Are you fascinated by how the human body moves, develops, ages and rebuilds itself? Do you want to be able to understand the complex processes that govern how human beings use their bodies and muscular systems to perform everyday tasks from picking up a cup of coffee to running marathons? Majoring in Kinesiology and
Health Science can answer such queries and lead you down a path of varied professions from Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation to the design of sneakers and professional fitness equipment. This list is not exhaustive but provides an idea of the options graduates have and what they have gone
on to do. Some options are more directly associated with a Kinesiology and Health Science degree than others.
Kinesiology and Health Science
a Kinesiology and Health Science
Degree
and Organizations
- Physical Education Instructor
- Physical Therapist
- Physician
- Recreation Planner
- Recreation Program Director
- Recreational Therapist
- Recruiter/Scout
- Resort/Spa Coordinator
- Salesperson
- Sports Agent
- Sports Analyst
- Sports Equipment Designer
- Sports Historian
- Sports League Coordinator
- Sports Marketing Professional
- Sports Merchandise
- Sports Merchandise Design
- Sports Program Coordinator
- Sports Psychologist
- Sportscaster
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Some of these career choices may require additional education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential education or professional formative courses and exams. For a more in-depth description of some of the careers mentioned above visit Career Cruising (login information can be found on the home page of the Career Centre's online system) or the National Occupational Classification website.
Exciting Career Opportunities in Kinesiology and Public Health
Exciting Career Opportunities with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
- Careers in Kinesiology
- Careers in Public Health
Additional Opportunities
- Cal Poly Career Services
- College of Science and Mathematics Pre-Health Careers
- United States Department of Labor
- Centers for Disease Control
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Association of Physician Assistants
- American Nursing Association
Further Opportunities
- Consultant
- Education
- Fitness Careers
- Health Fitness Medicine
- Health Fitness Rehabilitation
- Health Club Administration & Personnel
- Health & Wellness Promotionals
- Recreation & Leisure
- Sports Related
Consultant
- Conference Services
- Event Planning
- Nutritional Supplements
- Sports Equipment
Education
- Health Educator
- Teacher
- K-12
- Community College
- University
Fitness Careers
- Fitness and Exercise Instructor
- Corporate Fitness and Wellness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Special Population - Wellness Instructor
- Choreography & Music Services
- Disabled
- Geriatric Opportunities
- Assisted Living Facility Fitness Director
- Pre or Postnatal
- Yoga Instructor
Health Fitness Medicine
- Chiropractor
- Dietitian
- Exercise Physiologist
- Nurse
- Nutritionist
- Osteopathic Physician
- Physician
- Physician's Assistant
Health Fitness Rehabilitation
- Athletic Trainer
- Certified Orthotist
- Certified Prosthetist
- Dance / Movement Therapist
- Ergonomic Researcher/Designer
- Exercise Researcher
- Hand Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Recreation Therapist
- Rehabilitation Therapist
Health Club Administration & Personnel
- Exercise Program Director
- Exercise Test Consultant /Technologist
- Racquet Sport Instructor
- Diet Counselor
Health & Wellness Promotionals
- Health Food Stores/Sales
- Vitamins, Nutritional Supplements
- Health Inspector
- Health Educator
- Pharmaceutical Sales
Recreation & Leisure
- Camp Owner/Director
- YMCA
- Boy Scouts
- Red Cross
- Weight Loss
- Sports
- Cruise Director
- Parks & Recreation Departments
Sport Related
- Agent/Sports Representative
- Charity Sports Marketing
- Coaching
- Equipment Manager
- League Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations & Sports Information Professional
- Scout
- Special Events Planning / Director of Promotions
- Sports Administration
- Athletic Director
- Sports Attorney
- Sports Entrepreneur
- Product Development
- Product Distribution
- Sports Facility Administration
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Museums/Halls of Fame
- Sports Officiating
- Stadium Operations
- Strength & Conditioning Specialist