Second, we seek to improve the quality of our lives by becoming more adept at activities that inherently satisfy us. Skill improvement is an integral part of play, recreational activities, lifetime sports and competitive athletics. Third, studies in Kinesiology broaden our knowledge of our capabilities and ourselves as well as prepare us for a variety of career opportunities. Contemporary Kinesiology is the result of past events and interpretations. It is a scientific discipline with a broad perspective influenced by medicine, the sciences, education, leisure studies, health and fitness, athletics, and management of the various service professions.
Career opportunities are numerous and diverse within the Kinesiology Degree.
Many students enter into Kinesiology as a major with no specific purpose other than a love of sport and physical activity while others have specific goals in mind. Successful career planning is a matter of preparation and decision. The following is a sampling of various career opportunities, which by no means should be considered comprehensive. With experience and success, coaching opportunities become available at the college, university and professional levels.