Career Opportunities for Majors in Exercise Science
Introduction
The Exercise Science major consists of 68-73 credits and is “science” based with such courses as biology, chemistry, physics, physiology, and exercise physiology. A highlight of this program is the Functional Human Anatomy course and lab which is one of the very few undergraduate programs in the country that educate students using a human cadaver. The Exercise Science major has all the pre-requisites for students to apply to graduate programs in physical and occupational therapy, medicine, athletic training and nursing. Students are required to complete a 126 hour internship experience providing valuable clinical exposure in their senior year.
The program in Exercise Science educates students in the life sciences for careers in a variety of areas including medicine, physical and occupational therapy, athletic training, and exercise physiology.
A Sample Of Related Occupations
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Athletic Director
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Fitness Program Coordinator
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Promotion Director
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Athletic Trainer
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General Manager, Prof. Sports Team
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Public Relations Director
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Chiropractic Physician
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Health Club Manager
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Publicity Director
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Corporate Fitness Director
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Health/Fitness Instructor
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Rehabilitation Therapist
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Director of Community Relations
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Marketing Director
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Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Rep
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Director of Intramurals & Recreation
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Nautilis/Weight Training Instructor
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Sports Event Coordinator
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Director of Media Relations
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Occupational Therapist
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Sports Information Director
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Director of Sports Facilities
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Operations Director
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Sports Nutritionist
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Exercise Physiologist
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Personal Trainer
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Sports Psychologist
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Exercise Program Director
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Physical Education Director
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Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Exercise Specialist
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Physicial Therapist
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Ticket Manager
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Exercise Test Technologist
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Physician
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Wellness Coordinator
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Types of Employers
| Private & Nonprofit Organizations |
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Athletic associations
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High schools
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Sporting goods companies
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College athletic conferences
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Hospitals
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Sports arenas & stadiums
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Colleges/Universities
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Professional sports leagues & teams
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Sports marketing & management agencies
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Corporate health facilities
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Race tracks
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Sports medicine clinics
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Country clubs & resorts
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Rehabilitation clinics
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Tennis organizations
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Health & fitness clubs
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Speedways
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| Government Agencies |
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Center for Health Promotion & Education
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Health Resources & Services Admin.
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President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
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Centers for Disease Control
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Indian Health Service
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Public Health Service
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
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National Institutes of Health
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State Departments of Health
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
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U.S. Armed Forces
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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Peace Corps
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - First Jobs of Recent Graduates - Exercise Science
| Organization |
Job Title |
| LCI Int'l. |
Account Executive |
| Rutgers University |
Asst. Athletic Trainer |
| University of Maryland |
Asst. Director of Club Sports |
| St. Barnabas |
Clinical Assistant |
| AT&T |
Corporate Fitness Trainer |
| Sports Training Institute |
Exercise Specialist |
| Penn Club |
Fitness Trainer |
| MSG Network |
Marketing Assistant |
| Ladies Choice Fitness Center |
Personal Trainer |
| Health Rehab Center of Edison |
Physical Therapy Aid |
| Montclair Police Dept. |
Police Officer |
| New Jersey Devils |
Scouting Staff Assistant |
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Jobs Obtained by Rutgers Graduates - Jobs of Experienced Alumni - Exercise Science
| Programs, Equinox Executive Fitness Clubs |
Assistant General Mgr |
| Ladies Choice Fitness Center |
Asst. Manager/Fitness Director |
| Corporate Fitness, AT&T |
Asst. Supervisor |
| JAG, U.S. Air Force Reserve (JD) |
Circuit Defense Counsel |
| Genmab, Inc. (MS Health Sci.) |
Clinical Research Assoc |
| Lakewood Blueclaws |
Director of Operations |
| Lycoming College (MS Rec. & Leisure Services) |
Dir., Recreation & Conferences |
| Recreation Program, Town of Highland Park |
Director |
| Lifestyle Fitness Center |
Exercise Physiologist |
| Health Fitness Center, Hoechst-Celanese |
Fitness Director |
| >Old Bridge High School |
Head Athletic Trainer |
| >Varsity Soccer Team, So. Plainfield High School |
Head Coach |
| >LLC, Pitt Health & Rec. Center (Master's, Physical Therapy) |
Integrated Rehab Services |
| >NBA League Office, ESPN, NJ Nets |
Marketing, Team Operations, Account Mgmt. & Corp. Relations |
| >Versus TV (covered 2010 Tour de France) |
Marketing Solutions |
| >NYKnicks, NY Rangers, and NY Liberty |
Operations, Marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Sales & Account Management, Community Relations |
| >Parisi Speed Schools, NY Sports Clubs |
Trainer |
| >Riverview Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy |
Physical Therapist |
| >New Providence H.S. (M.Ed) |
Special Ed. Teacher/Athletic Trainer |
| >NJ Jets, Philadelphia 76’ers, Philadelphia Flyers, NJ Devils |
Sales |
| >New Jersey Devils |
Statistician/Scouting Assistant |
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Varied positions with NY Yankees, NY Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Padres, San Diego Chargers, St. Louis Rams, Colorado Rockies, and minor league teams |
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Varied positions with Radio City, Fuse TV |
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Graduate Schools Attended
| Institution |
Degree |
Field |
| Columbia University |
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| Duke University |
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| Florida State University |
JD |
Law |
| George Washington University |
MS |
Health Science |
| Marquette Law School |
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| Miami University |
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| Montclair State University |
M.Ed. |
Education |
| New York College of Podiatric Medicine |
DPM |
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| New York University |
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| Ohio University |
MS |
Recreation & Leisure Services |
| Seton Hall University |
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| Temple University |
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| Thomas Jefferson Law School |
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| Towson College |
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| Tulane University Law School |
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| UMDNJ |
PhD |
Physical Therapy |
| University of Massachusetts |
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| University of North Carolina |
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