Kinesiology and Health

Health & Safety Technician Health Educators Health & Safety Specialist

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

Jobs available locally

191

Demand Locally

+4 %

Annual Wage Range

$35,743 – $82,235

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Jobs available locally

331

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$36,967 – $100,815

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

Jobs available locally

1,105

Demand Locally

+3 %

Annual Wage Range

$47,670 – $109,593

Program Level:

Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Kinesiology & Health

Institute:

Health & Biosciences

College:

PAC

What is the kinesiology & health program?

The Kinesiology and Health department regards the study of movement and health as a basic skill to the development of lifetime wellness skills. Academic courses are geared to help students improve their personal health, promote the practice of healthy behaviors, live longer and improve overall quality of life. Students interested in Kinesiology and Health can pursue an Associate of Arts with elective courses in Kinesiology that may be transferrable to a four-year college or university.