Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions

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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 descriptionsWorking conditionsSalary rangesResponsibilitiesKey skillsProfiles 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, personal training and managementStrength and conditioning trainingPhysical education teaching and coachingSport officiatingSports marketing and managementAthletic training, sports medicine, and rehabilitationAllied health and public health sciencesPhysical therapySport psychology performance enhancementSport performance science in industryHigher education and professorship

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.

From the Publisher

Audiences: Text for high school and college students contemplating a career in sport, fitness, or exercise. Also for the adults supporting them in their career development.

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 careers in physical activity with the help of experts

Make an informed decision about careers in sport, fitness, or exercise

With information about 36 career tracks, this user-friendly book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make an informed career decision. For each career path, there is information on job descriptions, working conditions, salary ranges, responsibilities, and key skills. Student and professional profiles offer insight into the benefits and challenges of pursuing particular career tracks.

For each career path, you’ll be provided with useful information:

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

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 13, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ Second
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718234481
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718234482
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.02 x 0.48 x 9.98 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #323,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #254 in Job Hunting (Books) #270 in Sports Reference (Books) #436 in Health, Mind & Body Reference
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