1. Health and Exercise Science Careers
Darrid Watson
Audience: High School Students interested in HES Careers

2. Different Careers in Health & Exercise Science Field
Careers in Health Promotion:
Certified Fitness Instructor Certified Personal Trainer
YMCA Professional or Health Club Owner Manager
Program / Athletic Director
Careers in Hospitals:
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Educational Director
Health Administration
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Programs
Nutrition Educator
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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3. Careers in Health & Exercise Cont.
Careers in Non-Profit Organizations:
American Cancer Association
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
Agency on Aging
College / University Student Health Promotion
Community Health Promotion
Long Term Care Facilities / Activities Director
National Arthritis Foundation
Other Philanthropic Agencies / Associations
Careers in Corporate Health Promotions:
The White House Athletic Club
NBC
Sony Fitness Center
Coors Wellness Center
Heart Works Center
Hewlett-Packard
City of Fort Collins
IBM
Johnson and Johnson
StorageTek
Verizon Wireless

4. Specific Job Careers in HES
Fitness Center Manager
Nurse
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist
Epidemiologist
Research Assistant
Physician
Public Health Advocate
Recreational Therapist
Physician Assistant
Pharmaceutical Sale Representative
Educator
Personal Trainer

5. Grad School Programs Exercise Physiology Business Administration
Counseling
Education K-12
Health Care Administration
Higher Education/Student Affairs
Nutrition Educator
Public Health
Athletic Training
Sports & Exercise Psychology
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Health Promotion
Wellness Promotion
Sports Injury Management

6. Grad. Programs Cont. Sports Administration Chiropractic Dentistry
Nursing
Medicine
Physician Assistant
Biomechanics
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7. Skills Developed with a HES Major
Health and Exercise Science helps develops skills such as:
Interpersonal skills, Organizing; Problem-solving skills, Proper Nutrition; Motivation skills; Assessment skills; CPR

8. Like Making Money?
Here is a list of the top 18 highest paying careers in Exercise Sports Medicine Careers as of 2015.

9. Top 18 Highest Paying Jobs in Exercise Sports Medicine Careers
10. Occupational Therapy Assistant $57,260
11. Physical Therapy Assistant $54,330
12. Exercise Physiologist $49,040
13. Athletic Trainer $44,720
14. Massage Therapist $41,790
15. Strength Coach $40,000
16. Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor $39,410
17. Occupational Therapy Aide $29,040
18. Physical Therapy Aide $26,660
1. Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine) $760,000
2. Physiatrist $321,000
3. Orthopedic Physician (Non-Surgical) $271,000
4. Podiatrist $137,480
5. Physical Therapist $83,940
6. Chiropractor $79,760
7. Occupational Therapist $80,000
8. Sports Psychologist $67,000
9. Dietitian/Nutritionist $57,440

10. These next few slides will give information about some of the careers in Health and Exercise Science.

11. 5 Prerequisites for Physical Therapy (PT) School
Minimum 3.0 GPA (usually required)
Taking and completing all required courses prior to enrolling
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score must be from within past 5 years to be considered valid for application
Completely fill out the application forms for the programs you’re applying to
Work experience in a physical therapy setting (volunteer or employed)

12. Sports Dietitians
As a sports dietitian, your primary job is to consult with and counsel athletes on the volume and timing of macro/micronutrient intake. Also educate and instruct athletes on effective eating habits, scheduling the protein and carbs throughout different training phases.
Here are a few tips for this job:
Network within the Athletic Community, Volunteer/Observe to Gain References, Further Your Education, Become a CPSDA Member

13. Physical Therapy Assistant
Prerequisite Courses:
Biology I
Anatomy and Physiology I and II
English I
Intro to Psychology
Medical Terminology
Communications related course, and
College Algebra or Statistics (or other math-related course)
Requirements for applying to PT Assistant School:
Take ACT or SAT and submit scores
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Fill out apps
Provide official transcripts from all high schools and colleges
Min hours of volunteering/observing Physical Therapists
2 or more references

14. Exercise Physiology
As of currently, there is no nationally standardized academic, certification or licensure requirements to practice as an exercise physiologist as the profession in currently unregulated and it is relatively new.
A bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or another closely related area is pretty much considered the entry-level required to be an EP, however most healthcare facilities required their EP’s to have a master’s degree or higher.

15. Athletic Training
ATCs are required to be licensed and have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and comprehensive field experience, and needs to pass the standardized Board of Certification exam.
Personal training is a “fitness” occupation and athletic training is a “healthcare” occupation, similar yet different.
Personal trainers are more of exercise instructors/coaches with a variety of degrees in education and they are not considered practitioners.

16. Qualities of a good Trainer
Qualities of a good Personal Trainer:
Leadership
Creativity
Motivation
Professionalism
Qualities of a good Athletic Trainer:
Good Listening Skills
Precise Manual Dexterity
Effective Communication
Ability to quickly think and take appropriate action
Organizational and Management skills

17. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
A bachelor’s degree is required to become a CSCS.
Primarily focuses on strength, power, agility and speed.
More educated in sports performance area and science than the average certified personal trainer.
Focuses more on physical ability.
CSCS Requirements

18. CSCS Requirements 4 year bachelor’s degree in any subject
A bachelor of science in kinesiology, exercise science, or any related major is highly recommended to prepare for this certification exam
Passing the CSCS exam
Complete 6 continuing education credits (CECs) every 2-year period to maintain certification

19. That’s All Folks.