The following links provide information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on various exercise and sport related professions, including education requirements, salary information, and job outlook.
The organizations listed below offer web sites, publications, and meetings that are informative in terms of career choices and report pertinent research and industry trends. Many also have job listing services. These can be useful in choosing a profession, as well as monitoring and becoming better schooled in a chosen profession, both before and after graduation!
ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world.
The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. As America’s Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals.
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists. Recreational therapists are healthcare providers who use recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.
IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals including personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness directors and fitness business owners.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators.
Links to job search engines and resources about careers in the field of Exercise Science.
An occupational profile for fitness trainers and aerobics instructors in Minnesota. Includes state and national trends for salary and job openings.
Find career and certification information on this website's resource page.
Minnesota career information, including growing careers and industries, from Minnesota CAREERwise.
Nationwide job listings in the fitness and exercise science industry.
Exercise Science job listings nationwide, via Indeed.com.
Career Center of the ACSM, providing job listings, career coaching, and other resources.
Job postings on the National Strength and Conditioning Association's website.
Job listings nationwide for those with a kinesiology background, via ZipRecruiter.com
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