Download or read book Careers in Sport Fitness and Exercise written by American Kinesiology Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise is 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 leader in gerontology settings • Health promotion specialist • Fitness specialist • Physical education teacher • Sport instructor • Coach • Sport official • Sport psychologist • Sport administrator • Sport marketer • Media and public relations specialist • Professional scout • Sport event manager • Sport journalist • Sport facility operations manager • Clinical exercise physiologist • Certified clinical exercise specialist • Sport dietitian • Sports medicine clinic director • Physical therapist • Occupational therapist • Medical and osteopathic physicians • Chiropractor • Physician assistant • Kinesiology professor • Kinesiology researcher • Kinesiology department administrator If you are ready to pursue a job in the sport, fitness, or exercise industry, Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise is one resource you can’t be without.
Download or read book Dream Jobs in Sports Fitness and Medicine written by Laura La Bella and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2012-07-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to jobs in sports fitness and medicine, including team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports psychologists, and strength and conditioning coaches.
Download or read book The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports written by Glenn M. Wong and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides an overview of what students should consider and expect from the varied career options available to them in the sports industry. This book answers the questions students are most likely to have, including what courses they should take, the areas of study available to them, the salary they can expect to earn after graduation, and how they can get the job of their dreams. This essential guide will help increase sutdents' likelihood of finding careers in the highly competitve sports industry."--
Download or read book Careers in Sports and Fitness written by Debra Schmidt and published by Referencepoint Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careers in sports and fitness are among the most exciting and fastest-growing occupations in the United States today. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at sports and fitness jobs ranging from athletic trainers to recreation therapists, to sports medicine physicians.
Download or read book Careers in Sports Medicine and Training written by Laura Mars and published by Salem Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students passionate about finding a career in sports medicine and training with the necessary insight into the wide array of options open, from acupuncture to yoga.--
Download or read book Careers for Sports Nuts Other Athletic Types written by William Ray Heitzmann and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-04-14 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at job opportunities, training requirements, and salary figures for careers such as coaches, trainers, physical education teachers, game officials, fitness center operators, and sports medicine professionals.
Download or read book Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers written by Wm. Ray Heitzmann and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-04-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 100 "opportunities" for students and job seekers! The most comprehensive career book series available, Opportunities in . . . covers a range of professions, from acting to writing, and encompasses traditional as well as cutting-edge careers. Each book offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within each field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.
Download or read book Careers in Sports and Fitness written by Editors of Grey House and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serves as a stepping stone in understanding specific careers and provides a wealth of information on the education and training needed within each profession along with a look towards the future of the field with an informative employment outlook.
Download or read book I Like Sports What Jobs Are There written by Steve Martin and published by That's A Job. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That's a Job? I Like Sport is the perfect guide for children who love sports and want to know all about what careers they could have.
Download or read book Introduction to Exercise Science written by Terry J. Housh and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth edition of Introduction to Exercise Science introduces students to every core area of study in the discipline. It comprises concise chapters which introduce the history, key lines of inquiry relating to both health and performance, technology, certifications, professional associations, and career opportunities associated with each area. No other book offers such a wide-ranging, evidence-based introduction to exercise science. Written by leading and experienced experts, chapters include: reading and interpreting literature measurement in exercise science anatomy in exercise science exercise physiology exercise epidemiology athletic training exercise and sport nutrition biomechanics motor control exercise and sport psychology Packed with pedagogical features—from journal abstract examples to study questions and further reading suggestions—and accompanied by a website including practical lab exercises, Introduction to Exercise Science is a complete resource for a hands-on introduction to the core tenets of exercise science. It is an engaging and invaluable textbook for students beginning undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology, Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, Sports Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Health & Fitness.
Download or read book Careers in Focus written by Facts on File and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles careers as coaches and fitness professionals such as aerobics instructors, college sports coaches, dietitians and nutritionists, exercise physiologists, fitness directors, and more.
Download or read book Careers in Sport Fitness and Exercise written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes detailed job descriptions, information on working conditions, salary ranges, responsibilities, key skills, and required certifications for 36 careers in sport and fitness.
Download or read book Careers in Sports Fitness and Recreation written by Robert F. Wilson and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2001-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world is enjoying a sports and fitness revolution, and rewarding careers abound for sports-focused men and women. Described here are job opportunities in public and private health clubs, martial arts academies, public and private golf courses, sports equipment sales reps and retailers, and more. Here too is advice on training as referees, umpires, and judges at games and other athletic contests. Titles in the practical and enlightening Success Without College series guide ambitious young men and women toward satisfying and well-paying careers in fields where a college degree is not required. However, all occupations described do require specialized training, either on the job or in technical or vocational classroom settings. Readers learn how and where to get that training, then find out how to get started on the highway to career success.
Download or read book Careers in Dance written by Ali Duffy and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never before has a greater variety of careers been available in dance—and never before has such comprehensive, expert guidance on those burgeoning careers been accessible in one book. Careers in Dance is a master guide that will help students navigate the expanding opportunities in dance and familiarize current professionals with potential career choices that best align with their pursuits and strengths. This highly practical text offers a wealth of information on career options in a variety of settings and with a variety of focuses, including commercial ventures, scholarly pursuits, administrative avenues, medical and scientific settings, and interdisciplinary opportunities. Readers are guided in discovering their deepest interests and learning how to translate their unique strengths into rich and fulfilling careers. In keeping with recent trends in higher education dance programs, Careers in Dance spotlights entrepreneurship and leadership opportunities for dancers, delving into an array of options and offering much-needed advice. The book covers some of the social and cultural influences that affect success in the field, and it explores various career opportunities: K-12 and postsecondary dance education Dance studios Performance, choreography, and production Dance research, analytical writing, and journalism Dance administration and advocacy Dance science, therapy, and medical and somatic practices Private competition companies Technical theater and related areas The text also helps readers understand the connections between dance and other disciplines. For example, it details the interdisciplinary opportunities involving technology, technical theater, and media. It also notes the possibilities for continued education in graduate school programs and suggests approaches to acclimating to life as a working professional. Careers in Dance offers two recurring elements throughout the book: Profiles of, and interviews with, esteemed professional dancers, revealing their real-world experiences and affording insights into different dance careers Reflection prompts that encourage self-reflection and prepare readers to seek career development and career advancement opportunities This text explores the opportunities dance students and professionals can pursue, helps them pinpoint their areas of interest and strengths, and equips them to create their unique paths to a fulfilling career in dance. In doing so, Careers in Dance provides the advice and strategies dancers need to actualize their own destinies in dance.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Careers in Sports and Fitness written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Sports written by Carla Mooney and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether a reader’s interests are in playing sports, coaching, or simply sharing a sports experience with others, he or she will find a find a foothold in this extensive career guide. There are many, many career options within the field of sports, and, as this title will show readers, several of them don’t require higher education. This guide breaks down these options, offering a long list of online and offline resources for the determined career seeker and several first-person accounts from professionals in the field.
Download or read book Introduction to Careers in Health Physical Education and Sport written by Patricia A. Floyd and published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unique to Thomson Wadsworth. This booklet takes students through the complicated process of picking the type of careers they want to pursue, how to prepare for the transition into the working world, and insight to different types of career paths, education requirements, and reasonable salary expectations. Included is also a designated chapter that discusses some of the legal issues that surround the workplace, including discrimination and harassment. This supplement is complete with personal development activities designed to encourage the students to focus and develop better insight into their future.
