Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise

Are you considering a career in sport, fitness, or exercise?

As interest in physical activity continues to expand, so do career opportunities in the field. Written by experts from various areas in the physical activity sciences, Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to career paths in kinesiology. With information about 36 career tracks, it is a must-have for anyone who wants to make an informed career decision.

You will feel equipped to compare career paths after learning about the educational and certification requirements needed to secure and maintain each one. For each career path, you’ll be provided with useful information:

• Job descriptions
• Working conditions
• Salary ranges
• Responsibilities
• Key skills
• Profiles of professionals

The field of kinesiology is broad and offers a diverse range of career opportunities. Throughout the text, student and professional profiles will give you insight into the benefits and challenges of pursuing particular educational tracks. These honest discussions will help you narrow down the careers that appeal to your strengths and interests. Explore career tracks like these:

• Fitness instruction and management
• Strength and conditioning training
• Physical education teaching and coaching
• Sport officiating
• Sports medicine
• Sport management
• Sport psychology
• Allied health sciences
• Physical therapy
• Sport performance science in industry and higher education

Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise, Second Edition, is produced by the American Kinesiology Association, which is dedicated to promoting kinesiology as a central contributor to the understanding of human health and performance. This guide will prove to be an invaluable resource as you contemplate your career path.