What Can I Do With a Major In Exercise and Sport Science?

UGA Specific Information for Exercise and Sport Science

The undergraduate major in Exercise and Sport Science is designed to provide students an in-depth exposure to the scientific basis of physical activity, exercise and sport. Knowledge and skills related to exercise and sport biomechanics, physiology, psychology, epidemiology; athletic training; physical fitness and conditioning; statistics and measurement theory; and other associated areas are obtained through prescribed and elective course work, independent study, and laboratory and field experience. *Students interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant or additional Medical fields often pursue Exercise and Sport Science as a major. 

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Exercise and Sport Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Students interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Assistant or Medical School: 

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375

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Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Exercise and Sport Science Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
CloudMed Revenue Cycle Analyst
Georgia Dermatology Medical Assistant
Georgia Resurgent Orthopedics Medicial Assistant
Georgia Southern University DPT Intern
Hilton Head Health Fitness Associate
Ivy Camps USA US Operations Director
Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Aide
Lifeteen Missionary
Northside Hospital Physical Therapy Aide
Oconee Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabiltation Physical Therapy Technician
Octopharma Plasma Phlebotomist
Octopharma Plasma Phlebotomist
Pain and Management Clinic Medical Assistant
Reliance FC Medical Assistant
Resurgens Orthopedics Rehabilitation Technician
ScribeAmerica Medical Scribe
Sportscare Physical Therapy PT Aide
Team Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Technician
The National Server
University of Georgia Research Assistant
White Tiger Server
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Exercise and Sport Science Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Athens Technical College Interdisciplinary Studies, Associate's
Augusta University Physician Assistant, MPA
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MHS
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Belmont University Physical Therapy, Doctoral
Columbia University in the City of New York Physical Therapy, DPT
Duke University Physical Therapy, DPT
Emory University Master of Nursing, MSN
Emory University Medicine, MD
Emory University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia College & State University Athletic Training, MS
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Occupational Therapy, DOT
Georgia State University Occupational Therapy, OTD
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, Doctoral
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Exercise Science, MS
Life University Chiropractic, DC
Medical University of South Carolina Cardiovascular Perfusion, Master’s
Medical University of South Carolina Physician Assistant, Master’s
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physician Assistant, PA
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Physician Assistant, Master’s
The George Washington University Physical Therapy, DPT
Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Studies, PA
University of Colorado Denver Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Florida Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Georgia Athletic Training, MS
University of Georgia Nutritional Sciences, MS
University of Georgia Public Health, MPH
University of Georgia Sport Pedagogy, MS
University of Georgia Integrative Biomedical Physiology, Master’s
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Texas Medical Branch Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Virginia Athletic Training, MS
Wake Forest University Medicine, MD
* denotes no responses received.

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