Despite having a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Kinesiology, I was very unprepared to actually do any work as a kinesiologist or fitness coach/trainer. Below is a list of the continuing education courses I’ve found useful. These courses, along with mentorship from
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This post was inspired by my friend and nutrition coaching client, Pamela. Breakfast is the meal that likely has the most opportunity for improvement. A complete meal should consist of these 4 components: Protein (1 portion = size of your palm, or
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Help wanted: Are you or do you know a care aide, nurse, community support worker, or other healthcare worker who struggles with staying fit and healthy? If so, I would love your advice—it will take just one minute. If you know somebody,
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I did an in-service video presentation for the clinic I work at following a two-day course called Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals, offered at University of British Columbia at Robson Square by Change Talk Associates. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an
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I previously brought up the idea that getting people to become physically active is not as simple as getting them “motivated” or even by giving them the apparently needed time or resources. Below are the books I’ve read (or started reading) that
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As a kinesiologist*, my overarching life goal is to get more people physically active and take care of their bodies. While health and fitness enthusiasts like to debate about whether static stretching is useful or not, or the best way to warm
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