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.
Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Exercise and Sport Science*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- The Department of Kinesiology
- Pre-Professional Advising Office
- Rho Tau- The University of Georgia’s Pre-Physical Therapy Student Organization
- Omega Tau- The University of Georgia’s Pre-Occupational Therapy Student Organization Email: ugaomegatau@gmail.com
- Sports Medicine Club Email: ugasportsmedicineclub@gmail.com
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club Email: ugaprepaclub@gmail.com
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network.
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
Students interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Assistant or Medical School:
- Know the pre-requisites for entry into these programs
- Get Experience/Shadow/Volunteer
- UGA’s Intern For a Day
- Piedmont Healthcare Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- St. Mary’s Health Care System
- Seek out family or friends for additional shadowing opportunities.
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
- O*NET (click on Find Occupations)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (type in general term for career of interest)
- Georgia Career Information Center (accessible only on campus computers)
- Firsthand (Company rankings/profiles, industry career guides, and advice articles)
- Candid Career (Recorded informational interviews of professionals in specific careers)
- LinkedIn Find Alumni Tool (search what they do, what they studied, what they’re skilled at, where they live and where they work)
Employment Websites
GENERAL
- Handshake (login with your UGA MyID and password)
- Interstride (login using your UGA MyID email address)
- Idealist (nonprofit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
- LinkedIn Job Board
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
- American College of Sports Medicine
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- National Strength & Conditioning Association
- The Corporate Health & Wellness Association
- Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Cool Works
For college/university positions:
Professional Associations/Resources
- Athletic Training Board of Certification
- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
- American Academy of Physician’s Assistants
- American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- American Fitness Professionals and Associates
- American Heart Association
- Physical Therapy Association
- American Physiological Association
- Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology
- International Sports Science Association
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 |
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 |