HHP chapter 5

Recreation

Careers in recreation include public and private physical activity and sport programs in a variety of settings.

Sport communication

Careers are available in sport broadcasting, journalism, and photography.

Fitness

Careers in fitness may include leadership, instruction, and exercise prescription in clinical, club, and specialized settings.

Sport management

Careers in sport management exist in schools, colleges, public programs, and professional sports and may include finance, event and facility management, marketing, public relations, sales, and other commercial and sport applications.

Teaching

Careers in teaching exist in schools, clubs, camps, recreation programs, and colleges.

Interviews

Students should talk formally or informally with professionals in careers of interest to them so they can learn more about the scope of responsibilities, working conditions and hours, educational requirements, salary range, and other unknown areas and begin networking.5-24

Athletic training and physical therapy

These fields require certification or licensure in addition to educational degrees to prepare the specialists who help individuals rehabilitate from sport injuries and debilitating conditions.

Lifestyle preferences

You should assess personal preferences for the unique characteristics of careers being considered.

Factors influencing career choices

You should examine the most important factors that will influence how possible careers options are evaluated and the relative priority placed on these factors.