Health and Fitness Professionals

Welcome to the allied health professions! If you are interested in a career in the health and fitness field (the allied health field, as it is often called), you've come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Do these career paths have a bright future? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers six main areas of health and fitness that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions.Physical therapyOccupational therapyRecreational therapyExercise physiologyMassage therapyAthletic training