Career Outlook by Major
There are a number of careers attainable by graduates from the Department of Health and Exercise Science. Your major and interests will determine the path you take, and some careers require additional education. We encourage our students to work with the Career Development Center to identify ways to grow toward their area of interest. Below are only some of the careers that may be available to you in your chosen major.
Careers for exercise science majors include:
- Clinical exercise physiology
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Recreation and fitness management
- Strength and conditioning training
- Medical sales
In addition, many exercise science majors go to graduate school for physical therapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy physician assistant and medicine.
Careers for public health majors include:
- Health advocacy and education
- Disease investigation
- Health communications
- Research assistant at a university
- Health department program assistant
- Public health/nonprofit project management
- Epidemiology
Careers for health promotion majors include:
- Health coach
- Health and wellness program coordination
- Health promotion advocacy and education
- Community recreation management
- Recreation and fitness management
After achieving a foundation in health promotion and wellness, some graduates may decide to pursue advanced education. This degree is an excellent foundation for a variety of health-related graduate programs.