Aric Thompson

I was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in the year 2000 and am the oldest of four brothers. My family moved often while I was growing up, and sports were one of my main ways to build connections in new places. I spent a lot of my childhood outdoors, being active, and playing sports. Throughout the years, I developed an interest in physical health due to my own minor injuries and interest in improving performance. My interest grew after my mom experienced two major leg injuries, and I helped her with her recovery exercises. This eventually led to my interest in pursuing kinesiology and physiotherapy. To me, the most impactful things I learn are the things I can directly implement to help improve people's quality of life. My goal is to work as a kinesiologist to get hands-on experience helping others make meaningful steps toward improving their health before returning for a master’s program. While I enjoy being active, I've always been an analytical person striving to be the best I can be, while valuing creativity and social connections, which I believe are among my greatest strengths.