Exercise and Movement Science Career Map
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Exercise and Movement Science majors study the five biophysical foundations of human movement which can lead directly to career specializations or collectively to new careers. Students also join professional organizations which can lead to certifications that provide structure and legitimacy for future employment. Certifications can be earned while enrolled or after graduation depending on requirements like a bachelor's degree or experiential hours. Examples of certifications include ACSM certifications.
Exercise and Movement Science Career Map
- 1. Recognizing the Field Exercise and Movement Science undergraduate majors study the five biophysical foundations of human movement. Independently, these five foundations can lead directly to a career path within a specialization. Collectively, those five foundations can be used to build a new, cutting-edge career. In addition to studying the five biophysical foundations of human movement, students within Exercise and Movement Science are active in professional organizations that can lead to certification. Certifications can help provide structure, legitimacy, and identity to a student's in-field expertise, which can lead to future employment. Our students can become certified while enrolled in our program or become certified once graduated. Some certifications, however, require a bachelor's degree or a number of experiential hours associated with an activity or skill. Two examples of certifications our students have either achieved or are currently preparing for include: Anatomical Five Biophysical Foundations Mechanical Physiological Neural Psychological Our Science Our Organizations CAREER MAPThis resource is a guide for the possible career paths associated with the undergraduate degree in Exercise and Movement Science. Career Map CAREER PATHWAYS THREE INDUSTRIES: Strength training and conditioning professionals work on improving the overall strength, aesthetics, or movement performance of individuals. Strength Training and Conditioning Health and wellness professionals improve individuals' quality of life by teaching healthy habits, creating exercise programs, and offering nutritional services. Health, Fitness, and Wellness Clinical exercise professionals work in healthcare settings to improve and rehabilitate the individual from injury or illness. Clinical Exercise Sport Strength Coach Certified Personal Trainer Sport Performance Enhancement Specialist Sport Coach Corrective Exercise Specialist Sport Biomechanist Sport Psychologist Strength Training and Conditioning LIST OF JOB TITLES BY INDUSTRY Certified Personal Trainer Group Exercise Specialist Yoga and Pilates Instructor Corrective Exercise Specialist Health Ambassador Activities Coordinator Corporate Wellness Health and Wellness Clinical Exercise Physiologist Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist Ergonomist Industrial Physiologist Nutritionist/Dietician Exercise Psychologist Clinical Exercise PLEASE NOTE: Some jobs will be enhanced through the continuation of education through either professional organizations or Master's and PhD Programs GRADUATE SCHOOL OPTIONS Exercise and Movement Science majors can use their degree to prepare for future studies in the following professional settings: Athletic Training Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Clinical Exercise Science / Physiology Human Performance Public Health Physician’s Assistant Chiropractor Ergonomist Nutritionist/Dietician