Employers of Kinesiology Majors
- Professional Sports Organizations
- National Amateur Sport Governing Bodies
- U. S. Olympic Training Center
- Sports Marketing/Events Management Firms
- Retailers and Marketing Firms
- Private Corporations & Corporate Fitness Facilities
- Fitness Clubs, Spas, Sports Clinics
- Sports Medicine Clinics
- Campus Recreation Departments
- Hospitals
- Sporting Goods Stores
- College Athletic Departments
- Schools
- Community Recreational Programs
- Sports Governing Bodies
- Events Management Firms
- Sports League Conferences
- Marketing & Public Relations Firms
Related Occupations for Kinesiology Majors
Some of these occupations may require additional schooling at Graduate or Professional schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of the other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.
Sports Information
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Sales Marketing
- Sports History
- Sporting Goods Retailer or Manufacturer=s Rep.
- Professional Sport Manager
- Events or Facility Manager/Marketer
- Athletic Trainer
- Exercise Science & Fitness Manager
- Sports Media
- Recreational Sport Management
- Athletic Administration
- Sporting Events Manager/Promoter
- Ticket Manager
- Recreational Facility, Spa or Health Club Manager
- Fitness/Wellness Manager
- Field Supervisor for Parks & Recreation
- Referee or Umpire
- Community Center Manager
- Physical Education Teacher
- Adventure Trainer
- Athletic Coach
- Camp Director
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Therapist
- Cardiovascular Fitness Instructor
- Health/Fitness Consultant
- Personal Trainer
- Health Club or Spa Manager
- Sports Agent
- Sporting Goods Manager
- Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Exercise Physiologist
- Professional Athlete
- Professional Dancer
- Dance Instructor
- Choreographer
- Dance Critic
- Dance Therapists
Preparing for a Job in Kinesiology
- For physical education option: Consider securing teaching certification. Develop the ability to motivate and teach students. Develop good interpersonal and communication skills.
- For athletic training option: Consider obtaining certification by NATA. Acquire teaching certification. Attend conference. Work in student fitness center.
RELATED MAJORS AT CSU
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION IN GRADES K-12
ATHLETIC TRAINING
MAJOR COURSE GUIDES
MAJOR COURSE GUIDES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETIC TRAINING ARE AVAILABLE AT: kinesiology
