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

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Postsecondary Education Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Master's Degree
10%

Doctoral or More
90%

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Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Master's Degree
10%

Doctoral or More
90%

Core Tasks

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
5%

Master's Degree
21%

Doctoral or More
74%

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Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

New workers start around $55,964. Normal pay is $105,266 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $199,655.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
5%

Master's Degree
21%

Doctoral or More
74%

Core Tasks

Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.

Median Salary

$105,266

Job Growth

+10%

Elementary School Teachers

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

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Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

New workers start around $56,646. Normal pay is $91,691 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,371.

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers

Median Salary

$88,602

Job Growth

+11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
19%

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Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $30,672. Normal pay is $88,602 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $144,727.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
81%

Master's Degree
19%

Core Tasks

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustments or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Median Salary

$88,602

Job Growth

+11%

Secondary School Teachers

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

View Career

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $58,638. Normal pay is $88,276 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $116,604.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

Core Tasks

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

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Programs of Study

Fitness Professional

Kinesiology

Public Health Science

Explore Careers

Postsecondary Education Teachers

Postsecondary Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers

Elementary School Teachers

Middle School Teachers

Middle School Career and Technical Education Teachers

Secondary School Teachers

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