The time is now to prepare for your career!
Listed on this page are numerous useful links to jobs sites related to kinesiology
and a listing of potential careers in kinesiology.
Kinesiology Student Listserve
Students should sign-up for the KIN student email distribution list, which includes information
about internships and jobs. If you do not presently receive these emails, please go
to the KIN Office, SPX 102, and request your email be added to the KIN student distribution
list or email Victoria Wilson (victoria.wilson@sjsu.edu). Students should also follow
the department on our social media channels where we regularly share information about
jobs in various fields of the allied health professions.
Campus Resources
We encourage all students to connect with the SJSU Alumni Association upon graduation. The Alumni Association is an excellent resource to develop professional
contacts.
Connect with the SJSU Career Center during and after your studies at SJSU. The CC provides a robust set of resources
to help guide you to the next steps in your career path.
Job Listing/Posting Sites
American Kinesiology Association Job Listings
CareerBuilder Kinesiology Job Listings
Exercise/Fitness Jobs Listing
Glassdoor Kinesiology Job Listings
HigherEd Kinesiology Job Listings
InsideHigherEd Kinesiology Job Listings
SJSU SpartaJobs Website
Sports & Events Jobs Listing
Study.com Outlook for Kinesiology Field Report
ZipRecruiter Kinesiology Job Listings
Salaries
Wondering about salary? The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE),
has a salary calculator tool that you might find useful in researching national salary data.
Career Paths & Job Titles
Careers in areas related to Kinesiology are many and varied. Listed below are some
potential career areas related to Kinesiology with links to job descriptions and data
(scroll down the page).
Medicine
- C-V Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Play or Movement Therapy
- C-V Technology, Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine
K-12 Schools
- Athletic Administrator
- Athletic Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Teacher of Physical Education
- Teacher of Adapted Physical Education
Colleges & Universities
Same as Public Schools, plus
- Teacher and/or researcher in:
- Adapted Physical Education
- Kinesiology - Interdisciplinary Philosophy
- Motor Control, Motor Learning, Motor Development
- Athletic Administration
- Psychology of Sport
- Biomechanics
- Sociology of Sport
- Exercise Physiology
- Pedagogy
- Sports Management
- History of Sport
- Intramural Director
- Sports Information
University & Professional Athletics
- Many of the above plus
- Athletics Sports Broadcaster
- Sports Photographer
- Facilities Manager
- Sports Journalist
- Sports Psychologist
- Sports Artist
- Sport Management
- Sport Marketing
- Ticket Sales
- Fan Community Support
- Branding
Other Public Enterprises
- Employee in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
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- Fitness, Health, Stress Management, Weight Control Counselor
- Manager/Employee of Health/Athletic/Fitness Club, Resort, YMCA, or Sports Medicine
Clinic
- Biomechanical Analyst
- Sports Psychologist
- Early Education Movement Specialist (preschools, child development centers)
- Adult Education Movement Specialist (retirement centers, outreach programs)
- Recreation Director or Sports Leader for club, church, hospital, penitentiary, camp,
or other private or public agency
- Private Fitness or Sports Instructor/Coach
- Sporting Goods Salesperson
Allied Health Profession Career Titles
Aquatics program coordinator Biomedical scientist* Camp director Chiropractor* Coach Community health worker College/University professor* Corporate wellness consultant Dentist* Exercise program administrator Fitness specialist Geriatric recreational activities coordinator Health Educator Health and nutrition consultant Health club manager Health promotions specialist Medical assistant Nurse* Occupational therapy* Outdoor recreation director Orthopedic Medicine* Personal trainer Physical Therapist* Physician's assistant* Public health worker Recreational Manager Recreational therapist* Rehabilitation specialist* Sports counselor* Sports program supervisor Strength and conditioning coach Summer camp administrator Surgical technician* Therapy Pool Manager
*Additional training is needed in these fields.
Related Organizations
American College of Sports Medicine
American Kinesiology Association
American Physical Therapy Association
ACE - American Council on Exercise
American Academy of Kinesiology & Physical Education
American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance
Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research
International Association for the Philosophy of Sport
International Council for Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance
International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education
International Society for Biomechanics
International Society for Comparative Physical Education and Sport
International Sociology of Sport Association
International Fitness Professionals Association
National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
National Athletic Trainers Association
National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
National Council on Measurement in Education
National Strength & Conditioning Association
North American Society for Sport Management
North American Society for Sport History
North American Society for the Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity
National Association for Health and Fitness
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
National Recreation and Park Association
Public Health Careers
Sport and Recreation Law Association
Western Society for Physical Education of College Women
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