Exercise Science Career Guide

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Where Alumni Have Landed

Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist – Spectrum Health
Exercise Specialist – Bronson Hospital
Corporate Wellness Coordinator – Farmer’s Insurance
Case Manager/Exercise Physiologist – Great Lakes Physical Therapy
Clinical Protocol Lead – Livongo Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Strength and Conditioning Coach – Elite Performance and Fitness
Patient Care Coordinator – Mary Free Bed Hospital
Personal Trainer – Family Fitness
Wellness Account Representative – OnSite Wellness LLC
Aquatic Programming Manager – Northview Public Schools
Wellbeing Navigator – Steelcase
Adjunct Faculty – Grand Rapids Community College
Wellness Coach – S. Abraham and Sons, Inc.
OnSite Manager – McCahill Group
Exercise Rehabilitation Research Coordinator – University of Illinois at Chicago
Community Education Coordinator – iChiro Clinics
Corporate Wellness Account Manager and Social Media Specialist – OnSite Wellness
Account Sales Manager – Red Bull Distribution Company

Spotlights

Alexis Gerard '19

I loved being involved in dance troupe while in undergrad. Being able to choreograph and lead such a wonderful organization helped me build close friendships and is where I found my place at GV.

Aaron Poirier '11 & '14

Moving into the dorms during freshmen year, meeting random strangers who have become lifelong friends.

Ben McLoskey '13

Mid-winter, my sophomore year, the concrete slab on Pierce Street is typically flooded and froze over. My friends and I organized a pond hockey game and played all day.

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Student Organizations to Consider

GVSU Exercise Science Club
Anatomy Club
Pre-Med Club
Pre-PT Club
Pre-OT Club
Pre-PA Club

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Study Abroad Programs

Exercise Science Study Abroad Options

Study and travel while receiving course credit in countries such as, Australia, Thailand, and the United Kingdom, just to name a few. Students interested in combining their study abroad experience with an internship, or just looking to do an internship have options as well. Customized internships are available through GVSU Internships, and other programs such as World Endeavors.