Eric Labas 

 3461 Budehaven Drive – Nanaimo BC – V9T 6E1  

 250-713-0319    elabas19@hotmail.com  https://elabas19.wixsite.com/labaseric

 

Professional Highlights: 

• Bachelor’s of Kinesiology Degree in 2023

• 2+ years of work experience as a Kinesiologist  

• High level experience both coaching and playing hockey & swimming

• Strong ability to develop relationships with clients  

• Pasion for helping others, especially the aging population

 

 

Experience

 

Long Lake Physiotherapy                                                                                   2022-present

Kinesiologist, 525 Third Street 

• Assessed and analyzed the mechanics of movement and physical function 

• Designed personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs for clients 

• Developed programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, coordination, and fitness 

• Addressed areas of weakness or dysfunction in clients’ movement patterns 

• Provided education on proper body mechanics and injury prevention techniques 

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans 

• Promoted overall health and well-being through exercise and physical activity 

• Excelled teaching hydrotherapy, hockey dryland, and group fitness classes 

• Mastered the Practice Perfect software used by the organization 

 

North Island Silvertips (BCEHL)                                                                        2022 

Athletic Therapist, Nanaimo, BC 

• Worked collaboratively with the team and staff in a fast-paced athletic setting 

• Provided group health initiatives through leading group exercise sessions 

• Manipulated muscles and other soft tissues on the body 

• Developed and administered treatment plans for sport-related injuries including supporting tape jobs for ankles, shoulders, wrists, and knees 

• Gained experience diagnosing and treating multiple concussions

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Advanced Health and Sport Clinic                                                                    2022 

Laser Technician, 5160 Dublin Way 

• Administered treatment to patients under medical direction from Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, or other clinicians 

• Monitored patients progress, implementing changes to treatment if the patient is not responding optimally while educating them on their healing timelines

 

Canucks Autism Network                                                                                    2022

Support Worker, 788 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC 

• Supported participants on the autism spectrum by ensuring the enjoyed their sport experience with our organization 

• Created visual supports to ensure participants were able to effectively understand our communications 

• Enhanced my personal communication skills with participants on the spectrum  

 

Volunteering

 

Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club                                                                   2017-2020

Volunteer & Coach, 500 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC

• 100+ hours assisting with swim meet preparation, coaching, administration, etc 

 

Salish Storm                                                                                                           2023

Volunteer on ice Coach, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo BC

• 50+ hours volunteer coaching and assisting at weekly hockey practices 

 

Canucks Autism Network                                                                                    2022

Volunteer, 1788 W 8th Ave, Vancouver BC

• Along with working support I volunteered at several community events with different ages and participants on the spectrum. 

 

Nanaimo Minor Hockey                                                                                      2019-Present

Mentor, 750 Third St, Nanaimo BC

• 50+ hours of mentoring and supervising for young officials  

 

StrongerU                                                                                                                2023

302 Water St, Newburg New York City

• I instructed weekly fitness classes over zoom for seniors

• The classes featured weekly choreographed lessons focusing on cardiovascular health, overall strength, and balance. 

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Education

 

Kinesiology Degree                                                                                                                                    2023 

Vancouver Island University  

Overall 3.97 GPA 

 

Key courses Completed: 

KIN 232: Exercise Prescription, 

KIN 301: Advanced Anatomy 

KIN 365: Active and Healthy Aging 

KIN 391: Research Methods Kinesiology 

KIN 400: Biomechanics  

KIN 401: Injury Management of Physical activity and Sport 

KIN 491: Scholarship in Kinesiology 

 Completed a 120-hour internship with Advanced Health and Sport Clinic

 Completed a second 120-hour internship with Long Lake Physiotherapy 

 

Relevant Academic Knowledge:

• Upgraded my screening, assessment, and program design skills for both nonclinical and selected clinical populations which has enhanced my work. 

• Improved my anatomical knowledge of the head, neck, torso hands, and feet, with an emphasis on function and pathology resulting in deeper understanding of the human body. 

• Educated on the aging process and its impact on performance, fitness, and overall health leading to clear and effective communication regarding older client’s progress. 

• Analyzed Kinesiology research questions, methodology, statistics, ethics, which enabled me to conduct my own research on relevant topics. 

• Learned how the physical laws of nature apply to physical activity in a variety of settings which broadened my perspective of movement and enhanced my ability to analyze motion. 

• Became introduced to proper recognition, treatment, and prevention of injuries in a practical setting which led to a passion in athletic therapy.  

• Challenged to research different career paths while presenting weekly to fellow students. My research included interviews with medical staff members from the Calgary Flames and the Washington Capitals.   

 

 

Certifications and Awards  

Kinesiology Scholarship                                                                                          2023

• First Open Heart Society of BC Bursary 

 

Certified Personal Trainer                                                                                      2022

• Canadian Fitness Education Services  

 

Certified Geriatric Fitness Instructor                                                                    2022

• StrongerU Senior Fitness 

 

First Aid/AED                                                                                                          2022

• MyCPR Now 

 

Medical College Admission Test                                                                            2023

• Written and passed the (practice) MCAT as part of my final graduation project at VIU