According to the University of Arkansas's Department of Exercise Science, the "undergraduate degree prepares students for a variety of career options, including teaching physical education, coaching, analyzing and prescribing fitness programs, athletic training, or preparation for professional programs in allied health." The Master of Science degree "prepares students for careers as ACSM certified fitness directors, clinical directors of a hospital or clinical based program which performs rehabilitative services in the realm of movement for people with disabilities."

Activities Director, Resort Adventure Tour Leader Agent
Aquatics Program Coordinator Athletic Trainer Chiropractor
Clinical Exercise Specialist College Coach Community Health Worker
Corporate Wellness Consultant Dietitian and Nutritionist Director of Ticket Sales
Exercise Physiologist Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness Club Administrator
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructor Fitness Technology Consultant Fund Raiser, Pro Sports
Geriatric Recreational Activities Coordinator Health Educator Health Club Manager
Intermural Sports Director Massage Therapist Occupational Therapist
Outdoor Recreation Director Park Administrator Park District Program Coordinator
Personal Trainer Physical Education Teacher Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor Professional Assistant Coach Professional Head Coach
Public School Coach Recreation and Fitness Students Teacher, Postsecondary Recreational Therapist
Rehabilitative Counselor Sportswriter Sports Counselor
Sports Massage Therapist Sports Medicine Physician Sports Officiator
Sports Photographer Sports Program Supervisor Stadium Manager
Strength and Conditioning Coach Summer Camp Administrator Travel Organizer, Pro Team
Therapy Pool Manager Weight Training Instructor Yoga Instructor
Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills
Collecting and Analyzing Data Organizational Skills
Physical Stamina Leadership Skills
Problem-solving Skills Interpersonal Skills
Patience Attention to Detail

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