Typical Careers in Health and Human Performance

There are a number of careers attainable by graduates from the Health and Human Performance Department, including:

1. Occupational exercise scientist
2. Physical education teacher
3. Health education teacher
4. Sporting goods store manager
5. College athletic director
6. Community recreation director
7. Country club manager
8. Cruise recreation director
9. Spa or health club manager
10. Cardiac rehabilitation specialist
11. Personal trainer
12. Community health educator
13. Pharmaceutical sales representative
14. Wellness coordinator
15. Prison recreation specialist
16. Exercise physiologist
17. Occupational therapy assistant
18. Physical therapist
19. Sports psychologist

Your major and interests will determine the path you take; some careers require additional education.

Opportunities are endless in the health promotion field. Health Promotion Science majors should get involved in their field early in your schooling. Find a career that feels natural to you; then it won't feel like work. The health field is a wide open market - be aware of all the options. To secure a PE teaching job, strongly consider a double major in Health or Adapted PE. Take advantage of every opportunity to volunteer, intern or monitor health programs. Job shadow as much as possible! Get to know your professors well and maintain those relationships. Background in health can take your career in so many different directions.