Careers in Exercise Science

Our majors pursue careers in:

  • ​Exercise science
  • Exercise psychology
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic training
  • Corporate fitness and wellness
  • Sport science
  • Personal training
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

Types of employers for exercise science graduates:

  • Medical and rehabilitation centers
  • Sports and fitness centers
  • Professional teams and organizations
  • Educational institutions

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science:

  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Strength & Conditioning coach
  • Personal Trainer
  • Group Fitness Instructor
  • Fitness/Wellness Coordinator
  • Recreation leader
  • Athletic Coordinator

Our graduates are employed at organizations such as:

  • Bellin Health
  • Experience Fitness
  • Marquette University
  • Northwestern University
  • NX Level
  • Orange Theory
  • Prohealthcare
  • YMCA
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