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 |
