What can I do with a major in EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE? The University of Georgia Career Center Clark Howell Hall, 542-3375, http://www.career.uga.edu Exercise sports science department Ramsey Center, 706-542-4378, [email protected], http://www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology/
The information below describes typical occupations and employers associated with this major. Understand that some of the options listed below may require additional training. Moreover, you are not limited to these options alone when choosing a possible career path.
Description of Exercise and Sport Science The undergraduate major in Exercise and Sport Science is designed to provide students an in-depth exposure to the scientific basis of physical activity, exercise and sport. Knowledge and skills related to exercise and sport biomechanics, physiology, psychology, epidemiology; athletic training; physical fitness and conditioning; statistics and measurement theory; and other associated areas are obtained through prescribed and elective course work, independent study, and laboratory and field experience.
Possible Job Titles of Exercise & Sport Science Graduates (*Jobs secured as reported by UGA Career Center post-graduate survey) Aerobic Instructors Fitness Associate* Physical Fitness Specialist* Assistant Athletic Trainer* Fitness Center Director* Physical Therapy Aide Assistant Professor* Fitness Specialist* Physical Therapy Technician* Asst. Wellness Director* Health Coordinator* Regional Medical Scientist* Cardiac Therapist* Health Management Assistant* Research Assistant* Clinical Research Associate* Hospital Wellness Sports Instructors Director of Sports Medicine* Kinesiotherapists Therapy Tech* Director/Health & Rehab.* Lab Technician* Trainer* Exercise Physiologist* Manager of Health Club* Victims Advocate* Exercise Professional* Personal Trainer* Wellness Coordinator* Exercise Specialist* Pharmaceutical Sales Repr*
To research careers of interest, you may want to visit these web sites Georgia Career Information Center http://www.gcic.peachnet.edu (accessible only on campus computers) O*NET http://online.onetcenter.org (click on Find Occupations) Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/oco (type in general term for career of interest) Alberta Occupational Profiles http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/occinfo/frameset.asp (click on Occupational Title Search) *Please visit the Career Center Library or your Career Consultant if you need additional information or assistance.
Possible Employers Who Might Hire Exercise & Sport Science Graduates (*Jobs secured as reported by UGA Career Center post-graduate survey) AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical* Georgia Sports Chiropractic* Physiotherapy Associates* Athens Regional Medical Ctr.* Glaxo Wellcome* Rehabilitation Serv of Tifton* Cardio Perfect* Gwinnett Hospital Systems* Rural Development Center* Classic City Gymnastics* Health South* Sports Authority* Corporate Sports Unlimited* Houston Clinic* Tidewater Physical Therapy, Dekalb Medical Center* Madison Fitness Center* Inc.* Dougherty County Schools* Maxim Healthcare Services* United States Army* Dunwoody Country Club* One To One Fitness* United States Navy* Edward Cardiovascular Inst.* Parks and Recreation Depart.* White Oak Plantation* Fort Jackson Comm. Act. Ctr.* Physical Therapy Associates*
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Strategies associated with Exercise and Sport Science • Major and exercise science, exercise physiology or kinesiology • Supplement curriculum with nutrition and hard science courses • Consider graduate school in physical therapy, athletic training, or medical school • Obtain necessary certifications • Work in physical therapy clinic, health club or gym • Volunteer with high school, college teams and local non profit organizations
Career Center Resources for Exercise & Sport Science Majors Careers in Focus: Sports- 2nd Edition by Ferguson Mulligan Guide to Sports Journalism Careers by Mulligan, Joseph F. Opportunities in Sports & Athletic Careers by Heitzmann, M. Ray
UGA Campus Contacts Associated with Exercise and Sport Science
The Department of Exercise Science http://www.coe.uga.edu/exs/
College of Education Student Organizations http://www.coe.uga.edu/students/orgs.html
Employment Resources/Contacts
American College of Sports Medicine http://www.acsm.org/
American Fitness Association http://www.afpafitness.com/
Aerobic and Fitness Assn. Of America http://www.afaa.com
American Kinesiotherapy Association http://www.akta.org
American Running Association http://www.americanrunning.org/
Cool Works http://www.coolworks.com/showme/
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