Prospective Students

Why join co-op?

By joining co-op, you will be well prepared academically and professionally, for your future career. A high percentage of co-op graduates gain full-time work with a previous co-op employer.

As a co-op student you will:

  • Gain practical, paid, hands-on work experience,
  • Develop networks and mentoring opportunities with sport, health and related professionals in the field,
  • Work in B.C., across Canada or around the world,
  • Master your résumé, cover letter, job search, and interview skills,
  • Earn while you learn, and
  • Enhance your résumé and employability for after graduation.

"My work placement exceeded all my expectations. Not only have I gained invaluable skills and contacts, but I have a foot in an industry that is applicable to my degree in Human Kinetics. I really think this program provides a wonderful chance to gain 'real-world' experience prior to graduation."

Kristin Ohm-Pedersen, HKIN Alumni, on her work experience at Kintec Footlabs .

Faculty Spotlight

My research interests are in the neural control and adaptability of human walking. In particular, understanding the role of sensory information on the control of walking has implications for the development and advance of rehabilitative strategies for gait retraining in individuals with...

a place of mind, The University of British Columbia

Faculty of Education

Kinesiology Co-op Program Office
Room 156 Auditorium Annex | 1924 West Mall Vancouver | V6T 1Z2
Tel: 604.822.4794
Fax: 604.822.5884
E-mail: kin.coop@ubc.ca