Sessional Instructional Assistant: KINHClinical Assessment of Movement Capacity

Job Title

Sessional Instructional Assistant: KIN
8125H1:
Clinical Assessment of Movement Capacity

• Date Posted: 07/14/2026
• Closing Date: 08/05/2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Req : 49352
• Job Category: Sessional Instruction
• Faculty/Division: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
• Department: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
• Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
• Existing Vacancy: Yes
• Course Code: KIN
  8125H1:
  Clinical Assessment of Movement Capacity
• Estimated TA support: 0
• Estimated course enrolment: 40
• Class schedule: Wednesdays 9:00 AM – noon;
  Tutorials Thursday 1:00–2:30 PM, Thursday 2:30–4:00 PM
• Sessional dates of appointment: September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
• Appointment percentage: 70 hours
• Salary: $55.25 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Kinesiologists typically assess individuals’ movement capacity using observations of their ability to execute whole-body, functional movement patterns. When someone is unable to perform such movements, or performs them in undesirable ways, there are multiple possibilities as to why this is the case. In this course, we consider the underlying components of movement capacity, and potential causes of incapacity including neuro‑musculo‑skeletal health disorders.

Students learn about the process of clinical reasoning that links manifestations of movement incapacity to potential underlying causes, and develop skills related to the techniques of assessment that underlie that reasoning. A mixture of lectures and practical laboratories will be used to aid in the development of knowledge and skills related to clinical assessment.

• Exercise professional with experience teaching practical, activity‑oriented classes.
• Skill in assessing movement patterns, designing exercise programs and coaching clients.
• Comfortable coaching small and large group exercise sessions.
• Master‑level degree and/or experience teaching a similar course (preferred).

• Assist with teaching a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content.
• Develop, administer, and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Calculate and submit grades.
• Hold regular office hours.
• Supervise TAs assigned to the course, if applicable.
• Course delivered in in‑person format.

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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