SHAPE AmericaSHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators is committed to ensuring all children have the opportunity to lead healthy, physically active lives. As the nation's largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals, SHAPE America works with its 50 state affiliates and national partners to support initiatives such as the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, Let's Move! Active Schools and the Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart programs. Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in health and physical education, and our resources provide the leadership, professional development and advocacy that support health and physical educators at every level —from preschool to university graduate programs.
Health and Fitness Professionals: A Practical Career Guide by Kezia EndsleyWelcome to the allied health professions If you are interested in a career in the health and fitness field (the allied health field, as it is often called), you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Do these career paths have a bright future? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers six main areas of health and fitness that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions. -Physical therapy -Occupational therapy -Recreational therapy -Exercise physiology -Massage therapy -Athletic training
Call Number: DVC - Pleasant Hill Library - Stacks R697.A4 E53 2019
Publication Date: 2019-01-31
Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise by American Kinesiology Association StaffCareers 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.
Call Number: DVC - Pleasant Hill Library - Stacks GV734.3 .C39 2011
Careers in Sports Medicine and Training by Laura Mars (Editor)Careers in Sports Medicine & Training contains twenty-four alphabetically arranged chapters describing specific occupations for those with a desire to work in the fields of sports medicine and training: the various areas of medical specialization that athletes depend upon to stay fit and competitive; sports and athletic training and conditioning, including personal trainers, instructors, and coaches; and therapy, including sport psychology, diet and nutrition and health education.