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 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.