Career Exploration
There are many fields of study that pertain to sporting activities that aren't just about being a player, such as:
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Sports Marketing and Promotions
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Sports Journalism and Media
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Sports Event Management
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Sports Facility Management
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Sports Apparel
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Anatomy and Physiology
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First Aid and CPR
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Kinesthesis
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Psychophysiology
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Muscle Mechanics
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Health and Nutrition
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Dietetics
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Rehabilitation and Treatment
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Accounting and Finance for Sports Facilities
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Exercise Science
The main focus of an exercise science major is the process of human movement, also called kinesiology. In this major program, students learn about the fundamentals of kinesiology and anatomy and physiology. Students also learn about biological processes, sports nutrition, rehabilitation and how to apply their exercise science knowledge through the creation of workout and nutrition plans for individuals of different ages with varying health needs.
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Athletic Trainer
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Personal Trainer
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Fitness Coach
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Fitness Instructor
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Physical Education Teacher
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Athlete Scout
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Sports Director
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Sports Communication
Sports communication major programs provide students with in-depth knowledge about sports broadcast and print journalism, radio hosting or on-air announcing. This major also includes courses about public relations for sports teams or leagues and additional sports communication topics like photography and fan engagement. Majoring in sports communication at the
bachelor's or master's degree levels can help you learn how to produce a variety of content for sporting events.
Public relations specialist for sports teams or athletes
Sports league broadcasting announcer
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Sports TV Host
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Sports Radio Show Host
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Sports Writer
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Sporting Event Photographer
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Sports Marketing Specialist
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Sports Management
Offered at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree levels, sports management major programs give students in-depth insights into sports management and best practices. Courses may include introduction to sports management, sports accounting and finance, sports media, sports marketing and advertising, sports facility management, sports history and business communications.
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Sports Team Manager
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Athletic Director
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Sports Agent
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Sports Recruiter
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Sports Complex Manager
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Sports Facilities Manager
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Sports & Fitness Admin
Sports and fitness administration degree programs, typically offered at the bachelor's and master's degree levels, provide students with a broad scope of knowledge in key areas relating to sports administration. Courses include sports ethics, sports event planning, sports economics, sports communication, facility management and sports marketing practices.
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Sports Game Scheduler
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Sporting Event Planner
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Sports Facility Manager
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Athletic Firector
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Sports Facility Marketing Specialist
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Athletic Training
Exercise physiology major programs help students learn about how the human body reacts to different physical activities or levels of intensity. You can obtain an exercise physiology degree at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree levels. Courses typically include foundations of exercise physiology, anatomy and physiology, Kinesiology, health and wellness, exercise physiology lab and sports performance.
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Exercise Physiologist
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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Personal Training
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Rehabilitation Specialist
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Physical Therapist
Colleges and universities typically offer physical therapy degrees at the master's and doctorate degree levels, with doctorate degree holders qualifying for physical therapist positions and those at the master's degree level qualifying for supportive physical therapy roles. To prepare you for a master's or doctorate in physical therapy, you first need to complete a
bachelor's degree in an area like exercise science, sports science, athletic training or another relevant area. Courses typically include anatomy and physiology labs, kinesiology, exercise science and physiology, sports medicine, physics and clinical experience working with experienced physical therapists and their patients. These are some examples of the jobs you can obtain with a physical therapy degree:
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Physical Therapist (with Doctorate)
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Sports Physical Therapist (with Doctorate)
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College or University Sports Physical Therapist (with Doctorate)
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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Athletic Trainer
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Professional Golf Management
Some colleges and universities offer a professional golf management degree in collaboration with the sports organization PGA of America. Courses for this major typically include an introduction to professional golf management, an introduction to golf course operations, teaching golf turf grass management, principles of horticultural, business management courses and instructional courses that allow students to enhance their golf-playing skills.
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Golf Course Facilities Manager
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Golf Instructor
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High School Golf Coach
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College Golf Coach
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Professional Golfer
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Parks & Recreation
Parks and recreation major programs allow students to learn about how to create and oversee programs for city governments and community organizations. This includes creating recreational sports leagues for youths, adolescents and adults. It also includes information about park maintenance and upkeep. Typical courses for this major may include recreation management, park management, interpersonal communications, motor learning and fitness, activity coordination, conflict resolution and maintenance practices.
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Public Sports Facility Coordinator
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Recreational Sports Team Coach
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Director of Recreational Sports and Activities
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Recreational Sporting Events Planner
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Leisure Facility Management
A leisure facilities management degree prepares students to oversee activities in leisure facilities like recreational fitness centers, parks, pools, golf courses and community centers. Courses may include the fundamentals of leisure facilities management, customer service, business management, budgeting, leisure facility event planning or facility maintenance and upkeep.
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Fitness Center Manager
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Recreational Sports Manager
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Recreational Sports Coach
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Outdoor Activities Coordinator
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Personal Trainer
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Occupational Therapy
Offered at the master's and doctoral degree levels, occupational therapy degrees help students achieve supportive and entry-level roles (master's degree level) and licensed occupational therapist roles (doctorate degree level). Throughout their education students take courses in a variety of subjects including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, kinesiology, motor skills, motor planning, occupational therapy therapeutics, treatment planning and clinical experience with a qualified occupational therapist.
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Sports Rehab Occupational Therapist
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Sports Rehab Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Sports Team Occupational Therapist
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Sports Management
A sports medicine major program allows students to combine their passion for sports with science and medicine. Typically offered at the master's and doctoral degree levels, sports medicine degrees help students study a broad range of subjects relating to sports injuries, preventative measures and rehabilitation practices. Courses may include introduction to sports
medicine, anatomy and physiology, exercise science and physiology, psychology of injury, preventative strength and conditioning and rehabilitation planning.
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Sports Complex Strength and Conditioning Specialist
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Sports Team Athletic Trainer
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Exercise Physiologist
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Sports Team Coach
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Sports Physical Therapist
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Sports Medicine Physician