Resources
What can you do with a Kinesiology degree?
American Kinesiology Association provides a page on Careers in Kinesiology, view the list now.
Click on the following links to read summary reports and descriptions of different careers related to kinesiology
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Sports Official | ||
Sports Sociology | ||
Personal Training and Aerobics Instruction | ||
Coaching and Scouting | ||
Team Physician | ||
Exercise Physiology |
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Click here to read Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2012 |
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.
Organization | Specialization and Certification | Website |
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 | |
American College Sports Medicine (ACSM) | Exercise Leader, Health/Fitness Specialist, Exercise Test Technologist, Health/Fitness Director, Exercise Specialist, Program Director | |
American Council on Exercise (ACE) | Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant | |
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 | |
Disabled Sports USA | Adapted Fitness Instructor | |
International Weightlifting Association (IWA) | CWT-Certified Weight Trainer | |
National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) | Certified Personal Fitness Trainer | |
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer | |
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 | |
Zumba Fitness, LLC. | Certified Zumba Instructor |