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. 



Class of 2022 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


Additional Career Research Resources


Employment Websites


Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well. 


Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Exercise and Sport Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 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)
Athens Orthopedic Clinic Rehabilitation Aide
Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases PC Medical Assistant
BenchMark Physical Therapy Technician
Duke Clinical Research Institute Intern
Epic Systems Project Manager
Insight Global IGH Onboarding Specialist
LocumTenens Account Representative
Long Island Spine Specialists Clinical Medical Assistant
MetroDerm, P.C. Medical Assistant
Northpoint Pediatrics Medical Assistant
Northside Hospital Rehabilitation Aide
Orangetheory Coach
Piedmont Athens Regional Emergency Department Technician
Robin Healthcare Medical Scribe
Shepherd Center PT/OT Aide
Sports Rehab Center Physical Therapy Aide
STAR Physical Therapy Technician
* 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 2023 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.

Possible Employers Who May Hire UGA Exercise and Sport Science Majors

AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical | Athens Personal Fitness | Athens Regional Medical Center | Cardio Perfect | Classic City Gymnastics | Corporate Sports Unlimited | DeKalb Medical Center | Dunwoody Country Club | Edward Cardiovascular Institute | Georgia Sports Chiropractic | Gwinnett Hospital Systems | Health South | Madison Fitness Center | Marcus Autism Center | Maxim Healthcare Services | Metabolic Testing Services | One to One Fitness | Perimeter Spine and Rehabilitation | Physical Therapy Associates | Physiotherapy Associates | The Coca-Cola Company

Possible Job Titles for UGA Exercise and Sport Science Majors

Aerobic Instructor | Assistant Athletic Trainer | Assistant Wellness Director | Cardiac Therapist | Cardiopulmonary Exercise Technician | Clinical Research Associate | Coach | Coordinator of Client Services | Director of Health & Rehab | Director of Sports Medicine | Exercise Physiologist | Exercise Professional | Exercise Specialist | Fitness Associate | Fitness Specialist | Health Club Manager | Health Coordinator | Health Management Assistant | Kinesiotherapists | Lab Technician | Occupational Therapist Aide | Personal Trainer | Personal Trainer Assistant | Pharmaceutical Sales Representative | Physical Fitness Specialist | Physical Therapy Aide | Regional Medical Scientist | Sports Instructor | Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Exercise and Sport Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 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)
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine, DO
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MHS
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN/CNL
Brenau University Nursing, MSN
Brenau University Occupational Therapy, MS
Brenau University Occupational Therapy, MS
Brenau University Occupational Therapy, MS
Brenau University Physical Therapy, DPT
Dalton State College Not Specified
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Physical Therapy, DPT
Florida Atlantic Univeristy Medicine, MD
Georgia College & State University Physical Therapy, PhD
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Hawaii Pacific University Physical Therapy, PhD
High Point University Physical Therapy, DPT
Kennesaw State University Not Specified
Liberty University Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, Master's
Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy, DPT
Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy, DPT
Medical University of South Carolina Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Sacred Heart University Physical Therapy, Not Specified
South College Physician Assistant, PA
University of Alabama At Birmingham Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Alabama At Birmingham Physician's Assistant, MS
University of Georgia Nutritional Sciences, Master's
University of Georgia Athletic Training, Not Specified
University of Georgia Biomedical Sciences, Master's
University of Georgia Kinesiology, Master's
University of Miami Physical Therapy, Not Specified
University of New England Non-Matric Not Specified
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of South Florida Nursing, BSN
University of St. Augustine For Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Residential Program, OTD
* denotes no responses received.