§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

kinesiologist

Kinesiologists study and research the movement of the body; its muscles and parts.

Description

Kinesiologists study and research the movement of the body; its muscles and parts. They analyse and use scientific data and methods to improve body motion, generally in humans, through an understanding of such areas as physiology, kinetics, neurology, and biology. They recognise the effects that some factors, such as body condition, have on motion and develop solutions to improve overall mechanics and mobility.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

human physiology kinetics research design biology nutrition kinanthropometry scientific modelling kinesiology biomechanics neurology human anatomy scientific research methodology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

acupuncture methods ergonomics sport psychology pathology biological chemistry exercise physiology psychology therapeutic massage psychomotor therapy rehabilitation kinesitherapy occupational physiology osteopathy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

calibrate laboratory equipment integrate gender dimension in research develop professional network with researchers and scientists gather experimental data synthesise information apply for research funding manage open publications manage personal professional development promote open innovation in research think abstractly draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation demonstrate disciplinary expertise manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data promote the transfer of knowledge apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities write scientific publications promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities increase the impact of science on policy and society operate open source software manage intellectual property rights speak different languages interact professionally in research and professional environments assess physical conditions of clients apply scientific methods evaluate research activities perform laboratory tests apply safety procedures in laboratory publish academic research communicate with a non-scientific audience manage research data conduct research across disciplines perform project management mentor individuals perform scientific research maintain laboratory equipment disseminate results to the scientific community correct potentially harmful movements

OPTIONALOptional competences

attend sports training assist patients with rehabilitation develop scientific theories prepare lesson content assist in performing physical exercises create a diet plan apply blended learning develop scientific research protocols teach in academic or vocational contexts perform lectures archive scientific documentation provide individual exercise programmes develop patient treatment strategies contribute to the rehabilitation process deal with challenging people write research proposals create exercise programmes for health risks assist in clinical trials

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)