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Is kinesiology or child development better for a high school student looking into medicine?
I'm selecting my 9th grade classes. I have no idea if other schools do this, but we have to create a "career plan" and select classes for all four years of high school. Between the classes of kinesiology (my high school's course catalog defines it as studying the effects of exercise on the body and studying skeletal, muscular, and neural movements) and child development (working with and talking to young children, earning CPR and first aid qualifications along the way), which is better if I would like to become a premed student in college? I specifically am interested in orthopedics or becoming a surgeon.
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Karissa’s Answer
Neither. You need to pick biology, chemistry or physics. Pick Kinesiology if that is your only choice. Childcare classes are useless. You want a career that requires you to fix things NOT care for people. Nurses care for people but even nurses need to take a lot of science classes. Tell your school you want to be a scientist. I would not even mention pre-med. The counselor is preparing you for your freshman year in college NOT graduate school.
Talk to your parents. Have them tell your counselor that neither of these are appropriate paths.
Ask yourself why child care is an option. Maybe you do not want to be a doctor.
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Thanks for the information! I thought about the child development class because I've heard a lot of people recommending child care classes for those who would like to become doctors. Thanks!
Lily
Interesting insight, Karissa. Do you perhaps have resources you can point Lily to further explore the medical field? Lily may discover what the appropriate path is for her based on her interests.
Sharyn Grose, Admin
Here is a career test:
https://www.k12.com/stride-career-prep/career-exploration/career-quiz/
Karissa Helton
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Shelisa’s Answer
Hey Freshmans!! Super 9th graders!!
Thank you !! For your Questions!!
It is being brought up in an Interview!!
You will all be a great Doctor!! Make your dream come true!
I got a certificate in Pediatrics!! With added Bonus in Child Psychology and a Added Bonus in Mental Health . I chose both
It will only help me as I am a Pediatrician. All we had to do in High school was select our Electives like Spanish!! You are cool do not be nervous about High School! Have tons of fun!!
Rooting for you all!! Cross the finish line with all your dreams!
Say a Prayer and be thankful for everything!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Shelisa
Thank you !! For your Questions!!
It is being brought up in an Interview!!
You will all be a great Doctor!! Make your dream come true!
I got a certificate in Pediatrics!! With added Bonus in Child Psychology and a Added Bonus in Mental Health . I chose both
It will only help me as I am a Pediatrician. All we had to do in High school was select our Electives like Spanish!! You are cool do not be nervous about High School! Have tons of fun!!
Rooting for you all!! Cross the finish line with all your dreams!
Say a Prayer and be thankful for everything!! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Shelisa
Thank you so much for your support, answers, and time spent!
Lily
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Lauren’s Answer
Hello Lily,
I'm totally on board with Pamela's thoughts, but I'd like to highlight the fact that learning CPR and First Aid are truly valuable skills to have in life!
When choosing between the two, I believe the key factor should not only be your interest but also the other classes you're enrolled in. Kinesiology can be quite challenging, so if you're already juggling a heavy academic schedule, it might be better to take it at a later time. Transitioning into high school can sometimes be a tad overwhelming, so keep that in mind as well.
I realize I haven't provided any concrete advice, but I hope my suggestions have given you something to ponder over. I'm confident that you'll make the best choice for yourself!
Wishing you all the best in high school!
Lauren
I'm totally on board with Pamela's thoughts, but I'd like to highlight the fact that learning CPR and First Aid are truly valuable skills to have in life!
When choosing between the two, I believe the key factor should not only be your interest but also the other classes you're enrolled in. Kinesiology can be quite challenging, so if you're already juggling a heavy academic schedule, it might be better to take it at a later time. Transitioning into high school can sometimes be a tad overwhelming, so keep that in mind as well.
I realize I haven't provided any concrete advice, but I hope my suggestions have given you something to ponder over. I'm confident that you'll make the best choice for yourself!
Wishing you all the best in high school!
Lauren
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Madison’s Answer
My recommendation would be kinesthesiology should be better to aid with pre-med/med school courses
Hi Madison, can you give Lily more insight into why kinesthesiology would be a better choice?
Sharyn Grose, Admin
Yes! Down the road in pre-med/medical school courses, kinesthesiolgy will aid in some of the basic science material you will see repeated in these classes. Child development is certainly equally helpful and interesting but may not help education wise with prep for harder basic science college courses. In general neither are the wrong choice and you of course want to pick what excites you the most!
Madison Buchman
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Pamela’s Answer
Hi Lily!
There are benefits to both, and it won’t make or break your chances either way. Pick whichever one sounds most interesting or you can flip a coin; you’ll learn something either way and there will be elements of both in your career in medicine. Also, I think what your school is trying to do is show you that your choices are not random and all lead down a path which you will likely have the opportunity to change down the line. It’s good you are taking your decisions seriously but I think with this one you can go with your gut! Hope this was helpful.
Pam
There are benefits to both, and it won’t make or break your chances either way. Pick whichever one sounds most interesting or you can flip a coin; you’ll learn something either way and there will be elements of both in your career in medicine. Also, I think what your school is trying to do is show you that your choices are not random and all lead down a path which you will likely have the opportunity to change down the line. It’s good you are taking your decisions seriously but I think with this one you can go with your gut! Hope this was helpful.
Pam
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