CSP Kinesiology Real Talk: Navigating Career Transitions in Kinesiology
What does it look like to build a career in kinesiology when the path is anything but linear?
In this episode of CSP Kinesiology Real Talk, Dr. Candace Langston leads a conversation with Dr. Logan Daughtry, Joe Carney and Caleb Canterbury about navigating career transitions, developing transferable skills and finding new opportunities across the field of kinesiology.
The panel shares their individual career paths and discusses the moments that led them to pursue new roles, education and professional directions. They explore how kinesiology skills can transfer across exercise science, higher education, leadership, advising, event production and other professional environments.
The conversation also examines the role of education, mentorship and professional relationships in shaping career decisions, along with the uncertainty and challenges that can come with professional change.
Topics include:
- Recognizing when it may be time for a career transition
- Applying transferable kinesiology skills across different careers
- The role of education and continued learning
- How mentors and professional relationships influence career development
- Navigating uncertainty, setbacks and changes in professional identity
- Building confidence when pursuing a new career direction
- Practical advice for students and professionals considering their next step
Moderator:
Dr. Candace Langston, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science Program Coordinator, Methodist University
Dr. Candace Langston, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Health Science Program Coordinator, Methodist University
Panelists:
Dr. Logan Daughtry, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Catawba College
Joe Carney, Advisor and Show Organizer, Derema Group
Caleb Canterbury, Lead Health, Physical Education and Recreation Instructor, East Central Community College
Dr. Logan Daughtry, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Catawba College
Joe Carney, Advisor and Show Organizer, Derema Group
Caleb Canterbury, Lead Health, Physical Education and Recreation Instructor, East Central Community College
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