Are you considering a career that will help promote a healthy lifestyle but don’t know which one to choose? In this stressful, busy world that we live in, a healthy lifestyle is now an important necessity in order to function properly. Many schools offer programs such as athletic administration graduate programs that will help you pursue your career. Here are five careers that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Sports Coach
From little league to college sports, coaches do more than just teach the fundamentals of a game. They teach young teams how to take defeats and victories with grace and maturity. The majority of sports coaches work in middle schools, high schools and colleges while others work for community organizations. Those who work in a school system are educators and are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as holding the appropriate teaching credentials for the district. Degree programs that are related to coaching include physical education, exercise and sports science, nutrition and fitness, physiology, kinesiology and sports medicine. They also need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to make decisions quickly and be strong leaders who can influence their players.
Massage Therapist
One of the most relaxing things that a person can do for themselves is to get a massage. Getting a massage not only loosens tight muscles and helps get rid of certain body aches, it also helps melt away the cares and stresses of the world. A career in massage therapy is a rapidly growing one that is also among the least stressful. With over 350 accredited massage therapy institutions in the United States, many of them have several campuses. Training in message therapy requires a high school diploma and some postsecondary training can be useful. Massage therapists have the flexibility to choose work hours, they type of massages that they do and the location of their practice. It is also important that massage therapists who operate independently also need to spend time housekeeping, scheduling, billing and marketing.
Nutritionist/Dietician
It is well known that good nutrition leads to healthy and happy lives. Nutritionists and dieticians oversee meal preparations and serving of meals in places such as nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions. Some are clinical dieticians, sports nutritionists, nutrition consultants, and public health nutritionists. Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree programs prepare those who are pursuing a career in the dietetic profession and the programs are extensive. Related undergraduate courses are very extensive and include psychology, computer science, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, food quality, human nutrition and many others.
Fitness Trainer
Do you enjoy a good workout? Would you like to help others get into shape? Many fitness trainers work in recreation and fitness facilities while others work in exercise studios, gyms, resorts and country clubs. Some work with clients privately in their own homes. Even though educational requirements vary from one employer to another, a fitness trainer must hold a high school diploma. Many employers prefer their trainers to hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in a fitness or health field.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical therapy assistants work with physical therapists to help improve the quality of a patient’s life by relieving their pain or limited mobility. They provide the patients with a variety of exercises and other therapeutic methods such as massage. While many physical therapy assistants are trained on the job, it is beneficial to earn an associate's degree from a program by an accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.