Post - Secondary Pathway Plan

By: Paige Bowen

Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapist: University

- Kinesiotherapist: University

- Exercise Physiologists: University

Path #1: Physical Therapist
Starting Point: University

- I would go to the University of Toronto

- I would take The Master of Science in Physical Therapy

program. This is a 2 year program

- I would obtain a Master's Degree

 Before Starting Point: High School

Recommended Courses *Plus all mandatory courses

Sciences:

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Maths:

Algebar

Geometry

Trigonometry
Costs
Tuition:

- Year 1: $6,400

- Upper year: $6,400+

Iteams:

- Residence housing: $5,000 - $9,000

- Books/Supplies: $1,500

- Incidental/Ancillary: $1,500 - $2,000

Steps
- Complete an Undergraduate Degree Program

- Gain experience at a Medical Facility

- Earn a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

- Obtain a License

- Complete a Residency and/or Fellowship

Endpoint: Physical Therapist

Earnings:

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

Requirements:

High school graduate

Masters Degree of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description:

Physical therapist help people with physical injuries or

illnesses of to regain range of movement and control
their pain.
Challenges
- Schooling: Toronto is a too far for me to travel to
school everyday.

- Solution: Stay in the dorm or rent a house/appartment

with other students.

- Expenses: Tuition, books, housing, etc can become an

issue with regards to cost

- Solution: Start saving whatever you can from part time

jobs, etc
Path #2: Kinesiotherapist
Starting Point: University

- I would go the University of Toronto

- I would take the Kinesiotherapy program. This is a 4-5

year program

- I would obtain a Bachelors Degree

 Before Starting Point: High School

Recommended Courses: *Plus all mandatory courses

Sciences:

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Maths:

Algebar
costs
Tuition:

- Year 1: $6,400

- Upper year: $6,400+

Iteams:

- Residence housing: $5,000 - $9,000

- Books/Supplies: $1,500

- Incidental/Ancillary: $1,500 - $2,000

Steps
- Graduate from a Bachelors Degree Program

- Participate in and Internship

- Pass the Registration Examination

- Acquire work experience

- Join a professional organization

Endpoint: Kinesiotherapist
Earnings:

Average Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 a year

Requirements:

High school graduate

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiotherapy

Professional licensure

Job description:

Kinesiotherapists rehabilitate patients through the

application of therapeutic exercise
Challenges
- Schooling: Toronto is a too far for me to travel to
school everyday.

- Solution: Stay in the dorm or rent a house/appartment

with other students.

- Expenses: Tuition, books, housing, etc can become an

issue with regards to cost.

- Solution: Start saving whatever you can from part time

jobs, etc
Path #3: Exercise Physiologist
Starting Point: University

- I would go to the University of Toronto

- I would take the Master of Science and Doctor of

Philosophy. The Master of Science is a 4-7 year program
and the Doctor of Philosophy is a 5-7 year program

- I would obtain a Masters degree

 Before Starting Point: High School

Recommended Courses: *Plus all mandatory courses

Sciences:

Biology

Physics

Chemistry

Maths:

Algebar
Costs
Tuition:

- Year 1: $6,400

- Upper year: $6,400+

Iteams:

- Residence housing: $5,000 - $9,000

- Books/Supplies: $1,500

- Incidental/Ancillary: $1,500 - $2,000

Steps
- Complete a Degree Program

- Decide on a Graduate School or Professional Focus

- Become Board Certified

Endpoint: Exercise Physiologist

Earnings:

Salary range: $30,000 - $75,000

Requirements:

High school graduate

Masters Degree in Exercise Physiologists

Job description:

Exercise physiologists analyze their patients' fitness in

order to help them improve their health or maintain good
health. Help patients with heart disease and other
chronic conditions, like diabetes or lung disease, to
regain their health
Challenges
- Schooling: Toronto is a too far for me to travel to
school everyday.

- Solution: Stay in the dorm or rent a house/appartment

with other students.

- Expenses: Tuition, books, housing, etc can become an

issue with regards to cost.

- Solution: Start saving whatever you can from part time

jobs, etc
Work Cited
- https://kpe.utoronto.ca/academics-research/graduate-studies
- www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca About
- https://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/.../Pages/Programs/Professional-Kinesiology.aspx
- https://kpe.utoronto.ca/academics-research/graduate-studies
- study.com/.../Kinesiotherapist_Requirements_for_this_Kinesiology_Profession.html
- learn.org/articles/Kinesiotherapy_5_Steps_to_Becoming_a_Kinesiotherapist.html
- https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/sports-medicine/kinesiotherapist/
- https://www.sokanu.com/careers/exercise-physiologist/salary/
- learn.org/articles/Physical_Therapist_Become_a_Physical_Therapist_in_5_Steps.html
- www.snagajob.com/job-descriptions/physical-therapist/
- https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/sports-medicine/exercise-physiologist/
- learningpath.org/articles/Kinesiotherapy_Careers_Salary_Info_Job_Description.html
- study.com/articles/How_Long_Does_It_Take_To_Get_a_PhD_in_Philosophy.html