Health and Wellness

The focus of this industry is on health and fitness issues which insure a long and successful life span. The professional focus areas vary greatly and allow specializations such as nursing, therapeutic intervention, recreation, fitness and wellness, community health, as well as occupational and environmental health.

If your interests lie in the area of fitness, sports and recreation, healthcare or therapy, this may be the industry for you.

	"He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything."
	–Arabian Proverb

Benefits

  • Ability to help others through professional training
  • Knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle
  • Plentiful job openings due to aging of the population
  • Financially rewarding career
  • Opportunity to master a subject area
  • Work in a "people profession"

Challenges

  • Increased competition for higher paying jobs
  • Working around those who may be ill
  • Sometimes limited resources and minimal budgets

Careers in Health and Wellness

  • Dietitian/Nutritionist
  • Mental Health Services
  • Sports Information Director
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Bio Medical Engineers
  • Rehabilitative Services
  • Exercise Therapist
  • Medical Social Worker
  • Acupuncturist
  • Audiologist
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nurse
  • Gerontologist
  • Hospice worker
  • Athletic Trainer
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