{"product_id":"careers-in-sport-fitness-and-exercise-2nd-edition","title":"Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise-2nd Edition","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author-and-editor\" id=\"display-author-and-editor\"\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Editor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-excerpt\" id=\"display-excerpt\"\u003eExcerpts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you considering a career in sport, fitness, or exercise?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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, \u003ci\u003eCareers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalary ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitness instruction, personal training and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength and conditioning training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical education teaching and coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport officiating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports marketing and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletic training, sports medicine, and rehabilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllied health and public health sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport psychology performance enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport performance science in industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher education and professorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCareers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003eText for high school and college students contemplating a career in sport, fitness, or exercise. Also for the adults supporting them in their career development.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction to Careers in Kinesiology\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKim Graber, Penny McCullagh, Thomas Templin, and Shirl Hoffman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e A Guide to Making Intelligent Career Choices\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWojtek Chodzko-Zajko\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Fitness Instruction, Personal Training, and Fitness Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNiCole Keith and Rafael Alamilla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Personal Trainer\u003cbr\u003e Group Exercise Instructor\u003cbr\u003e Strength and Conditioning Coach\u003cbr\u003e Fitness Center Owner or Manager\u003cbr\u003e Health Promotion Specialist\u003cbr\u003e Fitness Leader in Gerontology Settings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Physical Education, Sport Instruction, and Coaching\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTim Brusseau and Michael Hemphill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Physical Education Teacher\u003cbr\u003e Sport Instructor\u003cbr\u003e Coach\u003cbr\u003e Sports Official\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Sport Marketing, Management, Administration, and Business\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKetra Armstrong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sport Administrator\u003cbr\u003e Sport Marketer\u003cbr\u003e Sport Media, Public Relations, and Information Director\u003cbr\u003e Sport Event Manager\u003cbr\u003e Sport Facility Operations Manager\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJolene Henning and DeAnne Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Certified Athletic Trainer\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Exercise Physiologist\u003cbr\u003e Sports Dietitian Nutritionist\u003cbr\u003e Aquatic Therapy Specialist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Kinesiology as Pre-Professional Training for Public Health and Allied Health Services\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane Clark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Physical Therapist\u003cbr\u003e Occupational Therapist\u003cbr\u003e Medical Doctor\u003cbr\u003e Physician Associate\/Assistant\u003cbr\u003e Nurse\u003cbr\u003e Public Health\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Performance Enhancement From a Behavioral Perspective\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDan Gould\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sport Psychology Professor and Researcher\u003cbr\u003e Sport Psychology Consultant\u003cbr\u003e Motor Development Consultant\u003cbr\u003e Motor Learning and Control Consultant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Exercise and Physical Activity From a Life Science Perspective\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoshua Leonardis and Jack Senefeld\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Biomechanics Laboratory Staff\u003cbr\u003e Sports Performance Scientist\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Research Scientist\u003cbr\u003e Ergonomist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Careers in Higher Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Anderson and Kate Hamel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kinesiology Faculty Member\u003cbr\u003e Kinesiology Researcher\u003cbr\u003e Kinesiology Department Administrator\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author-and-editor\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AMERICAN KINESIOLOGY ASSOCIATION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eAmerican Kinesiology Association\u003c\/b\u003e (AKA), an association of over 150 college and university departments, was formed in February 2007 by the Human Kinetics Foundation with the support of the National Academy of Kinesiology. The AKA promotes kinesiology as a unified field of study and serves as an advocate at academic, governmental, and professional levels, both nationally and internationally. The AKA serves the needs of kinesiology departments at colleges and universities, assists scholarly societies associated with kinesiology, and encourages cross-disciplinary study in kinesiology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITORS\u003cbr\u003e Thomas Templin, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emeritus of Purdue University, where he served as professor and chair of the department of health and kinesiology and as chair of the department of consumer science. His research has focused on teacher socialization within physical education that is grounded in organizational socialization theory and role theory. During his tenure as associate dean in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, he was a member of a research team that focused on physical activity interventions in elementary school classrooms. He is author or editor of numerous books and book chapters and has been a reviewer for various journals. A fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, Templin previously served as president of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and as president of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), where he now serves as executive director. In 2021, he received the Jerry R. Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award from the AKA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim C. Graber, EdD,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor and head of the department of health and kinesiology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She is former director of the university’s Campus Honors Program. Her research interests include children's wellness and legislative policy mandates, teacher education, and teacher socialization. She has published over 100 books, book chapters, and articles in peer-refereed journals and has presented her work at dozens of national and international conferences. She is the president of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA) and served as president and secretary of the Research Consortium, president of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), and chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Academy. She is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher\/Scholar, a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, and a fellow of SHAPE America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenny McCullagh, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor emerita from California State University at East Bay. Her research interests over the years have focused primarily on observational learning or how we modify physical and psychological behaviors as a function of watching others or ourselves. She has an extensive publication and presentation record. She is a former president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and Division 47 (Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA). She currently serves as executive director of NASPSPA and editor of \u003ci\u003eKinesiology Today\u003c\/i\u003e for AKA. She has been recognized by State University of New York–Brockport as a Distinguished Alumni and is a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology. In 2025, she received the Jerry R. 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