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CHAPTER 2Careers In Kinesiology

Kinesiology Books Publisher 1

Diversity of University Kinesiology ProgramsDiversity of University Kinesiology Programs

Opportunities for Kinesiology Graduates• Health and Fitness• Therapy and Rehabilitation• Teaching and Coaching• Sport Management and Administration• Medicine and Medical Science• Various Other Fields

Opportunities for Kinesiology Graduates• Health and Fitness• Therapy and Rehabilitation• Teaching and Coaching• Sport Management and Administration• Medicine and Medical Science• Various Other Fields

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• Since 1970s, kinesiology programs have undergone diversification and expansion

• Enabling a large variety of career opportunities

DIVERSITY OF KINESIOLOGY PROGRAMS


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Today:

Diverse physical education programs, names and career

opportunities

Diversification of knowledge

and its application

1940-70s:Physical

education programs primarily training

teachers


• Used to have narrowly defined careers as physical education teachers, coaches, and trainers

• Today, a wide variety of career opportunities

OPPORTUNITIES OF KINESIOLOGY GRADUATES



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• Phenomenon of the late 20th century matched by the explosion of career opportunities for kinesiology graduates

HEALTH AND FITNESS INDUSTRY


4 principal programs


Worksite programs

• At worksites, to manage health care costs

• “Consultants”

• Health education classes, health risk appraisals, and lifestyle changes initiatives

Commercial programs

• Membership sales are the major focus• Franchised or independent• Gender-specific• Focus-specific

• “Retention of existing members” model

• Big business in across America

Clinical programs

• In hospitals, general medical clinics, and specialized clinics

• More specific than commercial programs• Example: cardiac rehabilitation

• Some leaning toward the commercial model

Community programs

• Non-profit municipal or recreational facilities

• Director and management opportunities

• Requires multidiscipline training (e.g., physical education + management)

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• Develops or restores physical capabilities

• Can be directed at:• Capabilities such as strength or

endurance• Specific muscle groups• Neuromuscular coordination of body

portions

THERAPY AND REHABILITATION


•Restoring lost skills or functions

•Injuries: returns to previous level of

functioning

•Older people: physical and

emotional improvements

•Acquiring skills & functions

•Developmental deficiencies; e.g., weight loss

•Improving some aspect of one’s capacity; e.g., power skating camps

•Physical abnormalities: e.g., children with disabilities


Exercise Therapy Professionals

• Who are they?• Occupational therapists• Physiotherapists• Cardiac rehabilitation specialists

• Can be found in hospitals, outpatient clinics, sport settings, private practice

• Require specialized training• Varying requirements for different professions• Frequently changing standards


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• Many different possibilities:

• Various teaching versus coaching combinations• From elite to adapted sports• From non-profit organizations to corporations• From preschool to intercollegiate• From local to professional sports

• Various combinations of teaching and coaching requirements depending on position

• Different work days, audiences, and accreditation requirements

TEACHING AND COACHING


Teachers

•Base audiences •No natural selection process

involved•A wide range of capabilities

Coaches

•Selective audience•More developed skills

•Individuals have a high degree of interest


• At all levels of sports industry – professional, local, amateur, for-profit, non-profit

• Possibility of transitioning into entertainment industry

SPORT MANAGEMENT


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Opportunities

•Athlete representation

•Event management

•Marketing

•Public relations and advertising; public address announcing; research on sport fans’ attitudes; creating, producing, and promoting sport memorabilia

•Supporting careers

•Insurance company representatives; talent scouts; writers; promoters

Requirements

•Physical education

•Background in PA + strong communication skills + supporting courses in finance, human resource management, or marketing

•In a highly specialized segment, additionsladvanced degree is beneficial

•MBA, law degree, master’s degree


• Considered the hallmark of careers in kinesiology

• Foundational knowledge of kinesiology

MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCE


Require a doctoral degree, residency

and exit exams


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VARIOUS OTHER FIELDS

• Requiring communication skills• Pharmaceutical • Medical equipment salespersons

• Requiring unique skills, whether related or unrelated to physical education

• Firefighting• Police• Nursing• Construction



• Kinesiology programs were designed primarily to train teachers

• Diversification and expansion occurred

• Now a large variety of careers available

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER


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