Judith Said:

What's the best career to get into in fitness/health?

We Answered:

Depends on your age for your oppurtunities. I would start working at a gym nearby. Preferably the most popular one, that has personal trainers. That way you are around people that are devoting thier time and energy into being healthy, plus in your downtime when u dont have to actually work when you are there you can talk to the trainers and they can give more advice on advancing in that field of work and ABSORB all of thier knowledge so when you do get into a position where you are interviewed or what not you have a vast knowledge about fitness/health.

Julia Said:

I am having a karate brown belt & BA on sociology 4m IGNOU. I wish to join a career on health & fitness. HELP?

We Answered:

first you need to join a fitness club and apply for a job.

Joann Said:

What are some of the fitness/exercise careers out there?

We Answered:

You can become a personal trainer, there are also just regular trainers in gyms. There are also careers involving sports, such as becoming a coach and such.

Hector Said:

what degree and job could give me a high salary in sports,health,nutrition and fitness..?

We Answered:

What about Physical Therapy?

Many PT's focus on the fitness, health, and movement for athletes, senior citizens, and anyone suffering from a physical trauma.

Subjects I would recommend you focus on is: Anything related to science, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and math.

Billy Said:

Already have a degree in Marketing, but my true passion is health and fitness. Too late to get new degree?

We Answered:

What I would try to do is figure out whether a full degree is necessary in order to work in that field. For many people who already hold a degree, even in an unrelated field, simply doing some additional coursework is sufficient. For example, the community college I attended has a Sports & Exercise Studies degree program that attracts a lot of mid-career students who have already earned a Bachelor's degree. All they do is take a year or so of additional coursework, and then they become easily employable in the field. Due to transfer credit, you may even be able to complete an Associate's in a year, since the two years of general education requirements you almost certainly completed for your Bachelor's can be used to fill the general education half of an Associate's.

There are very few cases where you need to earn another full Bachelor's, so that would be the route I'd suggest. I'd also suggest contacting people in your area who hold positions in which you might have interest and ask them for advice on what type of education to seek out.