad Fraser | 2001 | Head performance medicine therapist for Cirque de Soleil |
| Jennifer McMullon née Lewis | 2003 | Principal of Bluenose Academy |
| Patrick Grandmaitre | 2005 | Head coach of the University of Ottawa men’s hockey team |
| Luke Ranelli | 2006 | Family physician |
| PJ Rasmussen | 2006 | Plastic surgeon |
| Sean Fraser | 2006 | Member of Parliament |
| Jess Tasker | 2007 | Realtor |
| Jess Macy | 2007 | Personal trainer |
| Sarah Timleck | 2007 | Occupational therapist and owner of Sarah Timleck Occupational Therapy Services |
| Lisa Belanger | 2007 | CEO of Conscious Works and Creator of Knight's Cab |
| Jeff Carron | 2009 | Professor in Kinesiology at the Université de Montréal and leading concussion researcher |
| Kwami Osei | 2010 | Physical education teacher, created non-profit, and participant in the Amazing Race (2019) |
| Ghislaine Landry | 2010 | Bronze medalist in Rugby 7s at the 2016 Olympics (Brazil) |
| Carla van den Berg | 2011 | Exercise physiologist - sport injury prevention |
| Breanna Sampson | 2011 | Optometrist |
| Melissa McKay | 2011 | International human rights lawyer |
| Catie Gavin | 2011 | Chiropractor and owner of Knotical Chiropractic |
| Kassandra Thompson | 2012 | Youth activities coordinator for Carnival Cruises |
| Laura Nickelo | 2012 | Physiotherapists and co-owners of Xcel Physio |
| Nathan Giroux | 2012 | Physiotherapist and co-owner of Xcel Physio |
| Paige Grandbois | 2013 | Canadian Olympic Academy |
| Amy Bobyn | 2018 | Pediatric Residency |
| Mackenzie Horn | 2018 | Medicine |
| Kelsey Fahie | 2018 | Masters in Sport Management/Lead, Program & Resources, Physical, and Health Education Canada |
| Oliver Hewish | 2019 | Director of Soccer, Suburban Football Club (Bedford, NS) |
| Justin LaForest | 2020 | Physiotherapy |
| Amy Graham | 2021 | Medicine |
| Margaret Oliver | 2021 | Medicine |
| Margaret MacDonald | 2021 | Medicine |
| Rachel Tooth | 2021 | Medicine |
| Rebecca Reid | 2022 | Medicine |
| Note: On average, two HKIN graduates per year get into Medicine. | ||
Contact
Human Kinetics Department
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42 West St
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
