Kinesiology, Health & Athletics

Interest Area

Students who complete an area of study in KHA will be able to apply their knowledge, skill, and strategies in the areas of exercise science, human movement, physiology, biology, health, nutrition, recreation, and sport. They will be able to recognize and use the principles of physical fitness development and maintenance in the body's responses to the applicable science of healthy living.

They will understand the value and significance of the physical and emotional aspects of human development, human interactions, and quality of life. And students can analyze the history, research, and the current information and the applications of these areas of study.

Programs of Study

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Fitness Professional

Kinesiology

CSU Transfer

Public Health Science

CSU Transfer

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Medical and Health Services Managers

Median Salary

$125,067

Job Growth

+29%

Education

Associate's Degree
19%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
12%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

New workers start around $52,576. Normal pay is $125,067 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $209,683.

Education

Associate's Degree
19%

Bachelor's Degree
69%

Master's Degree
12%

Core Tasks

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability.
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units managed.
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

Median Salary

$125,067

Job Growth

+29%

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Median Salary

$86,863

Job Growth

-2%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
62%

Certificate
7%

Some College
11%

Associate's Degree
7%

Bachelor's Degree
13%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate operational, administrative, management, and support services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

New workers start around $72,462. Normal pay is $86,863 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $111,521.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
62%

Certificate
7%

Some College
11%

Associate's Degree
7%

Bachelor's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Monitor employees' work schedules and attendance for payroll purposes.
Organize and supervise activities, such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
Resolve customer complaints.
Prepare employee work schedules.
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
Negotiate labor disputes.

Median Salary

$86,863

Job Growth

-2%

Social and Community Service Managers

Median Salary

$82,872

Job Growth

+21%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
7%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
8%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
32%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

New workers start around $43,767. Normal pay is $82,872 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $132,361.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
7%

Some College
2%

Associate's Degree
8%

Bachelor's Degree
50%

Master's Degree
32%

Core Tasks

Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
Implement and evaluate staff, volunteer, or community training programs.
Research and analyze member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Act as consultants to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.

Median Salary

$82,872

Job Growth

+21%

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
71%

Master's Degree
29%

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Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

New workers start around $41,995. Normal pay is $89,763 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $222,412.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
71%

Master's Degree
29%

Core Tasks

Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
Supervise fitness or wellness specialists, such as fitness instructors, nutritionists, or health educators.
Conduct needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
Prepare or implement budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans.
Track cost-containment strategies and programs to evaluate effectiveness.
Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
Select or supervise contractors, such as event hosts or health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
Develop fitness or wellness classes, such as yoga, aerobics, strength training, or aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce revenues, or minimize costs.
Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness or wellness programs.
Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
Demonstrate proper operation of fitness equipment, such as resistance machines, cardio machines, free weights, or fitness assessment devices.
Organize and oversee fitness or wellness programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, or training in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Conduct or facilitate training sessions or seminars for wellness and fitness staff.
Respond to customer, public, or media requests for information about wellness programs or services.
Interpret insurance data or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) data to develop programs that address specific needs of target populations.
Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
Organize and oversee health screenings or other preventive measures, such as mammography, blood pressure, or cholesterol screenings or flu vaccinations.
Use computer skills and software to manage Web sites or databases, publish newsletters, or provide webinars.
Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.
Organize and oversee events such as organized runs or walks.

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Education

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
75%

Master's Degree
21%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

New workers start around $41,995. Normal pay is $89,763 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $222,412.

Education

Associate's Degree
4%

Bachelor's Degree
75%

Master's Degree
21%

Core Tasks

Provide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Formulate or implement regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, including proposed and final rules.
Review materials such as marketing literature or user manuals to ensure that regulatory agency requirements are met.
Communicate regulatory information to multiple departments and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
Provide regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products.
Direct documentation efforts to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards.
Monitor emerging trends regarding industry regulations to determine potential impacts on organizational processes.
Investigate product complaints and prepare documentation and submissions to appropriate regulatory agencies as necessary.
Represent organizations before domestic or international regulatory agencies on major policy matters or decisions regarding company products.
Train staff in regulatory policies or procedures.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures or local working practices.
Implement or monitor complaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations.
Participate in the development or implementation of clinical trial protocols.
Contribute to the development or implementation of business unit strategic and operating plans.
Establish procedures or systems for publishing document submissions in hardcopy or electronic formats.
Develop relationships with state or federal environmental regulatory agencies to learn about and analyze the potential impacts of proposed environmental policy regulations.
Coordinate internal discoveries and depositions with legal department staff.
Establish regulatory priorities or budgets and allocate resources and workloads.
Evaluate new software publishing systems and confer with regulatory agencies concerning news or updates on electronic publishing of submissions.
Monitor regulatory affairs activities to ensure their alignment with corporate sustainability or green initiatives.

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Compliance Managers

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
9%

Certificate
7%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
14%

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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.

New workers start around $41,995. Normal pay is $89,763 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $222,412.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
9%

Certificate
7%

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
5%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
14%

Core Tasks

Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compliance reporting systems, policies, and practices.
File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, or best practices.
Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
Direct the development or implementation of policies and procedures related to compliance throughout an organization.
Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.

Median Salary

$89,763

Job Growth

+9%

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Compliance Managers

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Programs of Study

Fitness Professional

Kinesiology

Public Health Science

Explore Careers

Medical and Health Services Managers

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents

Social and Community Service Managers

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Compliance Managers

Is this Interest Area right for you?

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