Madison Besant
Calgary,AB
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated Kinesiologist with extensive experience in injury rehabilitation, exercise prescription, and fitness assessment. Possessing a strong understanding of anatomy and physiology, combined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work with a wide range of clients to achieve their health and fitness goals and improve their quality of life. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest industry developments and advancement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinesiologist
CBI HEALTH CENTRE
04.2023 - Current
- Constructed and prescribed exercise routines for rehabilitation purposes in a return-to-work program.
- Facilitated modified duties to ensure clients are able to maintain employment autonomy.
- Updated patient files and case notes to allow for open communication with pre-existing case manager(s) and employer(s).
Head Volleyball Coach
LETHBRIDGE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Improved the athletic skills of 12 U13 volleyball players and developed an inclusive team environment
- Planned 1.5-2 hour practice sessions focusing on drills to improve player efficacy
- Established relationships between the athletes and provided myself as a resource to encourage growth
Rugby Athletic Trainer
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRONGHORNS
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed physical and functional assessments on injured athletes
- Administered rehabilitation programs, delivered ultrasounds and massage modalities, and supervised functional exercise screenings
- Treated athletes with both hot and cold modalities
Control Officer
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ETHICS
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted doping control testing at national sporting events, ensuring compliance with CCES regulations
- Administered urine collection procedures, following a strict procedure of custody protocols to ensure accurate and reliable results
Teacher’s Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Readily available as a resource to the students with inquiries regarding lecture and laboratory content
- Reviewed and graded 30 lab reports per week for the duration of the semester
- Demonstrated the requirements of the laboratory activities to strengthen student understanding
- Simultaneously completed a self-directed academic paper that incorporated lecture content
- Held a team leader position for a group of 8 students within the class. Provided myself as a resource to be able to ask questions and assist in the process of their final project
- Organized and planned lessons every Friday for a group of 30 students relating to the class material that had been presented prior that week
- Opened my availability to answer questions regarding class material and proof-read assignments
Assistant Volleyball Coach
GILBERT PATTERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Coached essential volleyball skills to a group of 12 middle school boys
- Taught strategy play for game scenarios while correcting and enforcing proper skill technique
Physiotherapist Assistant
CBI HEALTH CENTRE
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Shadowed underneath a kinesiology graduate and licensed physiotherapist to observe how they conducted their return to work program and treated their patients conditions
- Assisted in basic housekeeping duties such as obtaining ice and hot packs as well as performed ultrasounds and demonstrated exercises to the patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
Lethbridge, AB04.2023
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Managing Pain
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Performing Exercise Tests
- Human Anatomy
- Rehabilitation
Certification
CPR and Basic Life Saving
National Coaching Certification (NCCP)
Timeline
Kinesiologist
CBI HEALTH CENTRE
04.2023 - Current
Control Officer
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR ETHICS
11.2022 - 11.2022
Rugby Athletic Trainer
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE PRONGHORNS
09.2022 - 04.2023
Head Volleyball Coach
LETHBRIDGE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
01.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Volleyball Coach
GILBERT PATTERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher’s Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
09.2019 - 04.2022
Physiotherapist Assistant
CBI HEALTH CENTRE
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
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