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Career Opportunities
Studies in Sport Science and Coaching can prepare you for positions as a teacher, recreational leader or sport facilities manager, trainer, community-club coach, physical therapist, and many other specialties. According to Work Futures' projections to 2008, the job-growth rate in the coaching-recreation field will be faster than the average rate for all occupations, including opportunities for self-employed businesses. (Work Futures is a major career-projection project of Human Resources Development Canada and BC's Ministry of Advanced Education).
Career opportunities for Sport Science graduates
- aquatic director
- athletic coach in community or school setting
- athletic trainer
- elementary or secondary school physical education teacher
- fitness instructor and fitness appraiser
- physical therapist
- recreation director at resorts and private clubs
- recreational facilities manager
- recreational leader, administrator or programmer
- sport administrator or official
- sport official
- summer camp instructor or director
- teaching overseas with international agencies such as CUSO or WUSC
- therapeutic recreation and adapted physical education leader
For more information about career choices in Sport Science please visit:
http://www.humankinetics.com/careers/
http://www.sciencejobs.com/site/ns/
