Careers for Health & Exercise Sciene Majors

Areas

Fitness

  • Fitness Instructor
  • Dance Instructor
  • Personal Trainer
  • Exercise Physiologist

Marketing/Management

  • Director of Sports Marketing Manager
  • Special Events Manager
  • General Team Manager
  • Equipment Manager
  • Director of League Operations
  • Game Production Manager
  • Retail Sporting Goods Manager

Sports Medicine

  • Athletic Trainer
  • Nutritionist
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Sports Performance Management Specialist
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Biomechanics Specialist

Recreation/Social Services

  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Camp Management
  • Program Management
  • Community Center Management
  • Outdoor Recreation Planning

Professional Sports

  • Athletic Manager
  • Professional Sports Scout
  • Agent
  • Referee/Official
  • Professional Athlete

Communications

  • Sports Announcer
  • New Broadcaster
  • Radio Talk Show Host
  • Sportswriter
  • Director of League Communications
  • College Sports Information Director
  • Sports Publicist
  • Director of Public Relations
  • On-line Sports Publisher

Employers

  • Fitness Centers
  • Corporate fitness centers
  • Weight reduction facilities
  • Sports and Entertainment centers
  • Athletic clubs
  • Adult care facilities
  • Sports Clinics
  • Self employment

Strategies

Obtain experience and expertise in various athletic/fitness areas. Obtain certification in area if available.

*Note: Different states/regions may require different certification.