CAREERS IN KINESIOLOGY

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1 CAREERS IN KINESIOLOGY ASSESSMENT CATEGORIES Application Communication Knowledge and Understanding Thinking Activities in this chapter: 1 Career Opportunities 14 Review Your Key Terms Matching the Job Description Check Your Understanding 15 3 Chapter Culminating Assignment 17

2 Careers in Kinesiology 1.1 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES (Textbook pages 18-34).1.1 Review Your Key Terms exercise therapy health and fitness industry sport management teaching and coaching.1. Matching the Job Description Match the term in Column A with the matching definition in Column B. Column A Answer Column B Clinical program A) Therapy that restores skills or functions that have been lost Exercise therapist B) The person who manages all aspects of a health and fitness department Teacher C) Someone who helps others develop fitness and motor skills, often in a focused setting Rehabilitative therapy D) A program that offers specific services such as health screenings Commercial program E) Therapy that helps people acquire skills and functions Sport manager F) Someone who works one on one with clients to help them develop personalized programs Health/fitness director G) A program with the primary objective of generating a profit Habilitative therapy H) Examples include a professional agent, an event planner, and a sports marketer Community program I) Someone who helps others use a prosthetic or rehabilitate an injury Coach J) Someone who helps others develop fitness and motor skills, often in a general setting Health/fitness counsellor K) A program that offers fitness and recreation facilities for public use 14 Kinesiology Student Workbook

3 Careers in Kinesiology CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING Multiple Choice Fill in the Blanks 1. In order to pursue a meaningful career in fields related to physical and health education, it is usually necessary to complete at least: A) a secondary degree B) an undergraduate university degree C) a graduate university degree D) a college certification E) a high school diploma. Which of the following is not a name that physical and health education has evolved into: A) kinesiology B) human kinetics C) kinanthropology D) kinematics E) none of the above 3. The health and fitness industry integrates in ways that meet the needs of popular North American culture. A) exercise, diet, and healthy living B) exercise, personal responsibility, and prevention C) exercise, nutrition, and personal responsibility D) exercise, nutrition, and healthy living E) exercise, healthy living, and personal responsibility 4. Which of the following statements about worksite programs is false: A) Worksite programs first appeared in the early 1990s. B) The quality of worksite programs can be a hiring differentiator for some companies. C) Many companies with worksite fitness facilities contract out the staffing and management of the facilities. D) Companies employ health and fitness programs in an effort to manage the expense of health care. E) None of the above. 5. One possible difference between teachers and coaches is that coaches: A) are more service-orientated B) have completely different methods of teaching C) often deal with a highly selective audience D) find roles in non-profit organizations E) none of the above Fill in the blanks for the following statements using words from the word bank below. Place the corresponding letter from the word bank in the blank spaces provided. 1. Between the 1940s and 1970s, the main purpose of university physical education programs was to train.. Whether university programs are called physical and health education, kinesiology, or some other term, most deal primarily with various aspects of the study of human. 3. Commercial fitness programs all have one thing in common their objective is to generate. 4. Health screenings, cardiac rehabilitation, and nutrition and weight management consulting are all found in health and fitness programs. 5. Professional agents and promoters have careers in the field of sport. Word Bank a. anatomy e. community i. participation b. a profit f. management j. physical education teachers c. clinical g. marketing k. recreation d. coaches h. movement l. research True or False Indicate whether each statement is true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, provide the correct answer. 1. The evolution of physical education has resulted in diversification and partial fragmentation of Canadian university physical and health education programs. ;. The name of a program alone will not always distinguish its specialization. Studying Human Movement and Health 15

4 Careers in Kinesiology 3. It costs less to attract a new member to a fitness club than to retain an existing member. 5. Most medical school degrees require three or four years of theory followed by a specialized residency. ; 4. Instructive exercise therapy aims to help an individual acquire skills and functions. Think and Link 1. All university kinesiology programs are not the same. Research two different university kinesiology programs that interest you and highlight the major differences between them.. Choose one career in the field of kinesiology that you think will be in high demand in the years to come. Why? Would you choose this career for yourself? Why or why not? 3. If you could choose any career in kinesiology, what would it be? What would your dream job be? 16 Kinesiology Student Workbook

5 Careers in Kinesiology Name: Date: 3 CULMINATING ASSIGNMENT Career Path Report Research a potential career in the field of kinesiology that was discussed in this course, and write a detailed report outlining everything that someone would need to know to pursue that career path. You may obtain your information from the Internet, from books, or from a personal interview with someone currently in the field. The more research you conduct, the more thorough your report will be. You may use sentences, bullets, charts, or point form to explain and summarize your findings. You will also present this information to the class if time permits, so it is important to be an expert in the career you choose to research. Consult Figure.1 on page 34 of the textbook to get you started. This chart gives you a good overview of the possible occupations and career opportunities available to kinesiology graduates. Your report should include information outlining the following points: Introduction Provide a brief history of the career, including alternative names and how it has come to play such an important role in our society. Body Paragraphs Discuss some of the education requirements for obtaining the certificate(s), diploma(s), or degree(s). Discuss a day in the life of a person in this profession. What is unique about this career, such as responsibilities, demand, promotion opportunities, and expected salary ranges? Conclusion Discuss why you chose to research this career and whether you would pursue this career for your future. Why or why not? Use the space provided to formulate an outline and abstract for your report. Then submit a two-page typewritten report summarizing your career choice following the guidelines above. Studying Human Movement and Health 17

6 Careers in Kinesiology Rubric Level R Needing Level 1 Beginning Level Approaching Level 3 Meeting Level 4 Exceeding There was little to no research conducted on a career in kinesiology, and information was not presented. The report is incomplete, and there is little insight relating to the topic. Student needs to put forth a greater effort to approach the standard. Student did not present his or her findings. The depth of the research and content and the presentation were superficial relating to a career in kinesiology. Student presented ideas with some insight and is beginning to approach the standard. Student was missing more than one of the report guidelines for the presentation. The depth of the research and content and the presentation were satisfactory relating to a career in kinesiology. Student presented ideas with satisfactory insight and clarity and is approaching the standard. Student was missing one of the report guidelines for the presentation. The depth of the research and content and the presentation were considerable and well related to a career in kinesiology. Student presented ideas with considerable insight and clarity and has achieved the standard for a secondary student. Student did not miss any of the report guidelines for the presentation. The depth of the research and content and the presentation were substantial and thorough and completely related to a career in kinesiology. Student presented ideas with thorough and exemplary insight and clarity, provided additional research, and is exceeding the standard of a secondary student. Student highlighted additional areas above and beyond the parameters of the assignment. Name: Overall level of achievement: Feedback: 18 Kinesiology Student Workbook