Department of Kinesiology
Finding a Job with a Degree in Exercise Science
It is unlikely that you have heard of, or will find a job titled, “Exercise Scientist” or Kinesiologist”. However, there are many jobs available for individuals who have prepared themselves with a college degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science. Jobs currently held by recent graduates include:
- Chain fitness clubs (i.e., Gold’s, Crunch, 24 Hour Fitness, etc.)
- Locally-owned fitness clubs
- Self-owned fitness clubs
- University fitness facilities
- Resorts and spas
- Medical fitness facilities
- High school
- Community college
- University
- Professional
- Olympic training centers
- High school – science classes, sport coaches
- Community college – kinesiology, science classes
- University – kinesiology
- Management of fitness clubs/facilities
- Water aerobics instructor
- Worksite/employee wellness-health promotion programs
- Clinical exercise physiologist – cardiopulmonary rehabilitation settings (usually in a hospital)
- Medicine/physician
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Chiropractor
- Physician assistant
- Physical therapy assistant
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Respiratory therapist
- Prosthetic/orthotic fabrication specialist