Is a Fitness Coordinator basically a Physical Therapy equivalent without a Doctorate Degree?
I have been sold on Physical Therapy for a while now, but recently I have begun struggling with the idea of going to Medical School and all of the debt and excessive studying that entails. I took a career quiz and it recommended Fitness Coordinator rather than Physical Therapy. I love studying the human anatomy, working out, and helping others learn about their body, how it functions, and how to strengthen and enhance their performance. Would a Fitness Coordinator be the same thing as Physical Therapy, just without going to Medical School and getting a Doctorate?
Also, what is the job satisfaction like for a Fitness Coordinator? What about the hours? work load? salary? work environment?
3 answers
Stephanie’s Answer
It seems like it would be a good idea to see if you could shadow a PT or volunteer in a PT clinic to give you a better idea of what they do and if it feels like it is worth the time, effort and money you would put into it.
Rachael’s Answer
Rachael recommends the following next steps:
Marcelius Levites’s Answer
Best wishes
What Is Physical Therapy?
-https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/what-is-physical-therapy
What Is a Physical Therapist?
A PT helps when a physical limitation keeps you from functioning normally
-https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-a-physical-therapist-2696641