Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise

Name: Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise
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ISBN: 9780736095662

ISBN-10: 0736095667

ISBN-13: 9780736095662

Edition: 2011

Authors: American Kinesiology Association

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Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exerciseis your guide to landing your dream job in one of today's most exciting, popular, and fastest-growing industries! Produced by the American Kinesiology Association, this hands-on guide includes detailed job descriptions, information on working conditions, salary ranges, responsibilities, key skills, and required certifications for 36 careers in sport and fitness: Aquatic therapist Athletic trainer (college or university sport team) Athletic trainer (high school sport team) Athletic trainer (as physician extender) Athletic trainer (clinical) Personal trainer Group exercise instructor Strength and conditioning coach Fitness center owner or manager Fitness…

Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 7/12/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 6.97" wide x 9.92" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface



Examining the Big Picture



Making Intelligent Career Choices in Kinesiology



Careers in Fitness Instruction, Personal Training, and Fitness Management


Personal Trainer


Group Exercise Instructor


Strength and Conditioning Coach


Fitness Center Owner or Manager


Health Promotion Specialist


Fitness Leader in Gerontology Settings



Careers in Physical Education, Sport Instruction, Coaching, Sports Officiating, and Sport Psychology


Physical Education Teacher


Sport Instructor


Coach


Sport Official


Sport Psychologist



Careers in Sport Marketing and Management


Sport Administrator


Sport Marketer


Media and Public Relations


Professional Scout


Sport Event Manager


Sport Media Specialist


Sport Facility Operations Manager



Careers in Sports Medicine


Certified Athletic Trainers


Clinical Exercise Physiologist


Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist


Sport Dietician


Sports Medicine Clinic and Center Director


Aquatic Therapy Specialist



Kinesiology as Pre-Professional Training for Allied Health Sciences


Physical Therapist


Occupational Therapist


Medical and Osteopathic Physicians


Chiropractor


Physician Assistant



Careers in Higher Education


Where You Will Work


What You Will Do


Whom You Will Work With


What Personal Skills and Abilities You Will Need to Succeed


What Education and Certifications You Will Need


Future Outlook


Online Resources


Index


About the Editor


About the Contributors