Assignment:
1. Pick the career of your choice from the chapters in the book
- Careers in Health and Fitness
- Careers in Therapeutic Exercise
- Careers in Teaching Physical Education
- Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction
- Careers in Sport Management
- Careers in Nutrition
2. Read the corresponding chapter of the career you chose. Using your books, the internet and other resources, complete your project.
3. Write a paper and discuss the following items:
What are the professional opportunities in this career?
What are the purposes and types of work done in this field?
What are the educational requirements and experiences necessary for becoming competent in the field?
Identify whether this profession fits your skills, aptitudes and professional desires.
Interview one practicing professional in the field. Include this information in your report.
For the interview ask the following questions and any other you are interested in.
Name, position and job location of the professional
Background of the person and why they chose their career
Main responsibilities of their job
Most difficult aspect of their job/field
Most rewarding aspect of their job/field
What were the most important experiences in preparing for their job/career
What advice would they give to a kinesiology major who is interested in pursuing a career in their field
After researching your project, is this still the profession you would pursue? Why or why not?
When writing your project:
Write professionally
Use proper grammar and sentence structure
Use spell check