Making Kinnections - Kinesiology Podcast Kinformation

Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Research?  Learn from one of the original Kinesiologists in Canada who helped shape the profession of Kinesiology.  

In this episode, we talk with Fergal O'Hagan and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of our profession and how he has helped shape the Trent U kinesiology program.  Fergal is one of the OG Kinesiologists in the business. His perspective is very unique starting all the way back in 86' where he was involved in the discussion of regulating kinesiology as a profession.   

Fergal O'Hagan is a Registered Kinesiologist, academic and researcher. Fergal completed a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (Saskatchewan, 1984), Masters degree in Adapted Human Biodynamics (McMaster University, 1987), Ph.D in Exercise Science (University of Toronto, 2009), Post-graduate Diploma in Work Disability Prevention Research (Universite de Sherbrooke, 2011) and postdoctoral fellowship (Social Science and Humanities Research Council CURA program).   Practicing in the field of occupational rehabilitation with a range of clinical populations for 25 years, he successfully developed, implemented, evaluated and managed rehabilitation programs for acute and chronic disability. He is presently on faculty in the Department of Psychology at Trent University. O’Hagan’s research focuses on psychological and social process affecting work disability and the reintegration of workers following sickness absence.

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Are you a Kinesiologist interested in Pedorthics? 

Did you know you can combine your Kinesiology degree with a diploma in Pedorthics?  



In this epsiode, we talk with Brandon Nethercott and learn about his journey into become a kinesiologist, the importance of exercise in addition to orthotics and what he has learned from managing people.Brandon is a Registered Kinesiologist and Canadian Certified Pedorthist working out of Toronto, Ontario. Brandon completed his kinesiology degree in 2013 at Western University. After graduation he completed his diploma in Pedorthics and has more recently, in 2018, become an R.Kin. Brandon works as the the Regional Director of Align Custom Fit Footwear & Footcare.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

A Podcast Connecting Kinesiologists   

This podcast was made to learn about Kinesiologists in different areas of work and learn about their journey. The goal of the podcast is to get a conversation going about how Kinesiology can be used in different areas of work. Each episode we will bring on a new guest with lots of experience as an R.Kin and listen to their unique perspective.  As kinesiology grows as a profession it is important to learn about how other Kinesiologists are changing their practice, moving into different positions or working with other professionals.

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Madison Hudgins, R. Kin
Director and Kinesiologist at Breast Rehab located in Ottawa, Ontario. Madison graduated from the University of Ottawa in Human Kinetics and has been a registered member of the COKO since October 2018. Madison is very passionate about women’s health which helped lead her to finding a unique clinic opportunity with Breast Rehab.
In this episode, she tells why she declined all her grad school offer letters, what helped her decide women’s health was her niche, and the most important thing to do as a new kinesiologist.

Show Notes
0’ - Intro
3’ - Declined all grad schools to continue as a kinesiologist
4’ - Performance review turned into a clinic opportunity
6’ - Volunteering helped her the most to realize kinesiology as a profession
12’ - Women’s health interest started with a thought-provoking professor
16’ - Role as a Kinesiologist/Director
18’ - Interdisciplinary vs multidisciplinary clinic
22’ - We need to fight for our profession
26’ - Dream for every health team to have a kinesiologist
32’ - Number one thing is to connecting with people
37’ - Kinesiologist resources (Connected Kinesiologists Facebook Group, LinkedIn, Conferences, TED Talks)

Links
Madison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-hudgins-41610b176/
Breast Rehab Website: https://breastrehab.ca/
Breast Rehab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breastrehab/
Breast Rehab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breastrehab/

Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/
Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/
Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/
Making Kinnections Anchor: https://anchor.fm/makingkinnections
Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/

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Francesca McKenzie, R. Kin - Online Trainer

Francesca is a Registered Kinesiologist and Online Trainer with over 14 years experience in the fitness industry. Francesca holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and Health Science from York University, and she has taken numerous courses since in the areas of postural restoration, assessment, and disability management/return to work planning. Francesca is also the owner of FitFX Training where she trains clients online. She believes that exercise can be applied intelligently to help her clients reach new levels of strength, function, and optimal performance.

In this episode we talk about her own weight loss and fitness journey through kinesiology, taking the leap into online training and identifying your target audience.

Show Notes

01’ - R.Kin for 6 years in Toronto

02’ - Student athlete

04’ - How kinesiology helped her to lose weight

08’ - Leap of Faith into Online Training

13’ - Online Charting, Storage, HEP, Youtube

16’ - Panel on Virtual Kinesiology Sessions (Disclaimer Visible)

18’ - Day in the life of a Online Trainer

23’ - Knowing who your target audience is

26’ - Give your brand sometime to see what works

30’ - Postural Restoration Institute

36’ - Future of Kinesiology as a Profession

41’ - Advice for Kinesiology Students and New R.kins



LINKS

Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/

Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/

Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/

Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/

Francesca's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescamckenzierkin/

FitFX Website: https://fitfxtraining.ca/

Postural Restoration Institute: https://www.posturalrestoration.com/ 

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In this episode I interview Fabian Rayne. Fabian is the President and CEO of FabYourLife Inc., a multidisciplinary health and wellness company in Markham, Ontario. Fabian graduated in 2000 with an Honours Degree in Kinesiology At Western University.

Fabian has been practicing as a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario since April 2013. Recognized for his leadership and dedication to his field, Fabian has served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Kinesiology Association. Fabian is also bringing his knowledge to the classroom as an Instructor at the University of Guelph-Humber.

In this episode, we talk about playing in the CFL, wanting to own a business and looking at Kinesiology as a continuum.



Show Notes

01’ - Wanted to always own a business

03’ - Playing in the CFL and starting a business at the same time

05’ - Starting the business out of my parents basement’s

06’ - Having a strong business but even stronger network

09’ - Role as a Kinesiologist and owner in the clinic

12’ - Looking at Kinesiology through a continuum

15’ - Love of Kin tied back to being an athlete

21’ - The future is bright for Kins

30’ - Stop competing so much



LINKS

Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/

Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/

Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/

Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/



Fabian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayne-fabian-207a2311/

FabYourLife Website: https://fabyourlife.com/


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This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam.

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Michelle Jacobs, R. Kin - Family Health Team

Michelle Jacobs is a R.Kin and a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist working for the Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT). Michelle graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) in 2013 and then Niagara College graduate program Exercise Science for Health and Performance in 2014. It took a few years for her to get where she is at the KFHT and each step taught her something about what she wanted out of her career. Her role at the KFHT is to provide exercise prescription for the variety of rehabilitation programs offered as well as run health promotion programs. Working with such a wide patient population challenges her to use many of the skills she has learned over the years. She finds the work very rewarding when her patients make a lifestyle change that helps to manage their overall health. Michelle has truly found her dream job!

In this episode we talk about being "more than an assistant", helping the community at large and moving outside of the box.



Show Notes

01’ - Wrote COKO Exam in September 2014

02’ - Graduated from Brock University and Niagara College Health Promotion

05’ - QR Fitness Trails Placement

06’ - Wrote CSEP-CEP and COKO Exams in 2014

08’ - Learning to be more confident with clients

10’ - Being treated as a Physio Assistant

11’ - Deciding on the Kincardine Family Health Team

15’ - What is Family Health Team?

23’ - Team Unbreakable - Mental Health for Youth

26’ - Deciding that I can do more than being an assistant

28’ - Helping the community

29’ - Exercise is Medicine-> More Kins in a Family Health Team Role (Health Promotion)

33’ - Don’t be stuck in a box

35’ - Face it until you make it

37’ - Advice, Books, Courses



Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spennyraposo/

Making Kinnections Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingKinnectionsPodcast/

Making Kinnections LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/making-kinnections/

Making Kinnections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingkinnectionspodcast/



http://www.kincardinemedical.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Kincardine-Family-Health-Team-167360876734637/



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This course is ideal for those just starting to study for the COKO exam.

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