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Mason
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What are some jobs that would be associated with my interests?
What are some jobs that would be associated with my interests?
I'm in 7th grade and some of my best/ favorite subjects in school is math, science, and physical education. My favorite hobbies are mainly sports but sometimes hanging out with my friends. I would be interested to find out what jobs could support my interests.
Thank you,
Mason
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Camille Tyree
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Temecula, California
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Camille’s Answer
Hi Mason! It is great that you are thinking about this so early. There are various pathways you can take!
Sports-Related Careers
Sports Coach
Sports Scientist - study how the body performs during exercise and how to improve athletic performance
Physical Therapist - assist people in improving mobility and reducing pain
Math & Science-Related Careers (that can be applied to sports)
Engineer
Statistician - analyze data (including sports data, such as game performance or trends for teams or leagues)
Exercise Physiologist - study how the body responds to physical activity and help design fitness programs
Combined Interests
Kinesiologist - study body movement and how it relates to health and performance
Sports Psychologist - help athletes improve focus, confidence, and mental resilience
Sports Medicine - work with athletes to treat and prevent injuries
Nutritionist/Dietitian - help people maintain optimal health and performance by managing their diet
Sports Event Specialist - help plan events for sports teams/stadiums
As you are in 7th grade I will just put this here as a little advice
If you plan on going into a math or science-based career field it will look better on your transcripts if you take 4 years of math and science and not just the required 2-3 years. Even better if you can take AP courses. This is definitely important when you are trying to get into big schools or programs/majors that only take a small amount of students.
I hope this helps!
Sports-Related Careers
Sports Coach
Sports Scientist - study how the body performs during exercise and how to improve athletic performance
Physical Therapist - assist people in improving mobility and reducing pain
Math & Science-Related Careers (that can be applied to sports)
Engineer
Statistician - analyze data (including sports data, such as game performance or trends for teams or leagues)
Exercise Physiologist - study how the body responds to physical activity and help design fitness programs
Combined Interests
Kinesiologist - study body movement and how it relates to health and performance
Sports Psychologist - help athletes improve focus, confidence, and mental resilience
Sports Medicine - work with athletes to treat and prevent injuries
Nutritionist/Dietitian - help people maintain optimal health and performance by managing their diet
Sports Event Specialist - help plan events for sports teams/stadiums
As you are in 7th grade I will just put this here as a little advice
If you plan on going into a math or science-based career field it will look better on your transcripts if you take 4 years of math and science and not just the required 2-3 years. Even better if you can take AP courses. This is definitely important when you are trying to get into big schools or programs/majors that only take a small amount of students.
I hope this helps!
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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Chinyere’s Answer
Hello Mason,
That’s a great question, and it’s awesome that you’re already thinking about how your interests could connect to future jobs. Since you enjoy math, science, and physical education, as well as sports and spending time with friends, there are a lot of career paths that could match your strengths and passions. Here are some ideas for you:
1. Careers in Sports and Physical Activity
If you love sports and physical education, consider jobs that keep you active and connected to the sports world:
- Athletic Trainer: Help athletes stay in shape, recover from injuries, and perform their best.
- Sports Coach: Teach and guide teams, helping them improve skills and teamwork.
- Physical Therapist: Help people recover from injuries and improve mobility—great for combining sports and science.
- Kinesiologist: Study how the body moves and works on improving performance or health.
- Recreational Director: Organize fun physical activities or sports programs in schools or community centers.
2. Careers in Math and Science
If you love problem-solving, exploring science, and using numbers, these jobs might interest you:
- Engineer: Use math and science to design cool things like bridges, cars, or even sports equipment.
- Sports Scientist: Study how athletes can improve performance using science.
- Statistician (Sports Analytics): Use math to analyze sports data and help teams make decisions.
- Environmental Scientist: Work outdoors studying how to protect nature and the environment.
- Biomedical Engineer: Create medical devices like prosthetics or tools that help athletes recover from injuries.
3. Careers Involving Teamwork and Leadership
Since you enjoy being with friends, jobs that involve working with others could be a great fit:
- Teacher or Coach: Share your love of sports, math, or science by teaching others.
- Sports Management: Work behind the scenes to manage teams, events, or sports organizations.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Use quick thinking and teamwork to help people in emergencies.
- Outdoor Guide or Park Ranger: Combine physical activity with leading groups in nature.
4. Combining Interests for Unique Careers
- Exercise Scientist: Study how exercise affects the body and develop training programs.
- Biomechanist: Work on designing better sports gear or understanding how athletes can move more efficiently.
- Sports Broadcaster or Journalist: Talk or write about the sports you love.
- Nutritionist for Athletes: Help athletes plan healthy meals to boost their performance.
What You Can Do Now
- Keep doing well in math, science, and P.E. They’ll open a lot of doors for you in the future.
- Try new sports or activities to see what you enjoy most.
- Look for clubs, camps, or programs related to your interests—some schools even offer coding for sports or fitness-related science activities.
- Stay curious! It’s okay to explore and change your mind as you grow.
No need to have it all figured out yet, Mason—you’ve got plenty of time to explore. Keep learning and doing what you love, and the right path will come into focus. You’re on a great track!
Best wishes!
That’s a great question, and it’s awesome that you’re already thinking about how your interests could connect to future jobs. Since you enjoy math, science, and physical education, as well as sports and spending time with friends, there are a lot of career paths that could match your strengths and passions. Here are some ideas for you:
1. Careers in Sports and Physical Activity
If you love sports and physical education, consider jobs that keep you active and connected to the sports world:
- Athletic Trainer: Help athletes stay in shape, recover from injuries, and perform their best.
- Sports Coach: Teach and guide teams, helping them improve skills and teamwork.
- Physical Therapist: Help people recover from injuries and improve mobility—great for combining sports and science.
- Kinesiologist: Study how the body moves and works on improving performance or health.
- Recreational Director: Organize fun physical activities or sports programs in schools or community centers.
2. Careers in Math and Science
If you love problem-solving, exploring science, and using numbers, these jobs might interest you:
- Engineer: Use math and science to design cool things like bridges, cars, or even sports equipment.
- Sports Scientist: Study how athletes can improve performance using science.
- Statistician (Sports Analytics): Use math to analyze sports data and help teams make decisions.
- Environmental Scientist: Work outdoors studying how to protect nature and the environment.
- Biomedical Engineer: Create medical devices like prosthetics or tools that help athletes recover from injuries.
3. Careers Involving Teamwork and Leadership
Since you enjoy being with friends, jobs that involve working with others could be a great fit:
- Teacher or Coach: Share your love of sports, math, or science by teaching others.
- Sports Management: Work behind the scenes to manage teams, events, or sports organizations.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Use quick thinking and teamwork to help people in emergencies.
- Outdoor Guide or Park Ranger: Combine physical activity with leading groups in nature.
4. Combining Interests for Unique Careers
- Exercise Scientist: Study how exercise affects the body and develop training programs.
- Biomechanist: Work on designing better sports gear or understanding how athletes can move more efficiently.
- Sports Broadcaster or Journalist: Talk or write about the sports you love.
- Nutritionist for Athletes: Help athletes plan healthy meals to boost their performance.
What You Can Do Now
- Keep doing well in math, science, and P.E. They’ll open a lot of doors for you in the future.
- Try new sports or activities to see what you enjoy most.
- Look for clubs, camps, or programs related to your interests—some schools even offer coding for sports or fitness-related science activities.
- Stay curious! It’s okay to explore and change your mind as you grow.
No need to have it all figured out yet, Mason—you’ve got plenty of time to explore. Keep learning and doing what you love, and the right path will come into focus. You’re on a great track!
Best wishes!
Kevin Corkran
Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Associate
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Kevin’s Answer
Hi Mason,
I hope you are having a wonderful day. You are in 7th grade, so you likely can't work until you are 15/16. For now, I'd just enjoy school, sports, and clubs and hanging out with your friends.
When school is out, and you have free time, I'd look into some career tests that you can use to narrow down your career path. For example: https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz
Another thing you can do is just start working part-time jobs, like at a restaurant. My first job was working for the Evanston Civic Center as a Sustainability Department intern. I worked 8 hours a week doing office and data tasks. But, since then, I've been a College Resident Advisor, a leasing agent (summer only), worked at a nonprofit, worked as a chemistry teacher, and currently work as a lawyer at PwC. But I also was a server at a restaurant summer 2023 while studying for the Bar exam.
Finding your ideal career takes time! I'm excited to see what you will accomplish. If you need any help in your journey, feel free to reach out on Linkedin.
Sincerely,
Kevin
I hope you are having a wonderful day. You are in 7th grade, so you likely can't work until you are 15/16. For now, I'd just enjoy school, sports, and clubs and hanging out with your friends.
When school is out, and you have free time, I'd look into some career tests that you can use to narrow down your career path. For example: https://www.princetonreview.com/quiz/career-quiz
Another thing you can do is just start working part-time jobs, like at a restaurant. My first job was working for the Evanston Civic Center as a Sustainability Department intern. I worked 8 hours a week doing office and data tasks. But, since then, I've been a College Resident Advisor, a leasing agent (summer only), worked at a nonprofit, worked as a chemistry teacher, and currently work as a lawyer at PwC. But I also was a server at a restaurant summer 2023 while studying for the Bar exam.
Finding your ideal career takes time! I'm excited to see what you will accomplish. If you need any help in your journey, feel free to reach out on Linkedin.
Sincerely,
Kevin
Annah Edmonds
Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist
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Seattle, Washington
Updated
Annah’s Answer
Mason, with those interests you have many options; and sometimes getting first-hand experience will help shape the direction you choose. It sounds like you enjoy being active, outdoors, working in team-centered settings, are good at collaboration, in addition to the math and science elements. I would definitely keep exploring- but some places to start might be- teaching- in a school setting or perhaps an environmental education role. Working as a park ranger, in agriculture, construction or architecture, enter into engineering (many paths), medicine, or even policy work. Believe it or not baking is a precise science and also requires a strong ability to understand measurements as you will be creating and adjusting recipes; it is also a job that has you on your feet and moving around. An actuary is highly skilled at math and works in risk management. You might enjoy any type of management role as it involves organizational skills and tracking the progress of a project or department. This is the tip of the iceberg so keep digging! See what sparks your enthusiasm!
Ellie Ortiz
Customer Support Advocate
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Tampa, Florida
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Ellie’s Answer
Hello Mason!
Given your diverse interests, it's clear that you would thrive in a team environment. I believe a career in sports physical therapy could be a perfect match for you. It would allow you to merge your passion for science and sports, and offer the opportunity to work with a sports team. This would also give you a chance to establish meaningful connections with fellow therapists and your patients.
Here's an interesting article I found that gives an in-depth look into the role of a sports physical therapist: https://precisionsports.net/info-center/what-does-a-sports-physical-therapist-do/
Remember, success comes to those who dare to dream. I'm rooting for you in whatever path you choose to take!
Given your diverse interests, it's clear that you would thrive in a team environment. I believe a career in sports physical therapy could be a perfect match for you. It would allow you to merge your passion for science and sports, and offer the opportunity to work with a sports team. This would also give you a chance to establish meaningful connections with fellow therapists and your patients.
Here's an interesting article I found that gives an in-depth look into the role of a sports physical therapist: https://precisionsports.net/info-center/what-does-a-sports-physical-therapist-do/
Remember, success comes to those who dare to dream. I'm rooting for you in whatever path you choose to take!