Career Opportunities

View the type of careers available to you when you major in a program in the Department of Health and Human Performance.

Allied Health Sciences

• Chiropractor*
• Exercise Physiologist
• Exercise Test Technologist
• Occupational Therapist*
• Orthotic and Prosthetic Practitioner*
• Physical Therapist*
• Physician Assistant*
• Pharmaceutical Sales
• Medical Equipment Sales

*Requires graduate school 

Athletic Training

• Athletic training for high school, college or professional sports
• Orthopedic Office
• Emergency Care
• Military
• Sports Medicine

*Majority of Athletic Training jobs require a master's degree

Exercise, Sport and Health Education (concentration in Health and Exercise Science)

• Community Health Educator
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Community Services Director
• Corporate Fitness Director
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Family Life Educator
• Prevention and Wellness Coordinator
• Health Coach/Coordinator
• Exercise Physiologist
• Exercise Program Director
• Health and Wellness Coordinator
• Personal Trainer
• Performance Coach
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Worksite Wellness Director

Exercise, Sport and Health Education (concentration in Physical and Health Education)

• Teen Center Counselor
• YMCA Sports Director
• Boys and Girls Club Program Director
• After School Activity Specialist
• Recreation and Sport Program Director
• High School, College or Professional Official
• Pre-K to 12 Physical Education Teacher
• Pre-K to 12 Health Education Teacher
• Athletic Coach
• Athletic Director (K-12)
• County/City Supervisor of Physical Education
• Driver Education Specialist

Foods and Nutrition

• Clinical Dietition*
• Foodservice Director
• Nutrition Counselor
• Registered Dietitian*
• Sports Nutritionist
• Wellness Coach

*Requires post-graduate internship

Sport Management

• College Athletic Administration
  • Athletic Director Media Relations
  • Marketing/promotions
  • Compliance Operations
  • Development Support Services
  • Coaching/Instructor
• Professional Sport Manager
  • General Manager Sales
  • Marketing/promotions/merchandising
  • Game-day Operations
  • Sports Agent
• Participant Sports Manager
  • Golf/skiing/clubs
  • Adventure/tourism
  • Sports Leagues
  • Fitness
• Recreation Departments
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Event Manager
• Facilities Manager