The UBC School of Kinesiology Mentorship Program (formerly Human Kinetics) began in 2009 with a small group of dedicated Alumni coming back to donate their time, talent and experience with current senior students in the Kinesiology Program.

The KIN Mentorship Program matches senior KIN students (3rd and 4th year) with a KIN alumni mentor who is a working professional and graduated from the School previously. Industry mentors can assist students with career goal setting, professional development, networking skills and how to successfully transition from university and into the professional working world beyond their B.Kin. This mentoring relationship is developed over the course of the academic school year (approximately running October – April).

What is Required?

Your mentoring relationship is what you make it!  Whether you meet over coffee or bring your mentee on site, it is up to you to make the best of your relationship.  Throughout the term however, we will provide events that you and your mentee can attend.  We will also alwasy be able to provide support and resources.  The only thing we do ask is a minimum time commitement which includes the following:

• Kick-off Event: October 26th from 6:00 - 8:00pm at War Memorial Gym, UBC
• Wrap-up Event: March 29th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Cecil Green House, UBC

Optional Socials (* counts as one face-to-face meet up)

• Holiday Mixer: Late November to Early December from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at War Memorial Gym, UBC
• Industry Night: January

Conversing once per month

• phone calls, emails, skype or in-person

One face-to-face meet up per term

• coffee, lunch, tour of your workplace, conferences, seminars, networking events, etc.

How do I get involved?

If you're interested in getting involved or would just like more information, please contact our Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator, Jackie Hoffmann at jackie.hoffmann@ubc.ca or at 604.822.0930.

Program Overview:

Mentor Application form

Student Application form