What Can I Do With A Degree in Kinesiology?

Are you considering majoring in Kinesiology, but aren't sure what careers it will prepare you for? This site is designed to explore some of the numerous opportunities open to you. The kinesiology major will prepare students for a variety of careers including but not limited to:

For information on these careers and others, please consult the following links:

• Sonoma State University Kinesiology Department
  Want to know more about Sonoma State's Kinesiology Department? 
• American Physical Therapy Association: A Future in Physical Therapy
  Focuses on outlook, opportunities, certification and specialty areas.

What skills are used?

Careers in kinesiology share similar characteristics where skills are concerned. Skills include the ability to understand difficult concepts and the ability to follow directions.   The ability to coordinate programs for others.  The ability to make decisions.

Where are the jobs?

Kinesiology careers are found in education, gyms, sport specialty shops, hospitals, private practice and in business.

How much will I earn?

For salary information, please click on the links below:

JobSmart Salary Survey
WAGEWEB
Occupational Outlook Handbook

For additional salary information come into the Career Services to utilize the National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary Survey.  It is updated every three months and gives national average starting offers by major and occupation.

Where can I learn more?

The Career Services is located in Salazar 1070 and has extensive information for kinesiology related careers. Resources of interest include: Choices & Eureka (computerized career exploration programs), Career Library (over 500 books on careers), Internship and Job Postings, Community Involvement Program Listings (volunteer for credit and experience) and much, much more.