Careers in The Health Sciences Yvonne Eaglehouse, PhD, MPH

Health Sciences Public Health Education Physical Sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry) Business & Management Medicine

Careers in Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery Physical Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Athletic Training Rehabilitation (Cardiac, Pulmonary, etc.) Exercise Physiology Elite Level/Performance-based Training

Careers in Related Health Professions Personal Training/Fitness Instruction Sports Psychology/Coaching Facilities/Team Management Massage Therapy Sports Nutrition Physical Education Research (Academic/Government) Health Promotion Health Policy (e.g. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans) Public Health Officer (Government/Military)

Training for Careers in Health Sciences Associate’s Degree/Vocational Training Massage therapy, personal training/fitness instruction, physical therapy assistant Bachelor’s Degree Health promotion, Public Health Officer, Exercise Physiologist/Rehabilitation, Facilities/Team Management, Sports Nutrition, Educators, Athletic Training Master’s or Doctorate Degree Orthopaedic Surgeon, Physical/Occupational Therapist, Advanced practice of any of the above career fields

College/University Majors that Support Careers in Health Sciences Biology Kinesiology Exercise Science Athletic Training Sports Management Sports Psychology Education Public Health Nutrition Biomechanics Physics Engineering Chemistry

Steps to Prepare for Careers in Health Sciences Shadow health professionals in area of interest Complete internships during high school and college/university Explore introductory classes at community college Volunteer Ask questions!

Resources American College of Sports Medicine (acsm.org) National Athletic Trainer’s Association (nata.org) American Physical Therapy Association (apta.org) American Occupational Therapy Association (aota.org) American Public Health Association (apha.org) American Orthopaedic Association (aoassn.org)

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