{"product_id":"careers-in-sport-fitness-and-exercise-a-guide-to-kinesiology-professions-9781718234482","title":"Careers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you considering a career in sport, fitness, or exercise? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs interest in physical activity continues to expand, so do career opportunities in the field. Written by experts from various areas in the physical activity sciences, \u003ci\u003eCareers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise: A Guide to Kinesiology Professions, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to career paths in kinesiology. With information about 36 career tracks, it is a must-have for anyone who wants to make an informed career decision. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou will feel equipped to compare career paths after learning about the educational and certification requirements needed to secure and maintain each one. For each career path, you'll be provided with useful information: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJob descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalary ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfiles of professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of kinesiology is broad and offers a diverse range of career opportunities. Throughout the text, student and professional profiles will give you insight into the benefits and challenges of pursuing particular educational tracks. These honest discussions will help you narrow down the careers that appeal to your strengths and interests. Explore career tracks like these: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitness instruction, personal training and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength and conditioning training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical education teaching and coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport officiating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports marketing and management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletic training, sports medicine, and rehabilitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllied health and public health sciences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport psychology performance enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport performance science in industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher education and professorship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCareers in Sport, Fitness, and Exercise, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e is produced by the American Kinesiology Association, which is dedicated to promoting kinesiology as a central contributor to the understanding of human health and performance. This guide will prove to be an invaluable resource as you contemplate your career path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e American Kinesiology Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.98h x 7.02w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718234482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AMERICAN KINESIOLOGY ASSOCIATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The \u003cb\u003eAmerican Kinesiology Association\u003c\/b\u003e (AKA), an association of over 150 college and university departments, was formed in February 2007 by the Human Kinetics Foundation with the support of the National Academy of Kinesiology. The AKA promotes kinesiology as a unified field of study and serves as an advocate at academic, governmental, and professional levels, both nationally and internationally. The AKA serves the needs of kinesiology departments at colleges and universities, assists scholarly societies associated with kinesiology, and encourages cross-disciplinary study in kinesiology. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE EDITORS \u003cbr\u003e Thomas Templin, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emeritus of Purdue University, where he served as professor and chair of the department of health and kinesiology and as chair of the department of consumer science. His research has focused on teacher socialization within physical education that is grounded in organizational socialization theory and role theory. During his tenure as associate dean in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan, he was a member of a research team that focused on physical activity interventions in elementary school classrooms. He is author or editor of numerous books and book chapters and has been a reviewer for various journals. A fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, Templin previously served as president of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and as president of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), where he now serves as executive director. In 2021, he received the Jerry R. Thomas Distinguished Leadership Award from the AKA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim C. Graber, EdD, \u003c\/b\u003e is the Shahid and Ann Carlson Khan Professor and head of the department of health and kinesiology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She is former director of the university's Campus Honors Program. Her research interests include children's wellness and legislative policy mandates, teacher education, and teacher socialization. She has published over 100 books, book chapters, and articles in peer-refereed journals and has presented her work at dozens of national and international conferences. She is the president of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA) and served as president and secretary of the Research Consortium, president of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), and chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Academy. She is a University of Illinois Distinguished Teacher\/Scholar, a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, and a fellow of SHAPE America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePenny McCullagh, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor emerita from California State University at East Bay. Her research interests over the years have focused primarily on observational learning or how we modify physical and psychological behaviors as a function of watching others or ourselves. She has an extensive publication and presentation record. She is a former president of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), the American Kinesiology Association (AKA), the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and Division 47 (Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA). She currently serves as executive director of NASPSPA and editor of \u003ci\u003eKinesiology Today\u003c\/i\u003e for AKA. She has been recognized by State University of New York-Brockport as a Distinguished Alumni and is a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology. In 2025, she received the Jerry R. 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