Athletic Trainers

• Athletic trainers help clients prevent, treat and rehabilitate muscle and bone injuries and illness. They work with a variety of clients from athletes to corporate workers. Athletic trainers assess injuries during sports events and provide immediate care if necessary. Athletic trainers typically complete bachelor's degrees to enter the profession, although some trainers earn master's or doctoral degrees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, athletic trainers earn median annual wages of $41,340.
  
  

Physical Education Teachers

• Physical education professionals are health educators who work primarily with students. They teach health-related topics such as nutrition, exercise science, how to avoid illness, and how to prevent physical injury. Physical education teachers work in a variety of settings, including colleges and universities, schools, public health departments and various other organizations. According to the BLS, these professionals earn median salaries of $44,340 per year.
  
  

Physical Therapists

• Physical therapists treat patients who suffer from illness, injuries and diseases that prevent physical functionality. Therapists care for patients with back and neck injuries, sprains, fractures, amputations and sports-related injuries. They help patients regain their ability to move as well as help reduce pain and prevent disability. Physical therapists are employed in home health care agencies, nursing facilities, hospitals and in their own private practices. Physical therapists earn median annual wages of $74,480, according to the BLS.
  
  

Personal Fitness Trainers

• Personal fitness trainers are kinesiology professionals who assist clients one-on-one with exercise activities such as weight training, cardiovascular activity, and stretching. Personal trainers help clients meet their weight loss or weight gain goals and maintain healthy lifestyles by providing advice on proper nutrition. Many personal trainers are self-employed, though they often work in health clubs, corporate fitness facilities, hospitals and community centers. According to the BLS, personal trainers earn median salaries of $30,670 annually.