1.2 Possible Career Paths

A.J. Stephen; Sarah Fraser; Connor Dalton

1.2 Possible Career Paths

Jobs related to Kinesiology: Physiotherapist, Physical Ed Teacher, Sports Coach, and physician. — Photo (top left) by Kampus Production, Photo (top right) by Xhemi Photo, Photo (bottom left) by ThisIsEngineering, Photo (bottom right) by Anna Shvets, Pexels License

Kinesiology graduates are highly employable. A degree or diploma in Kinesiology or a related discipline can lead to many different careers. Some are directly related to health and fitness, while others may surprise you!

Careers Directly Related to Kinesiology:

Personal Trainer
Kinesiologist
Athletic Therapist
Researcher
Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapist
Fitness Instructor
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Recreation Program Coordinator
Sports Coach
Ergonomic or Workplace Wellness Specialist
Health Promotion Specialist

Careers in Related Fields (Often with Additional Training):

Physical Education Teacher
Physician
Chiropractor
Registered Massage Therapist
Nurse or Physician
Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Sports Psychologist

Careers Outside of Kinesiology:

HR colleagues collaborating at a whiteboard. — Photo by Christina Morillo, Pexels License

Believe it or not, many Kinesiology graduates work in jobs that aren’t directly tied to movement or exercise. That’s because Kin programs build transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, leadership, and discipline, skills that employers value in many fields.

Banking
Insurance
Sales and Marketing
Business Management
Law Enforcement
Customer Service
Human Resources
Politics

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