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The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS-OOH) is the best source for accurate and reliable information about careers and jobs in the United States. All of the links below are from that source. The "Healthcare Careers" section includes most of the top careers for Kinesiology majors, but other relevant careers are itemized below under the links for those specific job titles. Free government site, no password is required. Info updated quarterly.
Projected job growth, job summary, entry-level education required, and most recently available median pay for all healthcare careers, from Athletic Trainer to Veterinary Services. Browse the job titles listed in alpha order and click the link for the job title that interests you to find more specific info for that job.
Additional Links to Explore Kinesiology Careers:
Here are links for different types of careers for Kinesiology majors
"Coaches teach amateur or professional athletes the skills they need to succeed at their sport. Scouts look for new players and evaluate their skills and likelihood for success at the college, amateur, or professional level" (from the site)
"Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities." (from the site)
This massive database has "detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers" (from a site). Includes current job openings, apprenticeships, internships, certification, training.
With an advanced degree (Master's or Doctoral) and some experience, you would qualify to teach at the community college, college, or university level.
"Technical writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily" (from the site) Most technical writers focus on a subject area or discipline in which they hold a degree or have some college education.