EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE What I can do with this degree?

Exercise and sports science (ESS) majors study the science of human movement and help people live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition. A commitment to enhancing quality-of-life throughout the lifespan through discoveries in and knowledge of health and human performance is a common principle of ESS graduates. Students involved in ESS explore the functions and composition of the human body, research information regarding nutrition and exercise, understand body conditioning, and learn to recognize injury and illness prevention.

Exercise and Sports Science Skills

 Interest in Coaching  Interest in Teaching  Motor Skills  Knowledge of Proper Nutrition  Motivational Skills  Planning Skills  Discussion Skills (e.g. Human Sexuality)  Patience  Oral & Visual Communication Skills  Athletically Inclined  Demonstration Skills (e.g. Physical Activities)  Interest in Physical Activities  Interest in Health Issues  Interest & Knowledge in the Mechanics and General Health of Human Body

Degrees offered at Texas State University

 BESS, major in Exercise and Sports Science (Health and Wellness Promotion for Clinical Populations Emphasis)  BESS, major in Exercise and Sports Science (All-level Teacher Certification)  BESS, major in Exercise and Sports Science (with Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)  BESS, major in Health and Fitness Management (with Business Administration Minor)  Master of Science, M.S., in Exercise and Sports Science

Other Certifications

 Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-certified-personal-trainer  Certified Fitness Instructor/ Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) http://www.acefitness.org/getcertified/group-fitness-certification.aspx  Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (ES), http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-certified-clinical-exercise-specialist  Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP), http://certification.acsm.org/acsm-registered-clinical-exercise-physiologist  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), http://www.nsca-lift.org/Certification/CSCS/ EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE - What I can do with this degree? Page 1 of 4

CAREER PATHS (Some of the occupations outlined in this brochure may require additional education or training)

...in Education Sample Job Titles Physical Education Instructor Aerobics Instructor Sports Instructor Assistant Professor Camp Director Health Educator Coach Personal Trainer Athletic Trainer Physical Fitness Specialist Exercise Specialist

Possible Work Settings High Schools Middle Schools Fitness Centers Elementary Schools Professional Sports Teams/ Leagues Gymnastics Centers High School Athletic Associations Recreational Organizations Country Clubs Cruise Lines Training Centers Racquet Clubs

…in Health and Wellness Promotion Sample Job Titles Clinical Research Associate Assistant Wellness Director Hospital Wellness Administrator Exercise Physiologist Physician Assistant Wellness Coordinator Health Coordinator Rehabilitation Specialist Clinical Research Associate Lab Technician Regional Medical Scientist Director of Health & Rehabilitation Public Health Agent Commercial Wellness Center Director

Possible Work Settings Hospitals Sports Clinics Adult Care Facilities Military Weight Reduction Clinics Rehabilitation Clinics

…in Physical Therapy Sample Job Titles Recreation Therapist Chiropractor Cardiac Therapist Kinesiotherapist Physical Therapy Aide Physical Therapy Technician Strength & Conditioning Coach Director of Sports Medicine

Possible Work Settings Physical Therapy Centers Athletic Associations Colleges/ Universities Hospitals Sports Clinics Rehabilitation Clinics

…in Health and Fitness Management Sample Job Titles Fitness Leaders Exercise Testing Technicians Corrective Therapist Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Salesperson Administrator Manager Corporate Health Advisor Sports Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Health Management Assistant Fitness Center Director Fitness Associate Sports Manager Sports Agent

Possible Work Settings Professional Sports Teams/ Leagues Recreational Organizations Fitness Centers Athletic Associations Country Clubs Colleges/ Universities Training Centers Health Clubs Recreational Leagues Golf and Tennis Resorts City Parks/ Recreation Departments

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RESOURCES

Texas State University - Student Organizations  Association of Recreation Enthusiasts  Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Club  Eta Sigma Gamma, the National Health Education Honorary  Exercise and Sports Science Club, http://studentorgs.txstate.edu/essclub  Adaptive Sports Club of Texas State (ASCOTS), http://studentorgs.txstate.edu/ascots

Job & Internship Search Sites  Medical Fitness Association Career Center, http://medicalfitness.site-ym.com/networking/  Blue Fish jobs, http://www.bluefishjobs.com/  National Collegiate Athletic Association, http://www.ncaa.org  Public Health Career Action Center, http://www.sph.emory.edu/studentservice/Career.html  Teamwork Online Sports Jobs, http://www.teamworkonline.com/  Human Kinetics, http://www.humankinetics.com/careers/  Healthcare Management Careers, www.healthmanagementcareers.org  Online Sports, http://www.onlinesports.com/pages/CareerCenter.html  Healthcare Jobsite, http://www.healthcarejobsite.com/  U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, www.hhs.gov/jobs  National Institute of Health, http://www.nih.gov; internships, http://www.training.nih.gov  Professional Baseball Employment Opportunities, http://www.pbeo.com/  Jobs in Sports, http://www.jobsinsports.com/  Sports Jobs & Sports Internships, http://www.workinsports.com/

Professional Associations Links  National Association for Sport and Physical Education, http:// www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=students.html  The National Athletic Trainers Association, http://www.nata.org  American Physical Therapy Association, https://www.apta.org/  The American College of Sports Medicine, https://www.acsm.org  Sports and Exercise Psychology - Professional Organizations, http://spot.colorado.edu/~collinsj  American Association. for Health Education, http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm  Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, www.afaa.org  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, www.aaos.org  American Academy of Physician’s Assistants, www.aapa.org  American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, www.aahperd.org  American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org  American Dietetic Association, www.eatright.org  American Kinesiology Association, http://www.americankinesiology.org/  American Fitness Professionals and Associates, http://www.afpafitness.com/  American Heart Association, www.americanheart.org  American Kinesiotherapy Association, http://www.akta.org  American Running Association, http://www.americanrunning.org/  American Occupational Therapy Association, www.aota.org EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE - What I can do with this degree? Page 3 of 4  American Physical Therapy Association, www.apta.org  American Physiological Association, www.the-aps.org  International Sports Science Association, www.issaonline.org  Medical Fitness Association, www.medicalfitness.org

Career Library Resources  Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers, Ray Heitzmann  Careers in Focus - Coaches and Fitness Professionals, Ferguson Publishing Company  Careers in Focus- Sports, Ferguson Publishing Company  Athletes Guide to Career Planning, A. Petitpas, D. Champagne, J. Chartrand, S. Danish, S. Murphy  Career Opportunities in The Sports Industry, 2nd & 3rd editions, Shelly Field  Careers for Sports Nuts & Other Athletic Types, Wm. Ray Heitzmann

Information for this handout compiled from: University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Texas State Department of Health and Human Performance, Physical Education, and Recreation, DeSales University, World Wide Learn, University of Georgia Career Center, Hope College, Texas Tech University, Exercise Science Guide, University of North Carolina Department of Exercise and Sports Science

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