What Can I Do With a Major In 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.
** Includes Self-Employed
- 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
- Sports Medicine Club Email: ugasportsmedicineclub@gmail.com
- Pre-Physician Assistant Association
- To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the UGA Involvement Network.
- Connect with your Career Consultant
Students interested in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Assistant or Medical School:
- Know the pathway and pre-requisites for entry into these programs
- Get Experience/Shadow/Volunteer
- UGA’s Intern For a Day
- Piedmont Healthcare System
- 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
O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.
Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.
Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.
Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.
GENERAL
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC
- American College of Sports Medicine
- National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- National Strength & Conditioning Association
- Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Cool Works
For college/university positions:
- Athletic Training Board of Certification
- Aerobic and Fitness Association of America
- American Academy of Physician Associates
- American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- American Fitness Professionals and Associates
- American Heart Association
- American Physical Therapy Association
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- American Association for Medical Colleges
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- PA Education Association
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- 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.
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 |
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 |