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

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

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In this episode, Dr. Megan McCarthy leads a conversation with Dr. Jaylon Joyner, Brian Snyder and Patricia Gauani about the dissertation process and what doctoral students can expect as they move from identifying a research topic to completing their work.

The discussion explores common challenges students may encounter throughout the dissertation process, along with practical strategies for staying productive, managing time and maintaining progress. The panel also considers how doctoral students can balance research with professional, family and personal responsibilities.

Topics include:

•  What the dissertation process looks like in an online doctoral program 
•  Common dissertation challenges and strategies for overcoming them 
•  Selecting and developing a research topic 
•  Time management and productivity during the dissertation process 
•  Balancing doctoral research with work, family and other responsibilities 
•  Building confidence and maintaining momentum toward dissertation completion

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In this episode, Dr. Gregory Wallace leads a panel discussion with Dr. Joshua Bullock, Dr. Michael Richards and Dr. Karly Mendez about the trends expected to influence kinesiology over the next 5–10 years.

The conversation explores how new technologies are changing assessment, training, rehabilitation and performance optimization across healthcare, sport, fitness and wellness. The panel also examines the growing role of data analytics, emerging career opportunities and the challenges professionals may face as the field continues to evolve.

Drawing from their professional experiences, the panelists discuss which innovations are producing meaningful results, how client, athlete, patient and student expectations are changing and what professionals can do to prepare for the future.

Topics include:

• Major trends shaping the future of kinesiology
• Technology in assessment, training and rehabilitation
• The growing role of data analytics
• Emerging opportunities across healthcare, sport, fitness and corporate wellness
• Changing expectations among clients, athletes, patients and students
• Evaluating which innovations deliver meaningful results
• Skills that will be valuable over the next decade
• How students and working professionals can future-proof their careers

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In this episode, a panel of kinesiology professionals, graduates and doctoral students discusses how they apply their education to real-world problems across healthcare, movement, wellness, physical activity and lifestyle medicine.

The conversation explores industry challenges, evidence-based decision-making, research methodology and the importance of understanding the individual behind each problem. The panel also discusses how collaboration across disciplines, continued education and emerging technology can improve professional practice and create better outcomes.

Topics include:

• Moving from academic knowledge to practical application
• Applying research to professional and organizational challenges
• Understanding clients and patients from a holistic perspective
• Collaboration across healthcare and movement-related disciplines
• Lifestyle medicine and physical activity
• Technology, innovation and the future of kinesiology
• Using doctoral education to strengthen leadership and decision-making

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