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Career Opportunities with a Major in Human Performance and Sport

Many jobs require a college educated individual. College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

Wherever people are moving, there is work for graduates in this major. Opportunities are limited only by one's imagination. However, the primary setting for teacher licensure candidates is the physical education program in private or public schools. Students with a nonteaching emphasis (adult fitness and exercise science, athletic training, and sport and allied fields) typically find job opportunities in coporate wellness programs; sports medicine clinics; hospital-based therapy clinics; work-hardnening/rehabilitation programs; athletic clubs; nursing-care centers; high school, college, university, or professional sports teams; recreational fitness and exercise settings; or nonprofit organizations such as the YMCA or the American Heart Association.

 

SKILLS RELATED TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND SPORT

  • Over-all interest in the enhancement of one's health, fitness, and quality of life

  • Proficient in communication skills with ability to explain fitness and health care instructions

  • Knowledge of theories of health and fitness, human anatomy, and trends in the field

  • Plan health care treatments

  • Give injections, drugs and medication

  • Treat physical/mental problems

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a Human Performance and Sport major. The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which Human Performance and Sport majors may consider.

Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

 

Activities Coordinator    
Adventure/Risk Trainer Amusement and Recreation Services Athlete/Coach
Athletic Trainer Camp Director Consultant
Corporate Wellness Trainer Cruise Recreation Director Dancer/Dance Teacher
Dietician Emergency Medical Technician Excercise Physiologist
Fitness Consultant Health Information Coordinator Ice Arena Manager
Nutritionist Occupational Therapist Personal Fitness Trainer
Physical Education Instructor Physical Therapist Physician Assistant
Prison Recreation Specialist Recreation and Fitness Worker Recreational Therapist
Resort Manager Spa Director Special Olympics Worker
Sports Coach Sports Medicine Specialist Teacher

 

EMPLOYERS IN HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND SPORT

  • Camps

  • Churches

  • Colleges/Universities

  • Corporate Wellness Centers

  • Fitness Clubs/Resorts/Spas

  • Hospitals

  • Nonprofit Agencies

  • Nursing Care Center

  • Private Clients

  • Recreational Facilities

  • Rehabilitation Clinics

  • School Districts

 

WEB SITES RELATED TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND SPORT

Metro State Department of Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Studies Website

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.