Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise (American Kinesiology Associati) (original 2011; edition 2011)

by American Kinesiology Association

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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.… (more)

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Title:	Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise (American Kinesiology Associati)
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I was supposed to receive a copy of Careers in Sport, Fitness and Exercise as part of the Early Reviewer program, but my copy never found me. Recently it occurred to me to check my library system for a copy and that is the book I’m reviewing.

Careers in Sport, Fitness and Exercise is exactly what it purports to be: a fairly exhaustive guide to choosing and preparing for a job in one of mentioned fields. It is not unlike similar guides, but it rises above many in that the profiles of individuals already working in the fields show people of both genders, multiple ethnicities and a range of fitness levels. This work is appropriate for any high school, college or youth group careers collection.

Dejah_Thoris | May 27, 2013 |

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Very well written and very detailed. There are many opportunities in this field. The book outlines exactly what education is needed and how to proceed. Good for any high school library and college campus library for incoming Freshman. (

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l3wilso | Jan 3, 2012 |

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I loved how this book was so complete on job requirements. If you are looking for a career in any area of fitness this book is a definite plus. Great book. (

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Hillgirl | Oct 12, 2011 |

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Okay, so I finally received this book. I was looking through this book and reading some of the job descriptions and what is required for these jobs if you are looking at a career in any of the fields included in this book. I would have to say that this book is very detailed as to what is expected of someone going into any of the fields involving sport, fitness or exercise. I believe this book would make a great research material for choosing a career.

jrmall4books | Oct 5, 2011 |

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Very thorough review of career options in sports and fitness. Written for the college student trying to decide which direction to pursue. After two introductory chapters 29 specific jobs are examined in six different fields: fitness management; PE/coaching/officiating; sports marketing/management; sports medicine; allied health sciences; and higher education. Highly recommended for all students (and their parents) trying to evaluate options in these fields. (

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A2Zhunter | Oct 4, 2011 |

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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.

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The complete resource for anyone aspiring to a vocation focused on sport and fitness offers chapters written by experts in their respective fields. Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise details job descriptions, information on working conditions, salary ranges, responsibilities, key skills, and required certifications for 36 professions.

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