Sport and Exercise Science Handbook and Resources
Sport and Exercise Science Handbook
Graduate School Resources
Sport and Exercise Science students may seek additional degrees based on their career interest. Some degrees, such as master’s in exercise science or kinesiology, will need to be searched by specific school. It’s recommended to complete a general internet search by the master’s program and then investigate individual schools.
Other degrees have central application services and information found on a generalized webpage. Some of these programs are listed below:
- Athletic Training Central Application
- Chiropractic Certified Schools
- Occupational Therapy Central Application
- Physical Therapy Central Application Site
- This site allows you to search programs by requirements, state, etc.
- Physician Assistant Accredited School List
Career Resources
- A career in athletic training requires an Athletic Training degree from a certified AT program which can be obtained at the graduate level.
- For a list of schools with accredited entry level master's programs (approximately 20 schools) visit the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
- A career in athletic training requires licensure from the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.
- Check the list of schools with accredited entry-level master's programs on the American Occupational Therapy Association site.
- Learn more about a career in occupational therapy and getting licensed.
- A career in physical therapy requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited DPT program. Course requirements for all DPT programs
It is recommended that all students receive one of several certifications prior to graduation. These programs include personal training, strength and conditioning, and clinical exercise specialist.
- Group Exercise Instructor (ACE Certification)
- Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM Certification)
- Personal Trainer (ACE Certification)
- Personal Trainer (ACSM Certification)
- Personal Trainer (NASM Certification)
- Personal Trainer (NFPT Certification)
- Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Many more career options exist for Sport and Exercise Science majors. Here are other areas to explore:
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists - The ABPTS offers board-certification in eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health.
- Cancer Exercise Trainer
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Specialist Certification
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
- Community Health Educator
- Public Health Specialist