Graduates of the Movement Science program are equipped with knowledge, experience, and specialized skills that are highly sought after and transferable, opening doors to many career opportunities. Degrees in exercise science, health and physical education, or sport management can lead to future roles in various settings. 

You might discover your passion in a career as a physical education teacher, guiding students in elementary, middle, or high school. Alternatively, you could find yourself in the healthcare sector, working as an exercise physiologist, wellness coach, or rehabilitation specialist. Perhaps you thrive in the business side of sports, managing teams, events, or athletic programs. Or you may decide to further your education in graduate school to become a researcher, educator, or specialist in kinesiology or sport management. Here is a list of potential careers, within the movement sciences, for those trained in exercise science, health and physical education, or sport management.

Exercise science graduates should be prepared to enter a variety of careers that promote health, fitness, and wellness. Here are some possible careers for the Exercise Science major:

• Biomechanic 
• Cardiac Rehabilitationist
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Health Fitness and Promoter
• Occupational Therapist 
• Physical Therapist 
• Physician Assistant 
• Pulmonary Rehabilitationist 
• Sport Psychologist 
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Teacher/Professor 
• Corporate Wellness

Health and Physical Education provides students with a broad theoretical and conceptual foundation for professional teacher preparation. Here are some possible career opportunities for Health and Physical Education majors:

• Athletic Coach
• Athletic Director
• Athletic Trainer
• Elementary School Teacher
• Exercise Physiologist 
• Fitness Trainer
• High School Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Middle School Teacher
• Professional Sports Scout
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor

Sport Management is an excellent preparation for a wide variety of jobs and careers. Many classes feature hands-on experience, simulations and real-world problem solving. Here are some possible career opportunities for Sport Managment majors:

• Athletic Coach
• Athletic Director 
• Business Development Coordinator
• Director of Operations
• Facility Operations Manager
• Game Day or Event Coordinator
• Guest Relations Manager
• Marketing Coordinator
• Operations Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Sales Coordinator