My name is Anna Alston. I am a senior Kinesiology major and a College Student Marketing Ambassador. After college, I plan on attending Physician’s Assistants school and working in Emergency Medicine. Although I chose Physician’s Assistants school, below are some other career paths to consider with a Kinesiology degree from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Midwife
- Job Responsibilities- Coordinate patient care, may provide primary or secondary healthcare.
- Required Education- Master’s Degree
- Average Salary- $107,460
Othotist and Prosthetist
- Job Responsibilities- Design and fabricate medical supportive devices. Fit, size, and measure patients for devices including; artificial limbs, braces, and surgical devices.
- Required Education- Master’s Degree
- Average Salary- $65,360
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer and Cardiovascular Technologist
- Job Responsibilities- Operate imaging equipment to conduct tests or create images to help with the diagnosis and assessment of a patient.
- Required Education- Associate’s Degree
- Average Salary- $64,280
Epidemiologist- Physical Activity
- Job Responsibilities- Public health professional who investigate the cause and patterns of diseases and injuries. They strive to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health by increasing community education, research, and increasing health policies.
- Required Education- Master’s Degree
- Average Salary- $70,820
Exercise Physiologist
- Job Responsibilities- Develop a fitness and exercise program to help patients improve cardiac function, flexibility, and body composition. Also aid in chronic disease recovery.
- Required Education- Bachelor’s Degree
- Average Salary- $47,340
Fitness Trainer and Instructor
- Job Responsibilities- Lead, instruct, and teach individuals in exercise activities. These activities increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility.
- Required Education- High school diploma or equivalent
- Average Salary- $38,160
Respiratory Therapist
- Job Responsibilities- Care for patients who are experiencing trouble breathing. Patient ages range from premature infants to elderly patients. They also provide care to emergency patients suffering from heart attack or shock.
- Required Education- Associates Degree
- Average Salary- $58,670
All information acquired from the Bureau of Industry and Security.