HealthScience (Track: Exercise Science) Department of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Exercise Science- Exercise Scientists are health care professionals that utilize knowledge of the human body’s adaptive responses to exercise to address an individual’s health, fitness, or performance goals. Exercise Science students who wish to continue their academic studies will benefit from a well rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for admission into graduate programs in Exercise Physiology or other Health Care professions. Exercise Science is often cited as the preferred undergraduate program of study for students interested in the advanced degree of Physical Therapy. Other graduate programs that are of interest to Exercise Science students are: Occupational Therapy, Chiropractics, Medicine, Physicians Assistant, Sports Psychology, and Pharmacy.
CAREER PATHS Department of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Exercise Science
Clinical Exercise Physiology: health care based positions that incorporate exercise testing, prescription, and supervision for a wide spectrum of patients such as cardiac rehabilitation, elderly care, and weight management.
Fitness/Recreation field: positions in personal training, fitness instruction, corporate wellness, wellness coach, and recreation.
Human Performance: strength coach, performance coach, and athletic exercise testing.
Other Related fields: medical supply reps (pacemakers, artificial joints, medical instruments) and pharmaceutical representatives
SOME RELATED CAREER TITLES
(To research these titles and more go to: (Occupational Outlook Handbook) and see the related print resources in the Career Services Library.
LINKS TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Professional Associations are important to explore because many offer student memberships and can give you access to other professionals and their experiences, research, convention or workshop opportunities, professional development and most importantly job databases.
JOB SEARCH INFORMATION Department of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Exercise Science
GRADUATE SCHOOLS Department of Athletic Training and Physical Therapy/Exercise Science
