Hello im studying a dual degree in science and secondary education. After doing five days of placement I started to question is teaching for me? I now I'm at a crossroad. Should I continue doing teaching or should I do Exercise and Nutrition Science? Does anyone have experience in Exercise and Nutrition Science? Or suggestions for other science degrees?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
For me im trying to do something I like but also make a decent salary. If the job doesn't pay good I will not do it. But if it pays good and i hate it i will also not do it. Im looking for something in-between
I passionate about science and it makes a decent salary so thats why im considering a change to Exercise and Nutrition Science.
Thanks for the response btw
Need Advice for Degree:
virology
Virology is the scientific discipline concerned with the study of the biology of viruses and viral diseases, including the distribution, biochemistry, physiology, …
ha yeah definitely best time to do it now.
But I'm probably not smart enough to get in. Or i don't meet the entry requirements :(
Isn't exercise and nutrition science not what every single person who doesn't know what to do at uni chooses? Pay doesn't seem that flash for most jobs.
Degrees are for loosers.
If you don't love teaching don't do it - salary is too low. You would be in category D - doing something you hate but not making a lot of money.
Maybe look at something in allied health like physiotherapy, pathology, pharmacy etc. Solid career options.
Salary isnt the worst tbh, its more like i dont really enjoy it that much and im not passionate about it
Despite what the dinosaurs here say, look at nursing.
Very sciency, good outcomes, plenty of other girls doing girl stuff
Only if you are suited to physical labour
And gross things. And rubbish hours. And morons getting upset at you for nothing.
And gross things. And rubbish hours. And morons getting upset at you for nothing.
Have to move out of your parents house sooner or later
@[Deactivated]: Yeah that makes perfect sense. Cleaning up other people's bodily fluids is absolutely what everyone wants to be doing, as well as working night shift and being abused 🙄
@brendanm: My sister is a nurse she enjoys it. But its all about what you enjoy. For me nursing is a no no
Commitment, dedication and determination is most important
I suppose. But also direction is important, which is what im lacking
Hi,
I've actually got a degree in exercise and nutrition (Human Movement here in SA) and am continuing my study with clinical exercise physiology to become an accredited exercise physiologist. I've worked in nutrition, exercise and exercise physiology for years so you're welcome to ask me anything.
Hi there im curious what Jobs you can get? Is it hard to get the degree studywise?
Try looking on seek or different job forums to see if there's much in your area. For EP I've found that the demand is quite high. The pay is comparable to physiotherapy and it seems to be the most lucrative by far if you operate your own practice (e.g. NDIS rates are approx $165/hr for EP but you might be hired for ~$40/hr).
I'm studying full time online while also working full time and I manage it. It's hard to say what's hard and what isn't but I've generally found if you enjoy what you're learning then you're going to find it easier.
In terms of work, what actually interests you? Would you like to work with athletes, kids, anything sport specific, help people loose weight or maybe it's certain lifting styles that interests you? More of EP is using exercise as a medicine to help treat people with chronic issues so you'd need to consider the kinds of people that you'll be working with and if that interests you.
I think a lot of the time people's expectations with a job do not meet up with the reality. So as you've found with teaching, it's best to try and get some practical experience.
oh so is the focus mainly on physical exercise or Nutrition Science?
Also do you know what a Nutrition assistant does? Cause that was one of the career possibilities my uni highlights. So am curious what comes put of it
@RetroMetro: The focus of Exercise Physiology is on physical exercise. Nutrition is a necessary component of the degree but it's not the focus. As an allied health practitioner you work in a multidisciplinary team with people like accredited practicing dieticians that would often be better suited to covering that service. E.g. you need to know about nutrition and you could educate the guidelines but you wouldn't prescribe a diet for a clinical individual without further training.
I found nutrition interesting and I thought it would be my pathway until I actually started working in that area - similar to you. Instead I found an opportunity with exercise physiology that led me on the pathway I'm on now.
@Sir Flabo: hmm ok. My main focus was on nutrition science. I didn't know the exercise part was so big! Im not the most sporty person so idk if ill get into it. Do you need to be sporty to really enjoy the degree?
Here is the link to the degree im eyeing at UQ
https://future-students.uq.edu.au/study/programs/bachelor-ex…
@RetroMetro: It might be worth having a look at ESSA's website as they're the governing body for exercise science.
Basically, with exercise science you can work with sporting populations at clubs or under EPs at clinics. You can then upskill into either Exercise Physiology (clinical pops) or Sports Science (sport pops). I'd say sports science is extremely competitive and you really need to stand out to make a decent salary but it's not my area so I don't know first hand.
If you love nutrition then that's great, my advise would be to contact local nutrition businesses that might be able to hire you one day and ask if you could get some work experience.
Most people get into these degrees because they are sporty and don't know what else to do - these people are usually the ones I see become unhappy. The rest get into it because they know someone with some sort of illness/disease that inspired them to learn more - these (myself included) seem to be the happiest of the bunch) -> at least for EP
@RetroMetro: Re your course: if you want to get into exercise then I HIGHLY recommend you study an accredited course: https://www.essa.org.au/Public/EDUCATION_PROVIDERS/Courses_w…
Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the body that accredits individuals and universities. Without accreditation it is much harder to progress in the field. Your course is not listed as an accredited course and if you graduated, you'd have an interest in exercise but nothing tangible to progress with.
E.g. to become an accredited exercise physiologist, you must first become an accredited exercise scientist. It used to be you go do your exercise science degree and then receive a graduate entry from ESSA that enables you to do your masters in exercise physiology. Now there are bachelor courses that provide you the ability to get both accreditations in one degree.
Teaching is always a good back up. What may not be for you right now may change in five years. I would never considered teaching at uni though 5 years later wish I had done the extra year as it was then.
As long as you degree doesn't pigeon hole you then you will have options when you finish as you start to work out what you want along the way.
There are 3 categories of students
A - people that do what they love (it isnt about money)
B - people that do it for the money (it is all about the money)
C - people who do what they love and make lot of money (lucky ones)
Most people i know fall into A and B - The only ones i know who are 'truly' in C are Pro-athletes and a few business owners mostly tech guys who struck it rich barely do any work that love there job mostly becuz all they do is travel. Most of the Doctors, Laywers finance, tradesmen ppl i know are all in B - they might tell you otherwise but they are talking crap 9/10 times
Most of the people I know in cat A wish there made more money not graphic designers, child care workers etc some of them do even love there job anymore but are too set in there way to change.
There is no right answer you will likely wish you earned more money or wish her had a job that makes you happier and that has a better work life balance after about 10-15 years after starting your career
Most people will 'lie' and say they love there job but the truth is they dont…
Ill tell you right now i go to work for the money i dont 'hate my job' by any measure but i do not love it either.
I am a Allied health professional i wouldn't recommend exercise physiology - i work with a few and they have all said the industry is 'really competitive' and hard to find work. Dietetics is the same however they have 'very good conditions' so once you get a decent amount of experience you can make 100-130k (base) working a comfortable 40 hour week from what i now understand they get 5 weeks of annual leave too with leave loading! at least here in Victoria in the public sector - i wouldnt recommend either in the private sector.