NOC 2021 · 31204 · TEER 1

NOC 31204: Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment

NOC 31204 is a TEER 1 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

Last checked against official sources 2026-10-01

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FSW · CEC

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Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment include specialized therapists who use techniques such as athletic or recreational therapy to aid in the treatment of mental and physical disabilities or injuries. They are employed by establishments such as hospitals, rehabilitation centres, extended health care facilities, clinics, recreational centres, nursing homes, industry, educational institutions and sports organizations, or they may work in private practice.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

athletic therapist
certified athletic therapist (CAT)
certified kinesiologist
exercise physiologist
human kineticist
kinesiologist
recreational therapist

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

Kinesitherapist → 32109 Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
Occupational therapists → 31203
Physiotherapists → 31202
Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers → 41406
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies → 41301

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Assess patients and review reports from physicians, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, counsellors, teachers and other professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning level
Prepare individualized and group treatment plans either independently or through a multidisciplinary team approach, based on health concerns and on recommendations from physicians or other health professionals
Design specialized therapy programs to maintain, rehabilitate or enhance movement, musculoskeletal functioning and performance in sports, work and recreation
Implement treatment plans by carrying out specialized therapy sessions employing approaches and techniques such as recreational, sports or other movement therapy
Observe, record observations and analyze patients during treatment sessions, write progress reports on patient outcomes and consult with other health professionals to evaluate treatment plans
May provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
May conduct research in respective field of specialization.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

CRS points from November 3, 2026

NOC 31204 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).

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Employment requirements

Kinesiologists require a four-year bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physical education or human kinetics.
Certification for kinesiologists is available through the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance.
Registration with a regulatory body is required for kinesiologists in Ontario.
Athletic therapists require a bachelor's degree in sport therapy or a degree in health sciences with a specialization in sports injury management.
Recreational therapists usually require a bachelor's degree in recreation with a specialization in therapeutic recreation.
Supervised practical training is usually required for occupations in this unit group.
Certification or membership with the appropriate national professional association or provincial counterpart may be required.

Good to know

There is no mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
31200	Psychologists	1
31201	Chiropractors	1
31202	Physiotherapists	1
31203	Occupational therapists	1
31209	Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating	1