Exercise Science Careers

In this section

Alumni have been hired as counselors, therapists, coaches/trainers, chiropractors, EMTs and professors.

Here are some of the many Exercise Science career possibilities.

Athletic Trainer
Biomechanist
Biomedical Engineer
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary
Technologist
College Professor
Coach
Corporate Fitness
Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist
Dentist
Equipment design companies
Ergonomics Specialist
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise Program Administrator
Fitness Center Director
Lab Technician
Medical or pharmaceutical representative/salesperson
Nurse
Occupational Physiologist
Occupational Therapy
Optometrist
Paramedic
Personal trainer
Pharmacist
Physical Therapy
Physician
Physician’s Assistant
Prosthetics Technician
Public Health
Researcher
Surgical Technician
Teacher
Wellness specialist/Center Administrator

Bryson Nakamura '12

Director, Integrative Sports Performance
Milwaukee Brewers

"If you’ve ever had a passion playing sports or being active, studying Exercise Science is appealing because we’re provided with the opportunity to answer the ‘why’ behind our passions. Many of us have either had our passion taken away through injury or got stuck at a performance hurdle. Through Exercise Science, we can begin to understand, apply, and overcome those challenges."

Eric Crispell '17

Innovation Assistant
Milwaukee Brewers

"I highly encourage students to do research – it’s so worth it and really sets you up for standing out from others who might have more education, but lack research experience. When I interviewed for an internship, I could explain how I would apply my research experience in the context of the position. Plus, you naturally will build a relationship with the professor you are working with, which is important because they likely will be one of your first connections when you start pursuing jobs."