Career Opportunities Developed by Fabio Comana MA MS
Career Opportunities Developed by: Fabio Comana, MA. , MS. NASM CPT, CES & PES; ACE CPT & HC; ACSM EP-C; CSCS; CISSN Engage. . Ignite. . Empower. . ©
Job Outlook Growth Salary Range
Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook: • National Outlook (2014 – 2024) = 7. 0% (2016 report due March 17, 2017). Occupation Outlook U. S. Salaries Job Openings* Athletic Trainer 21% $43, 370 9, 450 Exercise Physiologist 11% $46, 270 2, 975 Occupational Therapy Assistant (#2) 43% $56, 900 29, 400 Occupational Therapist ** 27% $78, 810 52, 600 Personal Trainer 8% $34, 980 40, 950 Physical Therapy Assistant (#3) 41% $54, 410 89, 950 Physical Therapist (DPT)** (#8) 34% $82, 390 128, 500 Physician Assistant** (#12) 30% $95, 820 50, 700 Post-secondary Education** 13% $70, 790 177, 000 * Projected between 2014 -2024. (replacement + new). ** Will require post-secondary degree
Pay scales are 7 -9% higher than national average in San Diego, yet cost of living index is 44. 8% higher than national average. • • Occupation National Salary SD Range Athletic Trainer $43, 370 $46, 840 Exercise Physiologist $46, 270 $49, 972 Occupational Therapy Assistant $56, 900 $61, 452 Occupational Therapist $78, 810 $85, 119 Personal Trainer $34, 980 $37, 778 Physical Therapy Assistant $54, 410 $58, 763 Physical Therapist (DPT) $82, 390 $88, 981 Physician Assistant $95, 820 $103, 486 Post-secondary Education $70, 790 $76, 453 Quality of Life (single) - San Diego = $85, 000. Quality of Life (single) - San Francisco = $103, 549. Quality of Life - Norman, OK (single) = $47, 841. Quality of Life - New York City, NY (single) = $133, 487.
Average College Graduate with a BS / BA Degree (in San Diego): • Men: $1, 037. 44 / week = $53, 946 annually. • Female: $914. 55 / week = $47, 556 annually. Average College Graduate with an MS / MA Degree: • Men $1, 323. 24 / week = $68, 808 annually ($14, 862 differential). • Female $1, 217. 49 / week = $63, 309 annually ($15, 753 differential).
Value of a Master’s Degree: • Minimal requirement for many jobs (e. g. , strength and conditioning coach). • Marketability. • Credibility (especially in education). Tuition (2017 -2018 – plus fees) Total Units per Semester Duration MS DPT $8, 894 per year $9, 457 per semester 36 total 116 -121 total 9 -12 9 -18 2½ years 3 years (9 semesters – incl. summers) • 2 years didactic • 1 year clinical rotations Books $1, 854 per year Costs of Living (food + household) $17, 692 per year Transportation $2, 180 per year Personal Expenses $1, 450 per year Employment Yes (part-time) Not recommended
Value of a Master’s Degree: • • Tuition + Books (2½ years): - $26, 870* Lost fulltime income (40 hr. job average) x 2½ years = - $50, 751 (average) Part-time income = + $20, 000 / year Total Loss (2½ years) = $103, 748. Salary differential between BS/BA and MS/MA: $15, 308 / year. • Paid off in 6. 8 years. • How long do you plan to be in the workforce? * Cost of living (food + household), transportation and personal expenses are not factored in as they exist regardless.
Value of a DPT: • • • Tuition + Books (3 years – 9 semesters): - $90, 675* Lost income (40 hr. job average) x 3 years = - $50, 751 (gender average). Part-time income (if possible) = + $20, 000 / year. Total Loss (3 years with no work) = $242, 928. Total Costs (3 years with part-time work) = $182, 928. Salary differential between BS/BA and DPT (U. S average): $31, 639 per year. • Paid off in 7. 7 years (no work) • Paid off in 5. 8 years (part-time work). • How long do you plan to be in the workforce? * Cost of living (food + household), transportation and personal expenses are not factored in as they exist regardless.
Graduate School – GRE. Ways to approach the GRE: • How many have taken the test? o Practice books (KAPLAN, The Princeton Review, BARRONS) – contain practice tests. o GRE phone APP is free – practice and review. o SDSU Website (http: //go. sdsu. edu/education/edl/gre. aspx). • Testing: o Paper-and-pencil test option – requires travel. o SDSU – Computer-based (Mon-Sat, 8: 00 am - 12: 30 pm).
Graduate School – GRE. Did you know some schools do NOT require the GRE? – examples: • California Polytechnic State University • CSU Sacramento. • Columbia University (Teachers college) affiliated w/Columbia. • Texas Tech University (On-campus degree). • University of Idaho (Online/On-campus degree). • NC State. • Texas A&M. • Seton Hall.
Graduate School – GRE. Why is the GRE NOT required? • Every school and/or departments all have different requirements. • May not be relevant to their program. • Argument – it does not measure the ability to learn. • More emphasis on grades, experience and references.
Job Market Opportunities Various Fields
Job Market Strategies: • • • How many interview / mock interviews have you had? (1 -2 before graduation). Supervised Practice (internships)? (≥ 2 before graduation). Mentorships – can be costly. Networking. Job search engines: www. fitnessjobs. com, www. gymjob. com, www. exercisecareers. com, www. topusajobs. com, www. fitnessjobpost. com, www. healthandfitnessjobs. com, www. governmentjobs. com, www. usajobs. gov o Major job sites (Careerbuilders, Monster). o Government sites: www. federaljobs. net. o Certifying agency websites. § www. governmentjobs. com § www. usajobs. gov
What are you currently doing to prepare yourself? • Step One: Build your foundational knowledge, follow your passion and gain a broad range of experiences. • Step Two: Once identified, build your professional track vertically. Build your Professional Career Strength Coach Youth Personal Training Older Adults Athletes Cardiac Rehab Foundational Base Gain Experience
OCCUPATIONS IN KINESIOLOGY Fitness / Wellness Fitness • • • Personal Trainer Wellness Coordinator Health Club Director Fitness Consultant Strength & Conditioning Coach Fitness Club Manager • • • $30, 000 – $150, 000 Rehabilitation Sport Science Physical Therapist Athletic Trainer Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Hardening Occupational Therapist Work Site Analyst (Ergonomics) Special Population Groups Adaptive Specialist & Designer Research $40, 000 – $120, 000 • • University Professor Insurance Investigator Equipment Designer Fitness Appraiser Private Industry Research (equipment, technology & performance). Manufacturing Research $45, 000 – $250, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Teaching Coaching Administration Research Teaching • • • Research Teacher – school, college, university Outdoor Education Teacher / Coordinator Educational Consultant Education – administrator Program Coordinator $25, 000 – $175, 000 Administration • • University Professor Sport Equipment Design Consultant to Industry, Private Health Clubs / Organizations Research (ergonomics, adaptive, etc. ) $40, 000 – $120, 000 • • • Sport / Activity Organization Marketing / Sports Agents Coordinators / Consultants Athletic Directors Government Sport / Activity Coaching • • School / University Coach Community Club Coach National Team Coach Professional Team Coaching Certificate Teacher $45, 000 – $2, 000 $50, 000 – $1, 500, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN HEALTH EDUCATION Teaching Government / Non-Profit / For Profit Agencies Teaching • • School / College / University Private Health-Wellness Self-Employed Government / Non-Profit / For. Profit • • Public Health Agencies (e. g. AHA, ACS, Robert Wood Johnson) Hospitals Rehabilitation Units Manufacturing and Sales Self-employed • • • $25, 000 – $175, 000 $25, 000 – $85, 000 Health Behavior Consultant Author / Fitness Journalist Professional Presenter Software, App, Program Developer Product Developer $15, 000 – $250, 000 +
OCCUPATIONS IN COMMERCIAL RECREATION Corporate / Business Theme Park Hotel / Resort / Country Club Corporate / Business • • Corporate Wellness Fitness Center Wellness Programming Recreational Programming Ownership Hospitality Facilities • • • $40, 000 – $200, 000 + Theme Park Cruise Line • • • Independent Hotel v. Hotel Chain Employee / Consultant Fitness Center Sports and Activities Centers (e. g. golf) Wellness / Spa Nutritionist Cruise Line • • • Single Ship or Commercial Line Recreation / Activities Fitness / Wellness $30, 000 – $120, 000 $25, 000 – $80, 000 Independent v. Corporate Park Employee Consultant Recreational / Activities Employee Wellness $40, 000 – $75, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN GOVERNMENT Coaching Health and Fitness Consulting Administration Tourism Health / Fitness Consulting • • Dietitian / Nutritionist Sport Consultants Fitness / Wellness Facility Design Programming Consultants Program Evaluation Consultants Government Agencies (e. g. Navy Seals) $50, 000 – $85, 000 Tourism • • Cultural Activities Tourism Promotion $35, 000 – $70, 000 Program Coordinator • Program Administrator $40, 000 – $60, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RECREATION Children Managerial Special Needs Outdoor Program Coordinator Children • • Youth Programming Summer Camps Aquatic Activities Special Needs • • Senior Programs Special Needs Children $15, 000 – $45, 000 $35, 000 – $65, 000 Outdoor Managerial Outward Bound Schools Instructor (water safety, ski) Ecotourism Adventure Tourism $15, 000 - $50, 000 • • Facility Manager Community Developer / Facilitator $40, 000 - $80, 000 Program Coordinator • • • Special Event Coordinator Sport Coordinator Fitness Program Coordinator $40, 000 – $60, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN YOUTH SERVICE AGENCIES (NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR) Facility Education-Sponsored After School Facility • • • YMCA/YWCA Youth Program Manager Recreation Manager Youth Correction Youth Agencies Nutritional Counseling After-school • $30, 000 – $65, 000 Education-sponsored Church. Sponsored • After-school Program Coordinator Church-sponsored • Church Programs $30, 000 – $65, 000 $10, 000 – $35, 000 Education Programs for Fitness and Nutrition $35, 000 – $75, 000
OCCUPATIONS IN INSTITUTIONAL EMPLOYMENT (including education) Senior Educational Hospital Senior / Retirement / Assisted Living • • Hospital Senior Citizen / Retirement • Home Recreation Coordinator • Dietitian / Food Service $30, 000 – $70, 000 Educational Prisons Therapeutic/ Recreation Coordinator / Manager Dietitian / Food Service $30, 000 – $70, 000 • • University / College Rehab Leisure Educator Researcher (Recreation Leisure) Manufacturing Prison • • • Prisons Recreation Program Coordinator Food Service $35, 000 – $50, 000 $35, 000 – $75, 000
Does a Personal Training Certification Help? Spring Board into the Health-Fitness Industry Management and Ownership Manufacturing and Sales PERSONAL TRAINING (Full time / part time) Group Fitness Commercial Corporate Wellness / Clinical Strength and Conditioning High school College (MS degree) Professional sports Education and Application CEC Content, Workshops, Professional Presenting
Credentialing Agency – NCCA Credential Academy of Applied Personal Training Education (AAPTE) CPT ACTION Certification CPT American Council on Exercise (ACE) Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) CPT, GFI, HC & AHFS SCCC CPT, EP-C, C-EP, RCEP CPT International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) CPT National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) CPT National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) National Exercise Trainer’s Association (NETA) CPT National Federation of Personal Trainers (NFPT) CPT and GFI CPT National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) CPT & CSCS PTA Global, Inc. (PTA Global, Inc. ) CPT The Cooper Institute CPT Training and Wellness Certification Commission (TWCC) CPT Credentialing Agency – ANSI Credential Crossfit National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Level 1 CPT & CSCS
Post-orthopedic / musculoskeletal issues ACE and NASM: • Preferred pricing. ACSM and NSCA: • Student membership $. NASM Apparently-healthy individual NSCA ACE ACSM Special populations (cardiopulmonary, metabolic, renal issues) High school / college / pro-amateur athlete
Career Pathways
7 Steps to Mapping your Career Path 1. Step One: Reflect upon, and list your passion points that drove you to enroll within the ENS department. 2. Step Two: Identify and list your current passion points as you look forward to your future. 3. Step Three: Compare and contrast your two lists for commonalities 4. Step Four: Briefly write your ideal job description(s) (consider job outlooks) 5. Step Five: Align this/these job description(s) with career paths. 6. Step Six: Perform a Gap Analysis (i. e. , identifying what is needed to bridge the gap). 7. Step Seven: Discovery and exploration - Identify faculty and mentors with whom you should talk to further explore and examine opportunities in said field(s).
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