Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

CIP 31.0501 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

64 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2023)

198

Total completions

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Illinois and New Jersey.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$62,360

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Job Growth

+5.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,645

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Athletes and Sports Competitors. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $11,700, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 107 (54.0%)

Female: 91 (46.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 167 (84.3%)

Associate: 31 (15.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Realistic

Enterprising

helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Instructing

♦ Service Orientation

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.