{"id":4,"date":"2016-07-26T15:08:55","date_gmt":"2016-07-26T15:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berea.edu\/hhp\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2019-09-11T08:23:03","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T12:23:03","slug":"careers-hhp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-hhp\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers in HHP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Performance\u00a0provides a solid foundation preparing you to pursue a variety of careers, from chiropractic to teaching, from recreation leadership to athletic training, and from dance therapy to sports management. Today, Health and Human Performance\u00a0professionals have a very important role to play in the future of the health of our nation and the world. On this page you will find descriptions of some of the many exciting careers for which a degree in Health and Human Performance\u00a0will prepare you. Note that many involve further study, but some do not, and in many fields you may find an entry-level position while you pursue further study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As a Health and Human Performance\u00a0major, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn skills in a variety of sports, games, dance, swimming, and outdoor pursuits for your own enjoyment and to share with others in many ways<\/li>\n<li>Develop leadership, organization, and communication skills which will serve you in any interaction with others, in your career or in recreation<\/li>\n<li>Come to understand the science of the body and how the body works, especially the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, the respiratory system \u2013 and the cardiovascular system \u2013 and you will learn how to apply this knowledge to improve sports or dance skills, to repair injury, or to make appropriate exercise and nutrition decisions<\/li>\n<li>Understand and apply principles of healthy living, physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and environmentally, and learn how to share this knowledge in many settings<\/li>\n<li>Appreciate the breadth and depth of the health and human performance\u00a0field, its history and future trends, and discover your place in the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Career Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/chiropractor\/\">Chiropractor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/physical-therapist\/\">Physical Therapist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/occupational-therapist\/\">Occupational Therapist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/athletic-trainer\/\">Athletic Trainer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/physical-education-teacher\/\">Physical Education Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/fitness-worker-personal-trainer-fitness-director\/\">Fitness Specialist&#8211;Personal Trainer, Fitness Director<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/recreation-worker\/\">Recreation Worker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-hhp\/dance-medicine-science\/\">Dance Medicine and Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/geriatric-fitness-specialist\/\">Geriatric Fitness Specialist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/gerontology\/\">Gerontology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/athletic-coach\/\">Athletic Coach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/dance-educator\/\">Dance Educator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/exercise-science\/\">Exercise Science \/ Sports Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/sports-management\/\">Sports Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/sports-medicine\/\">Sports Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/careers-in-physical-education\/health-educator\/\">Health Educator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/hhp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/103\/2019\/09\/HHP-career-Paths.pdf\"><strong>Explore more potential career paths in HHP (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Performance\u00a0provides a solid foundation preparing you to pursue a variety of careers, from chiropractic to teaching, from recreation leadership to athletic training, and from dance therapy to sports management. 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