Kinesiologist

Kinesiologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Kinesiologist help cope with physical injuries and manage, rehabilitate, and prevent disorders that cause problems with movement. They study kinesiology which the natural health care process that includes the thorough study of mechanics and the anatomy of the human body. Kinesiologist monitor human muscle movements and alleviate muscle ailments through the application of various healing techniques. Some skilled kinesiologist can, through prescribed muscle movements, lower the physical crick a patient undergoes through their postoperative days. There different areas of specialized kinesiologist. Some are exercise kinesiologist, which study the effect exercise has on the body functions. There are Biomechanic Kinesiologist, which work with patients suffering from physical disabilities that impair normal body movement. There are Psychomotor Kinesiologist, which help improve motor learning skills in patients with cerebral palsy, autism, and other motor and neurological problems. Another Kinesiologist is the Ergonomic Kinesiologist, which work in corporate settings and suggest proper body postures that can prevent disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Average Salary: $56,900 annually

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, Doctoral Degree and Master’s Degree. They must also have their high school diploma to become an Kinesiologist.

Demand for This Profession: Growing 34% between 2014-2024.

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Reflection: I would not want to be a kinesiologist. The reason for this because this kind of work does not interest me as much as others. It sounds nice to help people out but the career I am interested in has to do with the heart. This is why I would not like to be a Kinesiologist.