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 2021 Career Outcomes for Exercise and Sport Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

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

Career Consultant Weekly Satellite Hours: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm, Aderhold Hall 614

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

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 2 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 Title Reported by Class of 2021 Exercise and Sport Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 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)
athenahealth Business Development Representative
Athens Spine Center PC Certified Medical Assistant
Atlanta Breast Care Medical Assistant
Automated Systems Design, Inc. Account Executive
Barbour Orthopedics Medical Assistant
Behavior Link Registered Behavioral Technician
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Health Care Provider
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Cobb St. Dermatology Medical Assistant
Comcast Inbound Sales Representative
ESP, Inc. Extra Special People Summer Staff
Northside Hospital Cherokee Physical Therapy Aide
Optomi Professional Services Associate Recruiter
Orangetheory Fitness Instructor
Sports Care Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Aide
Stryker Careers OnSite Specialist
Syntact, LLC Neurophysiologist
Syntact, LLC Neurophysiologist
Syntact, LLC Neurophysiologist
Syntact, LLC Neurophysiologist
Syntact, LLC Neurophysiologist
University of Georgia Kinesiology - Research Professional
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Rehabilitation Aide
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Rehabilitation Aide
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Rehabilitation Aide
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital Rehabilitation Aide
* 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 2021 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 2021 Exercise and Sport Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 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)
Augusta University Physical Therapy, DPT
Augusta University Health Science in Occupational Therapy, MOT
Augusta University Medical, Doctorate
Augusta University Allied Health, Doctorate
Brenau University Occupational Therapy, MS
Brenau University Physical Therapy, DPT
Emory University Public Health in Epidemiology, MPH
Florida State University Exercise Physiology, MS
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia Southern University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, MS
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Not Specified, CSCS
Georgia State University Physical Therapy, DPT
Georgia State University Allied Health, Master's
Georgia State University Healthcare Administration, MBA
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Mercer University Medicine, MD
Mercer University Physical Therapy, DPT
Missouri State University Athletic Training, MS
New Mexico State University Education, MA
Not Specified Physician Assistant, MMSc
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Not Specified
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Osteopathic Medicine, DO
University of Florida Physical Therapy, DPT
University of Georgia Kinesiology, MS
University of Georgia Public Health, MPH
University of Georgia Athletic Training/Trainer, MS
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Physical Therapy, DPT
University of North Georgia Medical, Doctorate
University of North Georgia Education, Doctorate
University of South Carolina Advanced Athletic Training, MS
University of South Carolina Physical Therapy, DPT
University of St. Augustine Physical Therapy, DPT
University of St. Augustine Physical Therapy, DPT
Washington University Physical Therapy, DPT
* denotes no responses received.

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