1. Exercise and Sport Science Careers
Mike Ramsey
Department of Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sport Science
ETSU

2. Exercise and Sport Science
Exercise Science:
Application of scientific principles to better understand and improve the outcomes of exercise
Sport Science:
Application of scientific principles to better understand and improve sports performance

3. Exercise and Sport Science
Major Areas of Study
Cardiorespiratory Physiology
Aging/atherosclerosis
Space flight/microgravity
Diabetes
Sports performance
Neuromuscular Physiology
Aging/sarcopenia
Bone Physiology
Aging/osteoporosis
Biomechanics
Ergonomics

4. Exercise and Sport Science
Why is this important?
Many of the leading causes of death are related to lifestyle (chronic diseases).
Heart Disease
Cancer
Stroke
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (emphysema)
All of the above related to smoking!
Lifestyle changes include:
Physical Activity
Diet
Sleep
Stress reduction
Smoking cessation

5. Exercise and Sport Science
Major career paths:
Fitness/Wellness (40%*)
Corporate
Hospital
University
Cardiac Rehabilitation (5%*)
Physical/Occupational Therapy (50%*)
Strength/Conditioning Coach (5%*)
*% of Exercise Science majors going into field from our program at ETSU

6. Exercise and Sport Science
Corporate Fitness/Wellness (University)
The main goal: save $$$
Jobs:
Administrators, exercise specialist, fitness instructors, nutritionist
Duties:
Increase activity levels, educate, reduce time-off due to injury or illness
Where:
Nation wide (Health and Fitness Corp)
Eastman, 3M, ChevronTexaco, DaimlerChrysler, FedEx, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Texas Instruments, and Verizon

7. Exercise and Sport Science
Hospital Wellness
The main goal:
Improve health of patients, employees, and community, save $$$
Jobs:
Administrators, exercise specialists, fitness instructors, nutritionists
Duties:
Increase activity levels, educate
Where:
Nation wide
Most major hospitals will have a wellness program

8. Exercise and Sport Science
Salaries:
Corporate Fitness/Wellness, University Fitness/Wellness and Hospital Wellness
Wellness Program Administrator
$32,491 – $67,836
Exercise Specialist
$27,669 – $43,183
Fitness Instructor
$26,461 – $75,596
Personal Trainer
$22,737 - $66,008
Nuritionist
$37,558 - $53,186

9. Exercise and Sport Science
Cardiac Rehabilitation
The main goal:
Improve survival from cardiovascular diseases
Jobs:
Administrators, exercise specialists
Duties:
Administer exercise stress tests to patients
Supervise inpatient and outpatient exercise programs
Where:
Nation wide
Most hospitals will have a cardiac rehab program
Salary: $24,583 - $46,810

10. Exercise and Sport Science
Physical/Occupational Therapy
The main goal:
Improve mobility and quality of life of patients
Jobs:
Physical Therapists ($51,100 - $67,168)
Physical Therapy Assistants ($32,716 - $43,785)
Duties:
Diagnosis and treatment
Where:
Nation wide
Most cities will have a multiple physical therapy clinics

11. Exercise and Sport Science
Strength/Conditioning Coach
The main goal:
Improve athletic performance and reduce potential for injury
Jobs:
Head Strength Coach ($26,351 - $64,642)
Assistant Strength Coach ($22,485 - $43,973)
Duties:
Create and administer conditioning programs
Where:
Nation wide
Most colleges and universities will have a strength and conditioning program

12. Exercise and Sport Science
At ETSU
Only program in the country with a direct relationship with the intercollegiate athletics program
Mike and Meg Stone
SPEC
Lab

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14. Exercise and Sport Science Lab

17. Exercise and Sport Science
Thanks to:
Dr. Mike Stone
Coach Meg Stone
Grad Students:
Ann Kinser
Jon Keller
Jenna Kraska
Daniel Duckworth
Regional salary info from salary.com

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19. Exercise and Sport Science
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