Exercise Science Major Typically Pursue Majors In...
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Athletic Administration
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Athletic Training (e.g., high school, college, professional sports, clinics)
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Cardiac Rehabilitation (e.g., hospitals, clinics)
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Coaching (e.g., youth sports)
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Commercial Fitness
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Community Fitness
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Corporate Fitness
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Graduate School (e.g., Advanced degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutrition)
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Health/Wellness Programming (e.g., hospitals, universities, hotels, recreation agencies)
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Physical Education
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Physical Therapy (e.g., hospitals, clinics)
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Personal Training (e.g., one on one training)
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Sports Medicine (e.g., hospitals, clinics)
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Strength Training/Conditioning (e.g., high school, college, professional sports, clinics)
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Teaching (e.g., elementary, high school, college)
A degree in Exercise Science can be applied to the following fields/positions:
(NOTE: Many of these professions require additional education)
| Adapted Physical Education |
Massage Therapy |
| Allied Health |
Medical Assistant |
| Amateur Sports Agencies |
Medical Laboratory Technician |
| Anatomical Science |
Medical Records Administration |
| Aquatics Director |
Medical Sciences |
| Athletic Club Management |
Medical Technology |
| Athletic or Sports Administration |
Mental Health |
| Athletic Training |
Metabolism |
| Biomechanics/Biodynamics |
Motor Control |
| Cardiac Rehabilitation |
Motor Learning |
| Cardiopulmonary Testing |
National Governing Boards of Sport |
| Cardiopulmonary Technology |
Naturopathic Medicine |
| Cardiorespiratory Science |
Nursing |
| Coaching |
Nutrition Biochemistry |
| Consulting |
Nutrition Science |
| Chiropractic |
Orthopedic Medicine |
| Community Recreation |
Osteopathic Therapy |
| Community Health Nutrition |
Osteopathy Physical Therapy Assistant |
| Corporate Fitness/Wellness Programming |
Paramedic |
| Corrective Therapy |
Park and Recreation Resources |
| Dance Therapy |
Personal Trainer |
| Dietetics |
Physical Education |
| Emergency Medical Technology |
Physical Therapy |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Physicians Assistant |
| Ergonomics |
Physiology |
| Environmental Health |
Preventive Medicine |
| Exercise Biochemistry |
Private Sports/Recreation Clubs |
| Exercise Program Administration |
Professional Sports Front Office |
| Exercise Rehabilitation |
Psychomotor Therapy |
| Exercise Test Technology |
Public Health |
| Exercise Stress Testing |
Recreation and Leisure |
| Fitness Equipment Buying and Selling |
Recreation Leadership |
| Fitness Equipment Design |
Recreation Administration |
| Fitness Facilities Planner |
Recreation for Youth Camps |
| Food and Nutrition |
Resort Programs |
| Gerontology |
Respiratory Therapist |
| Graduate School Research |
Sports Marketing |
| Health Agency Services |
Sports Merchandising |
| Health and Fitness Club Management |
Sports Agent |
| Health and Wellness |
Sports Communication |
| Health Care Management |
Sports Information Director |
| Health Education |
Sports Management |
| Health Services |
Sports Medicine |
| Health Spa Management |
Sports Psychology |
| Health Promotion |
Sports Sciences |
| Health Records |
Sports Sociology |
| Health Science Administration |
Sports Studies |
| Hotel Programs |
Stress Management |
| Human Biology |
Teaching |
| Human Kinetics |
Therapeutic Recreation |
| Human Nutrition |
Wellness Centers |
| Industrial Hygiene and Safety |
YMCA/YWCA |
| Leisure Management |
Leisure Studies |
