Becoming a Kinesiology Professional (Flashcards)

What do all kinesiology professionals have in common?

• A desire to help others

• A passion for understanding human movement or experience

• Some level of training beyond high school

Starting point: Most start where you are sitting

• They start as students who have a passion and a dream.

Pathways to becoming: Non-Degree, Degree, and Multiple Degrees

• Non-Degree Professions

  • Youth Coach

  • Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • Personal Trainer

  • Fitness Instructor

  • Home Health Aid

• Degree Professions

  • Registered Nurse

  • Recreation Director

  • Epidemiologist

  • Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Health Educator

• Multiple Degrees Professions

  • Chiropractor

  • Physical Therapist

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Athletic Trainer

  • Registered Dietician

  • Sports Medicine Doctor