If you've been looking unsuccessfully for a new job or career, perhaps you're not aware of what employers are looking for in 2010. Finding the right job requires a combination of knowing where to look, how to present your qualifications and making...
While strength is a measure of how much force your muscles can generate, endurance is a measure of how long your muscles can generate force. A high level of muscular endurance is important for overall fitness because you won't tire as quickly...
Whether you're a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, searching for a job can be an exhausting and frustrating experience. It can take weeks, months or even years to find a position that's a good fit for both you and your potential...
You may have found that fitness is fun and fulfilling and that you are interested in making a career of it. Now the decision of what occupation to choose lies ahead of you. One major consideration when making this decision is the amount of money...
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common childhood disorders, it often continues into adolescence and adulthood, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Many doctors and research studies...
Bipolar disorder, also called manic depression, affects both adults and children. Symptoms include mood swings alternating between extreme euphoria and deep depression. Bipolar disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents, called early-onset...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in the fitness industry are expected to increase much faster than the national average for all jobs. A master's degree in exercise science can open many doors to careers in the fitness field....
In 2009, the Sports, Fitness and Recreation Participation Overview Report tracked 117 sports and reported that tennis is the No.1 traditional sport. Participation climbed 43 percent since 2000. International careers in tennis range from coaching,...
No matter what your occupation or economic status, everyone suffers from some level of stress. The elimination of all stress is impossible, but managing the stress and your response to it is imperative. Ignored, stress can wreak havoc on your...
In a less than robust economy, your spouse isn't the only person making career choices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that as of July 2010, 7.8 percent of women and 9.9 percent of men are unemployed. If your spouse has recently lost a...
People who have a passion for helping others achieve fitness, diet and weight loss goals, often make a career in weight loss counseling. A weight-loss counselor helps individuals track, achieve and maintain weight loss by monitoring exercise,...
Education or training in exercise science can open doors to jobs and career paths that span personal training to medical doctor. Fitness workers held 261,100 jobs in 2008, a number that is expected to increase 29 percent between 2008 and 2018,...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. Signs of PTSD include having unwanted, vivid recollections of the event and difficulty remaining calm. You may be irritable,...
Setting career goals can help guide you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Annette Richmond, author of "Stop Dreaming, Start Doing," a guide to goal setting, suggests the "SMART" system. SMART is an acronym that means, for best results,...
Sometimes called "green collar" jobs, environmental careers tackle sustainable solutions to human consumption that are economically feasible, environmentally viable and socially desirable. Environmental careers are wide ranging in the types of...
The first rule of thumb when looking for a job is to never volunteer personal information. Since it's illegal for potential employers to ask your age and other private details, you might not even have to worry about age, especially if you look...
Careers in fitness are expected to grow in the coming years according to the American Council on Exercise. The growth in the health and fitness job market reflects an increasingly unhealthy general population that needs to get fit. Fitness-related...
If you enjoy working with people, you may succeed in a career in the fitness or health industry. The types of positions available in these fields differ immensely, require diverse amounts of higher education and pay widely varied salaries. Talk to...
A job fair gives you the opportunity to put your resume into the hands of a lot of potential employers in a single day. Although most hiring situations limit your initial interaction with an employer to perusing a company website and submitting...
Having a series of goals that pertain to your job and career can help you not only perform better, but they can also improve your chances of getting a promotion or moving ahead. If you work for a large company, chances are your boss or supervisor...
From the recession, like many catastrophes, a lesson needed to be gleaned. The Sept. 11 attacks taught America that security measures desperately needed tightening; the recession of the late 2000s taught America that spending and lending also...
If exercising and developing your body is fun for you, consider a career that requires extreme physical fitness. If you plan to educate others about physical fitness, you most likely will need a professional certification or degree. No matter what...
If you enjoy exercise, nutrition and health, a career in exercise science or physical education may be a fulfilling choice. Exercise science studies the body's physiological reactions to exercise, including range of motion, muscle growth and...
Many companies look for people over 50 who are up to date on the latest technologies. If you aren't a computer "power user," increase your IT skills to become more viable in the job market. You can take college courses, get a degree or attend...
Although you may have an idea about what you want to explore career-wise, you might be surprised to learn you're not suited for your dream job at all. Rather than finding this out the hard way and being forced to make another career switch, you...
Sports is a fast-paced career field with jobs available on and off the playing fields. Athletic careers can begin as early as training and coaching elementary-age children and continue all the way to the professional levels. Education is becoming...
A new career can be desirable for many reasons. People may be searching for increased job satisfaction, bigger salaries or simply a change in scenery. Others may be forced into exploring a new career due to shifts in technology, outsourcing or...
The field of nutrition is booming as more Americans develop an interest in learning how to eat healthy to achieve a long life. Many career options are available after you earn a degree in nutrition, notes Columbia University. When you become a...
Looking for a new job can be a long, frustrating experience, particularly if you are unhappy in your current position. If you are job hunting when the economy is experiencing a downturn, it may seem that finding a new job is an impossible task. No...
