Listing of Kinesiology Careers
- Account Executive, Special Risk Insurance
- Activities Director
- Assistant Athletic Director
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Training
- Biomechanist
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Chiropractor
- Coach
- Coaching and Scouting
- College/University Professor
- Community Recreation Specialist
- Department Manager
- Employee Fitness/Wellness Director
- Exercise Physiologist
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise/Fitness Instructor
- Health/Wellness Educator
- Injury Prevention Specialist
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Equipment/Supply Sales
- Medical Researcher
- Occupational Physiologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Personal Trainer
- Personal Training and Aerobics Instruction
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Recreational Therapist
- Registered Nurse
- Rehab specialist
Listing of Certifications
Obtaining certification may be required for some professions. Even if it is not required, obtaining a certification will make you much more marketable. Below are some exercise science certifications.
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Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) |
AFP Fitness Practitioner, Primary Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer & Fitness Counselor, Step Reebok Certification, Weight Room/Resistance Training Certification, Emergency Response Certification |
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) |
Exercise Leader, Health/Fitness Specialist, Exercise Test Technologist, Health/Fitness Director, Exercise Specialist, Program Director |
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American Council on Exercise (ACE) |
Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant |
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The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research |
PFS-Physical Fitness Specialists (Personal Trainer), GEL-Group Exercise Leadership (Aerobic Instructor), ADV.PFS-Advanced Physical Fitness Specialist, Biomechanics of Strength Training, Health Promotion Director |
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Disabled Sports USA |
Adapted Fitness Instructor |
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National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) |
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer |
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National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) |
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer |
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YMCA of the USA |
Certified Fitness Leader (Stage I-Theory, II-Applied Theory, III-Practical, Certified Specialty Leader, Trainer of Fitness Leaders, Trainer of Trainers |
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Zumba Fitness, LLC. |
Certified Zumba Instructor |