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Job Activities and Employment in Exercise Science

Job Activities and Employment in Exercise Science. Introduction to Career Exploration. Are You Suited For a Career in ES?. ES is a diverse field with many potential career opportunities which seem to be continually expanding

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Job Activities and Employment in Exercise Science

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  1. Job Activities and Employment in Exercise Science Introduction to Career Exploration

  2. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • ES is a diverse field with many potential career opportunities which seem to be continually expanding • a goal of this class is to begin exploring possibilities so you can determine the best fit for your interests, skills, and abilities • begin by asking some questions…

  3. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • Do my attitudes, values, and goals match those of a professional? • interest in helping others • focus on financial success • interest in administrative duties and management • interest in continued education • work ethic • communication skills no consider another type of work ANSWER don’t know talk with faculty or experienced professional yes continue…

  4. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • Do I really enjoy and am I really interested in physical activity? • self-test (Figure 13.7) • score of 22-30 indicates interest is appropriate • score of 16-21 indicates interest may be appropriate • score of <16 indicates might want to reconsider no consider alternative profession ANSWER don’t know enroll in an activity course and a core course and reconsider yes continue…

  5. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • Do my attitudes, interests, and talents match those essential in a specific ES profession? • job compatibility activity (see next slide) • class and particularly observation assignment designed to help you identify level of compatibility • continue to look for match throughout program no consider alternative profession ANSWER don’t know seek out volunteer opportunities to determine yes continue…

  6. Job Compatibility Activity List Job Title:

  7. Job Compatibility Activity List Job Title: University Professor – Sport Psych.

  8. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • Am I in a professional program that will prepare me for my chosen career? • consider career requirements (be proactive!) • explore options for meeting through ES major coursework, cognate hours, and internship experiences • consider getting a minor or dual major no enroll in more appropriate curriculum ANSWER don’t know talk with faculty member in ES yes continue…

  9. Are You Suited For a Career in ES? • How committed am I to preparing myself to be the best professional possible? • excellence in academic work • early identification with the professional field • becoming engaged in college/university life • participation in volunteer services • attending graduate school not very committed select an alternative career ANSWER don’t know select an alternative career very committed You are on the right track!

  10. Do I enjoy Science? • This major is science based • Evidence-based decision making is crucial • Do I accept what others tell me without investigating their evidence? • Do I accept explanations/practices because someone else used them in the past? • Do I rely on non-scientific sources of information (e.g., media, Joe at the gym, friends, Muscle and Fitness…)? • Am I superstitious?

  11. Tips on Choosing a Career (Brown, 2011) • Develop a career plan, including interests and areas of expertise. • Talk to other professionals in the area, attend conferences, go to association meetings, and network with colleagues (e.g., join and be active in the Exercise Science Club). • Consider all of your career options early in your educational process. • Make sure you prepare yourself with the correct academic courses. • Be flexible and ready to accept new challenges: ES is growing rapidly, and many new and exciting opportunities are available.

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