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PDF page 85: After high school, the next question if you want to be in the kinesiology field, is what’s next? The good news is that Kinesiology offers many career paths from certificates, to associate in arts degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and Doctorate degrees. Once you find out what career path you are interested in, find out what colleges around you offer. From adult classes to community college and 4-year schools, there are many options to choose from to get started. Depending on which Kinesiology career pathway you decide, this will determine the class work required to complete. Will you only take classes on campus or will need to take extra hours in a lab or required hours in a work setting is something to think about.

PDF page 85: After high school, the next question if you want to be in the kinesiology field, is what’s next? The good news is that Kinesiology offers many career paths from certificates, to associate in arts degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and Doctorate degrees. Once you find out what career path you are interested in, find out what colleges around you offer. From adult classes to community college and 4-year schools, there are many options to choose from to get started. Depending on which Kinesiology career pathway you decide, this will determine the class work required to complete. Will you only take classes on campus or will need to take extra hours in a lab or required hours in a work setting is something to think about.

PDF page 86: Internship – A period of work experience in a professional organization, in which participants (interns) are exposed to and perform some of the tasks of actual employees. Internships are usually a relatively high commitment and may be paid and/or result in college credit. Externship/Job Shadowing – Usually a lower-commitment experience and shorter than internships. Participants observe work activities and perhaps undertake small projects.

PDF page 86: Internship – A period of work experience in a professional organization, in which participants (interns) are exposed to and perform some of the tasks of actual employees. Internships are usually a relatively high commitment and may be paid and/or result in college credit. Externship/Job Shadowing – Usually a lower-commitment experience and shorter than internships. Participants observe work activities and perhaps undertake small projects.

PDF page 86: Internship – A period of work experience in a professional organization, in which participants (interns) are exposed to and perform some of the tasks of actual employees. Internships are usually a relatively high commitment and may be paid and/or result in college credit. Externship/Job Shadowing – Usually a lower-commitment experience and shorter than internships. Participants observe work activities and perhaps undertake small projects.

PDF page 86: Apprenticeship – A defined period of on-the-job training in which the student is formally doing the job and learning specific skills. Unlike most internships, apprenticeships are usually formal requirements to attain a license or gain employment in skilled trades, and they are growing in use in healthcare.

PDF page 86: Apprenticeship – A defined period of on-the-job training in which the student is formally doing the job and learning specific skills. Unlike most internships, apprenticeships are usually formal requirements to attain a license or gain employment in skilled trades, and they are growing in use in healthcare.

PDF page 86: Apprenticeship – A defined period of on-the-job training in which the student is formally doing the job and learning specific skills. Unlike most internships, apprenticeships are usually formal requirements to attain a license or gain employment in skilled trades, and they are growing in use in healthcare.

PDF page 86: Service Learning – Students learn educational standards by tackling real-life problems in their community. Involvement could be hands-on, such as working in a homeless shelter. Students could also indirectly tackle broad issues, such as by solving a local environmental problem.

PDF page 86: Service Learning – Students learn educational standards by tackling real-life problems in their community. Involvement could be hands-on, such as working in a homeless shelter. Students could also indirectly tackle broad issues, such as by solving a local environmental problem.

PDF page 86: Undergraduate Research – Even as an undergrad, you may find opportunities to partake in actual research in your field of study. Colleges often have strict guidelines on types and levels of participation, and you will likely need to apply. The benefits include firsthand knowledge of a core academic activity and exposure to more people in your field.

PDF page 86: Related Employment – It may be possible to get a regular, low-level paying job directly in your field of study or in a related place of work. While it’s not essential, simply being around the

PDF page 86: profession will better inform and prepare you.