Career Plan

Dance Choreographer:

Job Description
Dance Choreographers direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to use dance steps, and in
techniques to achieve desired effects. They design dances for individual dancers, dance
companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions and special
events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.

Working Conditions
The working condition for a choreographer usually take place in a dance studio.

Earnings
The average pay entry-level salaries for dance teachers are in the range of $25,000 to $35,000.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top 10 percent of teachers earned more
than $83,000, proving that a good salary can be earned with experience. The average was
$53,230 in May 2010.

Education
Educational requirements for this position vary depending on the hiring company. For example,
to teach a dance class in high school, the dance teacher would typically need a teaching
certificate in their dancing technique, at least a bachelor's degree in dance, and prior
experience. College-level dance teachers generally need experience in addition to a master of
fine arts degree related to their preferred dancing technique. Dance teachers may work day
and/or evening hours, and they may work part time or full time depending on their employer's
needs.

Sample Career Path/tasks

Supervise and direct assistant dance teachers.
Instruct students of all ages, all abilities, and various styles.
Collaborate with the Studio Directors in the development of dance curriculum.
Collaborate with the Studio Directors in creation and execution of recitals

Related Careers

Become a physical therapist or dance medicine specialist

Costume or clothing designer
Become a dance photographer or videographer
Marketing for dancers
Become a yoga or Pilates instructor
Work in arts administration for a dance company or theater
Physical Therapist:

Job Description
Restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by planning and
administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

Working Conditions
Physical Therapists (PTs) practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics,
private offices, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and
skilled nursing facilities. Most full-time PTs work a 40-hour week, which may include some
evenings and weekends.

Earnings
The median annual wage for physical therapists was $79,860 in May 2012. The median wage is
the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half
earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $55,620, and the top 10 percent earned
more than $112,020.

Education
DPT programs typically last 3 years. Most programs require a bachelor's degree for admission
as well as specific prerequisites, such as anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Most DPT programs require applicants to apply through the Physical Therapist Centralized
Application Service (PTCAS).

Sample Career Path

Physical therapist programs often include courses in biomechanics, anatomy, physiology,
neuroscience, and pharmacology. Physical therapist students also complete clinical internships,

during which they gain supervised experience in areas such as acute care and orthopedic care.
Physical therapists may apply to and complete a clinical residency program after graduation.
Residencies typically last about 1 year and provide additional training and experience in
specialty areas of care. Therapists who have completed a residency program may choose to
specialize further by completing a fellowship in an advanced clinical area.

Related Careers
Audiologists
Chiropractors
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Recreational Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Personal Trainer:

Job Description
Personal trainers meet with clients before they begin working with them to gain a better
understanding of the client's goal, like losing weight or gaining muscle mass. They may also
give clients a tour of the facility and show them some of the workouts they may do. At this initial
meeting, the trainer may also go over the charges for the personal training services and discuss
payment plans. Personal trainers devise customized exercise plans for their clients based on
their goals. These plans typically include cardiovascular and weight lifting exercises. During a
training session, trainers observe their clients performing exercises to ensure they are doing the
moves correctly. Trainers may also give diet and lifestyle suggestions when they are relevant to
the fitness plan.

Working Conditions
Personal trainers work mainly indoors at fitness centres, gyms, or in clients homes. However,
depending on the clients program, they may also work outside.

Earnings
According to predictions from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for fitness trainers
and instructors should increase 13% from 2012-2022. This average level of job growth is

partially due to the growing emphasis on the importance of good health for people of all ages. In
May 2013, the BLS listed the median annual salary of fitness trainers and instructors at
$33,020.

Education
he BLS noted that fitness centers and other organizations are beginning to require candidates to
have a health or fitness-focused bachelor's degree, although a professional certification
sometimes can be substituted. Common courses in these areas include nutrition, exercise
physiology and kinesiology. Students may also complete fitness assessments and learn
rehabilitation techniques to help clients recover from injuries.

Sample Career Path

Fitness training course
Fitness instructor certification recommended
Preferably some post-secondary training in a fitness related field
Certified as a personal trainer
Preferably a degree or diploma in kinesiology or a related field
Experience as a fitness instructor
Large clientele
Experience, reputation, and credibility as an established personal

Related Careers
Wellness Coach
Health Coach
Fitness Instructor

Reflection
I chose these careers because, i feel like these are all career that I would enjoy and would love
to do for the rest of my life. If I chose one of these careers, I would never work a day in my life.