Exercise and Sport Science
| What is Exercise & Sport Science? | Related Careers |
| Related Skills | Job & Internship Search Links |
| Career Planning Links | |
| Miscellaneous Links | OSU Exercise & Sport Science Program |
What is Exercise & Sport Science?
According to Wikipedia, exercise science is "the study of the acute and chronic adaptions in response to a wide-range of physical exercise conditions. In addition, many exercise physiologists study the effect of exercise on pathology, and the mechanisms by which exercise can reduce or reverse disease progression." They also defined sport science as a discipline that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance."
Exercise & Sport Science - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
Some careers require further education:
| Athletic Director | Personal Trainer |
| Athletic Trainer | Physical Education Director |
| Corporate Fitness Director | Physical Therapist |
| Director of Community Relations | Sporting Goods Manufacturing Representative |
| Director of Intramurals & Recreation | Sports Event Coordinator |
| Director of Sports Facilities | Sports Information Director |
| Exercise Physiologist | Sports Nutritionist |
| Exercise Program Director | Sports Physical Therapist |
| Exercise Specialist | Sports Psychologist |
| Exercise Test Technologist | Strenght & Conditioning Coach |
| General Manager, Pro Sports Team | Team Physician |
| Health Club Manager | Teacher |
| Health/Fitness Instructor | Ticket Manager |
| Marketing Director | Weight Training Instructor |
| Occupational Therapist | Wellness Coordinator |
| Operations Director |
Related Skills
| Analyzing Injuries | Operating Machines & Training Equipment |
| Basic First Aid & CPR Skills/Certification | Physical Demonstration Skills |
| Communication | Problem Solving |
| Deductive Reasoning Skills | Proficient Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology & Biology |
| Good Judgement & Decision-Making | Recording, Organizing & Storing Information |
| Implement Exercise & Rehab Programs | Refering Athletes to Appropriate Physicians |
| Maintain Poise in Emergency Situations | Taping, Bandaging & Stretching Athletes |
| Monitor Rehabilitative Programs | Work Well Under Stress |
| Motor Skills | Working with People |
Job & Internship Search Links
NCAA Job Opportunities - a great resource for finding jobs with the NCAA in college athletics, national offices and elegibility centers.
Exercise Jobs.Com - a great resource that matches qualified fitness job candidates with employers.
Sports Medicine Jobs - sports medicine job bank by state.
Sports Medicine.Com - careerinformation and resources dedicated to sports medicine.
Guide to Becoming a Sports Agent - list of the various degrees offered in this subject and a list of Sports Agent informative sources.
Job Applications - Hospital Jobs
Major League Athletic Trainers
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Athletic Trainers
- Average Pay - Coaches and Scouts
- Average Pay - Occupational Therapists
- Average Pay - Dietitians and Nutritionists
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What Can I do with a Major in Physical Education? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Athletic Trainer.Com - information about education and certification requirements for trainers, as well as salery information.
Online Sports Career Center - a resource for sports-related career opportunities and a resume bank for potential employers within the many segments of the Sports and Recreation Industries.
Hospital Administration - a website dedicated to encouraging more individuals to consider becoming hospital administrators. This website was created to answer the many questions that prospective individuals have about the field, what subject to study, what degree is needed, salary and career expectations, etc.
Health Promotion Career Network
Professional Association Links
Association for Applied Sport Psychology - a great organization that promotes and provides information about the ethical practice, science, and advocacy of sport and exercise psychology. The AASP also provides the opportunity for certification to qualified professionals who practice sport, exercise, and health psychology.
National Athletic Trainers' Association - a resource for information on careers and education for athletic trainers.
American Physical Therapy Association - The APTA is a great resource for PTs and people looking to become PTs with lots of career and education information.
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Association of Family and Consumer Science
Commission of Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
American Physical Therapy Association
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
National Strengthening and Conditioning Association
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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