Skills Developed as a Phys Ed/Kinesiology Major
- Interest in Coaching
- Interest in Teaching Motor Skills
- Knowledge of Proper Nutrition
- Motivational Skills
- Planning Skills
- Discussion Skills (ie: Human Sexuality)
- Patience Oral & Visual Communication Skills
- Athletically inclined
- Demonstration Skills (Physical Activities)
- Interest in Physical Activities
- Interest in Health Issues
- Interest & Knowledge in the mechanics and general health of human body
Sample Fields of Work and Career Titles
| Sports Medicine |
Tech. Recreation Specialist |
| Exercise Physiology |
Dance/Aerobics Instructor |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Director Personal Trainer |
| Activities Director |
Adventurer/Risk Trainer |
| Aquatic Management |
Cardio Fitness Instructor |
| Emergency Medical |
Health/Fitness Consultant |
| Athletic Coach |
Occupational Therapy Asst |
| Athletic Trainer |
Occupational Exercise |
| Park Manager |
Community Recreation |
| Social Director |
Health Club Manager |
| Physical Therapist |
Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Camp Director |
Teacher; Physical Education |
| Sports Medicine |
Corporate Fitness Instructor |
| Nutritionist/Dietitian |
Swimming Pool Manager |
| Sports-Fitness |
Strength-Conditioning Coach |
| Chiropractor |
Rehabilitation Specialist |
| Athletic Director |
Professional Sports Scout |
| Nutrition Specialist |
Sports Psychologist |
A Sample of Phys Ed/Kinesiology Graduate Majors' Titles
Kinesiologist, P. T. Health, Mississauga
Personal Trainer, YMCA, Hamilton
Personal Trainer, Good Life Fitness, Hamilton
Personal Trainer, Premier Fitness, Stoney Creek
Staff, Ancaster Recreation Centre
Kinesiologist, Queenston Physiotherapy, Stoney Creek
Seating and Mobility Sales Representative, Shoppers Home Heath Care
Program Co-ordinator, “Role Model Mom” Jane/Finch, Toronto
Therapist, Thames Valley Children’s Centre, London, Ont.
Sales Representative, Sportchek, Hamilton
Recreation Therapist, Thames Valley Children’s Centre, London
Physical Education, Head Kinesiologist, Accident Injury Management Clinic, London
Program Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Peel Brampton
Physical Education Teacher, Woodland Christian Highschool, Breslau
Physical Education Teacher, Orangeville Christian School
Police Officer, Peel Regional Police
Athletic and Aquatic Director, The Yorkland School, North York
Teacher, Hamilton District Christian Highschool
Assistant Director of Athletics, Redeemer University College, Ancaster
Community Program Director, Surrey Family YMCA,
Teacher, Jarvis District Christian School
Sports Ministry Director, Reach Forth Ministries, Ancaster
Recreational Worker/Camp Supervisor, YMCA, Toronto
Support Worker, Bethesda Christian Association, Abbotsford BC
Activation Director, Seaforth Manor, Vaughan
Out of Town Site Leader, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg
Assistant General Manager, Good Life Fitness
Website Resources
Online Sports
Education job listings
MonsterTRAK
Health Care Job Bank
Taz Sport Coaching Jobs
National Institute of Health Internships
TeamWork Online’s Sports Jobs
Professional Baseball Employment Opportunities
Exercise Science Careers
NCAA Career Coach
Get that Gig - In Sports & Fitness
Guide to Careers in Sports
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
The National Athletic Trainers Association