Careers and Opportunities
Associate of Arts Degree in Kinesiology
Salary
- Athletic trainer, $42,690*
- Coach at school or college, $28,360*
- Choreographer, $30,000*
- Dance Instructor, $37,580*
- Exercise physiologist, $42,690*
- Fitness instructor, 31,720*
- Health educator, $41,830*
- Massage therapist, $35,970*
- Physical therapist, $79,860*
- Recreational therapist, $42,280*
- Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary, $99,925.13**
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher, Postsecondary, $99,925.13**
- Therapists, All Other, $87,902.54**
*Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 annual mean wage. Most positions require bachelor’s degree or above.
**Source: EMSI, 2021.1 dataset for San Bernardino and Riverside counties
Career Info
An education in kinesiology can lead to a career as a physical therapist, coach, fitness trainer or dance instructor. It is also the foundation for four-year college studies in allied health fields, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, nutrition, and human growth and motor development.
Potential Careers
- Athlete
- Athletic trainer
- Choreographer
- Coach at school or college
- Corporate wellness manager
- Dancer
- Dance instructor
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness choreographer
- Fitness instructor
- Health educator
- Massage therapist
- Personal trainer
- Physical therapist
- Physical education instructor
- Professional coach
- Recreational therapist
- Strength and conditioning coach