Career game

ESCAPE the factory

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THE MISSION

Your job is to interview 6 professionals and use their information to escape.

THE base

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

QUESTION 1/3

My name is Sarah, and I am a fitness instructor. I work with people of all ages to help them feel their best! I thought about teaching pilates, cycling, or running, but I ended up teaching group weights classes. When I started my career, I had lots of early mornings, but it gave me a chance to be creative and make up my own workouts. Before I became a fitness instructor, I had to go through a program to get certified. I had to graduate from high school and pass a 150-question multiple-choice exam.

This path interests me

I am not interested in this career

QUESTION 2/3

My name is Chloe, and I am an athletic trainer! I get to work with high school and middle school athletes who are dealing with injuries and getting back into playing their sports. My hours are different than most jobs. I am usually free during the day and then work from 2 pm until 9 pm. I have to work most Saturdays as well. Before I became an athletic trainer, I had to go to five years of college. In college, I had to take classes like Anatomy and Physiology where I had to learn the locations of all the muscles, bones, and tendons in the body.

This career interests me

This caree does not interest me

QUESTION 3/3

My name is Sabrina, and I am a Sports Coordinator at a local YMCA! I get to work with people of all ages to engage them in physical activity and build community! I decided to become a Sports Coordinator because I love organizing details and love sports. I get to work with people and in an office which is a nice balance. From time to time, I teach classes for students. Before I became a Sports Coordinator, I graduated high school and became CPR certified.

I am interested in this career

I am not interested in this career

THE base

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QUESTION 1/3

I am interested in this career

My name is Miranda, and I am a physical therapist! I work mostly with athletes and retirees and help them return to the activities they love. I work from 9-5, working with multiple clients at a time during their hour-long sessions. Before I became a physical therapist, I went to seven years of college and took classes like anatomy, biology, statistics, chemistry, and physics.

I am not interested in this career

QUESTION 2/3

I am interested in this career

My name is Rachel, and I am a Rehabilitation Aide! I work with people who are in the hospital or have been in the hospital to help them fully recover. I assist various therapists, like physical and recreational therapists, with their work by preparing workspaces and working with clients. I decided to become an aide because I love working with people and making them feel welcome and supported while they are being cared for. Before I became a rehabilitation aide, I had to graduate from high school and shadow therapists.

I am not interested in this career

QUESTION 3/3

I am interested in this career

My name is Becky, and I am a nutritionist. I work with people of all ages, but specialize in working with teenagers. I meet with individuals and groups to help them develop healthy eating habits. Before becoming a nutritionist, I attended four years of college and took classes like anatomy, biology, and chemistry.

I am not interested in this career

the base

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I wouldn't mind...

I would not enjoy....

I would enjoy...

9-5 job

Early mornings

Working with athletes

Working with seniors

Working with kids

Working with adults

Taking statistics

Taking anatomy

Weekend shifts

Taking biology

Evening hours

Taking physics

Going to graduate school

DONE

Working in an office

Going to college

Working with people

the base

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QUESTION 1/1

Interview & shadow someone

Gain practical experience

In order to prepare for a career in the field of kinesiology, there are some next steps you can take in the next year. Let's check out some options.

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the base

Find the clue you need to keep moving forward

Mission Complete

Share: What have you learned about you career optons and next steps?

START OVER?

Shadow someone

When considering a career, it can be helpful to see what a "day in the life" looks like and hear from others what they do and do not like about their jobs.

If this is the next step, let's...

• Brainstorm interview questions
• Brainstorm interview canidates

Gain practical experience

Having job experience is helpful for college and job applications. There are jobs that you can apply for now, such as working at a local fitness center, volunteering as an athletic trainer, or working as a physical therapy assistant.

If this is the next step, let's...

• Brainstorm employers
• Brainstorm resume points

Sign up for related classes

Taking classes in high school can help prepare you to take similar classes in college! The following classes are worth considering taking:

• Human Anatomy
• Athletic Science
• Statistics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics