1. Careers in The Health Sciences
Yvonne Eaglehouse, PhD, MPH

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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)

9. Thank You!