Health and Exercise Science Careers Darrid Watson Audience: High School Students interested in HES Careers

Different Careers in Health & Exercise Science Field Careers in Health Promotion: Certified Fitness Instructor Certified Personal Trainer YMCA Professional or Health Club Owner Manager Program / Athletic Director Careers in Hospitals: Cardiac Rehabilitation Educational Director Health Administration Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Programs Nutrition Educator Pulmonary Rehabilitation Next Slide

Careers in Health & Exercise Cont. Careers in Non-Profit Organizations: American Cancer Association American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Lung Association Agency on Aging College / University Student Health Promotion Community Health Promotion Long Term Care Facilities / Activities Director National Arthritis Foundation Other Philanthropic Agencies / Associations Careers in Corporate Health Promotions: The White House Athletic Club NBC Sony Fitness Center Coors Wellness Center Heart Works Center Hewlett-Packard City of Fort Collins IBM Johnson and Johnson StorageTek Verizon Wireless

Specific Job Careers in HES Fitness Center Manager Nurse Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Epidemiologist Research Assistant Physician Public Health Advocate Recreational Therapist Physician Assistant Pharmaceutical Sale Representative Educator Personal Trainer

Grad School Programs Exercise Physiology Business Administration Counseling Education K-12 Health Care Administration Higher Education/Student Affairs Nutrition Educator Public Health Athletic Training Sports & Exercise Psychology Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Health Promotion Wellness Promotion Sports Injury Management

Grad. Programs Cont. Sports Administration Chiropractic Dentistry Nursing Medicine Physician Assistant Biomechanics NEXT

Skills Developed with a HES Major Health and Exercise Science helps develops skills such as: Interpersonal skills, Organizing; Problem-solving skills, Proper Nutrition; Motivation skills; Assessment skills; CPR

Like Making Money? Here is a list of the top 18 highest paying careers in Exercise Sports Medicine Careers as of 2015.

Top 18 Highest Paying Jobs in Exercise Sports Medicine Careers 10. Occupational Therapy Assistant $57,260 11. Physical Therapy Assistant $54,330 12. Exercise Physiologist $49,040 13. Athletic Trainer $44,720 14. Massage Therapist $41,790 15. Strength Coach $40,000 16. Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor $39,410 17. Occupational Therapy Aide $29,040 18. Physical Therapy Aide $26,660 1. Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine) $760,000 2. Physiatrist $321,000 3. Orthopedic Physician (Non-Surgical) $271,000 4. Podiatrist $137,480 5. Physical Therapist $83,940 6. Chiropractor $79,760 7. Occupational Therapist $80,000 8. Sports Psychologist $67,000 9. Dietitian/Nutritionist $57,440

These next few slides will give information about some of the careers in Health and Exercise Science.

5 Prerequisites for Physical Therapy (PT) School Minimum 3.0 GPA (usually required) Taking and completing all required courses prior to enrolling Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score must be from within past 5 years to be considered valid for application Completely fill out the application forms for the programs you’re applying to Work experience in a physical therapy setting (volunteer or employed)

Sports Dietitians As a sports dietitian, your primary job is to consult with and counsel athletes on the volume and timing of macro/micronutrient intake. Also educate and instruct athletes on effective eating habits, scheduling the protein and carbs throughout different training phases. Here are a few tips for this job: Network within the Athletic Community, Volunteer/Observe to Gain References, Further Your Education, Become a CPSDA Member

Physical Therapy Assistant Prerequisite Courses: Biology I Anatomy and Physiology I and II English I Intro to Psychology Medical Terminology Communications related course, and College Algebra or Statistics (or other math-related course) Requirements for applying to PT Assistant School: Take ACT or SAT and submit scores Minimum 2.0 GPA Fill out apps Provide official transcripts from all high schools and colleges Min. 10-50 hours of volunteering/observing Physical Therapists 2 or more references

Exercise Physiology As of currently, there is no nationally standardized academic, certification or licensure requirements to practice as an exercise physiologist as the profession in currently unregulated and it is relatively new. A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or another closely related area is pretty much considered the entry-level required to be an EP, however most healthcare facilities required their EP’s to have a master’s degree or higher.

Athletic Training ATCs are required to be licensed and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and comprehensive field experience, and needs to pass the standardized Board of Certification exam. Personal training is a “fitness” occupation and athletic training is a “healthcare” occupation, similar yet different. Personal trainers are more of exercise instructors/coaches with a variety of degrees in education and they are not considered practitioners.

Qualities of a good Trainer Qualities of a good Personal Trainer: Leadership Creativity Motivation Professionalism Qualities of a good Athletic Trainer: Good Listening Skills Precise Manual Dexterity Effective Communication Ability to quickly think and take appropriate action Organizational and Management skills

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist A bachelor’s degree is required to become a CSCS. Primarily focuses on strength, power, agility and speed. More educated in sports performance area and science than the average certified personal trainer. Focuses more on physical ability. CSCS Requirements

CSCS Requirements 4 year bachelor’s degree in any subject A bachelor of science in kinesiology, exercise science, or any related major is highly recommended to prepare for this certification exam Passing the CSCS exam Complete 6 continuing education credits (CECs) every 2-year period to maintain certification

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