Career Profiles: Kinesiology
CSULB Department of Kinesiology
Kinesiology is an integrative discipline that focuses on the various components and processes of human movement related to physical activity and sport, incorporating the areas of human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, history and sociology.
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Career Possibilities:
Additional experience and/or education may be required
- Athletic trainers
- Exercise physiologists
- Exercise psychologists
- Kinesitherapies
- Mental training consultants
- Personal trainers
- Physical education teachers
- Professors
- Researchers in Kinesiology departments and performance
- institutes
- Sport club owners and managers
- Sport coaches
- Sport managers and athletic administrators
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Writer
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Where Employed:
- Colleges and universities
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs
- Colleges and universities
- Disability centers
- Health spas and clubs
- Hospitals
- Military and commercial settings
- Private businesses and industries
- Private practice
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Sports medicine clinics
- Veterans’ Affairs Medical Centers
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Career Research Resources:
- Career exploration, exclusive jobs & internships for CSULB students can be found on CareerLINK
- Guide to career information on Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Career exploration and job analysis - O*Net Online
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CSULB College and Department Links:
- College website: College of Health & Human Services
- Academic Advising: Undergraduate Advising Resources
- CSULB Degrees & Options: Colleges & Departments
