Is anyone familiar with the Kinesiology major at UVA?

[Anonymous]

I'm wondering exactly what type of jobs it actually prepares one for. The description on the website is a bit vague.

[Anonymous]

Not UVa specific, but here's what the American Kinesiology Association says about careers.

http://www.americankinesiology.org/careers-in-kinesiology/careers-in-kinesiology/careers-in-kinesiology

[Anonymous]

Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

[Anonymous]

A bachelor’s degree alone won’t do much. But it can be great prep for physical/occupational therapy school.

[Anonymous]

The personal trainer at my gym was a Penn State kinesiology major. Good for jobs as personal trainer or a PE teacher. I assume could also go on to grad school for physical therapy.

[Anonymous]

Athletic trainer/coach, physical therapist, personal trainer, PE teacher. Lots of college athletes in this major (not saying that to disparage it, just pointing out that it has a physical/practical bent, vice being more like pre-med or something).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

I used to work with a UVA Kinesiology graduate who works as a PT aide in a nursing home. That's a $11 per hour position that does not require a bachelor's degree. He could not continue to PT school because he could barely pay off his student loans. Unless your getting a DPT and has the means to finance it, its a useless degree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

I used to work with a UVA Kinesiology graduate who works as a PT aide in a nursing home. That's a $11 per hour position that does not require a bachelor's degree. He could not continue to PT school because he could barely pay off his student loans. Unless your getting a DPT and has the means to finance it, its a useless degree.

Yikes.

The only place I see the major listed is when watching college football games. Looks like a popular major for kids playing sports---but seems very dead-end (or leading to jobs that don't require a college degree).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

You can become a licensed physical therapist with a master's (not a doctorate). The kinesiology major would be a fine first step.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

You can become a licensed physical therapist with a master's (not a doctorate). The kinesiology major would be a fine first step.

Not any more it is a doctorate but it is only 2 years.

[Anonymous]

The UVA Kinesiology Department has a bunch of career options on its home page, and there are programs to do complete a bachelor's and masters in 5 years, rather than 6.

https://curry.virginia.edu/academics/kinesiology

[Anonymous]

It's the 2017 version of a phys ed major. If you plan to go on to physical therapy school, be sure to check required classes (the kenesiology major might not have them all covered).

[Anonymous]

I hate that we're putting down some necessary jobs here. PE Teachers aren't going anywhere. Personal trainers seem to be in high demand with all the niche fitness studios that are popping up. As another generation of people maintain active lives as they age, the demand may continue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Kinesiology majors often go on to doctorate programs in physical therapy...or take jobs like personal trainer or PT aide that don't necessarily even require college

This is what I'm afraid of. That a bachelors degree alone isn't enough to qualify one for a real job.

You can become a licensed physical therapist with a master's (not a doctorate). The kinesiology major would be a fine first step.

no. The field has transitioned to the DPT. The MPT does not really exist anymore.