Health and Fitness Professionals: A Practical Career Guide by
Welcome 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
Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise by
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.
Careers in Sports Medicine and Training by
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.
