Exercise Science Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Exercise Science
The Exercise Science major offers a science-based curriculum that is excellent preparation for students planning to do graduate work in adapted physical education, ergonomics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, sport psychology, and sports medicine. Students with this major often prepare for admission to graduate programs in physical and occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, osteopathy, and other allied health fields.
Exercise Science emphasizes anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, and motor learning/control. The Exercise Science curriculum also requires study in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
If you are interested in this major, take IUB’s Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) online. The results of the CPE will determine your placement level for IUB chemistry courses. For more details on the CPE, contact the Department of Chemistry at (812) 855-2700.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Exercise Physiologists
- Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Athletic Trainers
- Community Health Workers
- Therapists, All Other
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Athletes and Sports Competitors
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Ultrasound Tech/Clinic Supervisor
- Clinical Studies Manager
- Recreational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Social
Exercise Science Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Compute
- Manage Data or Records
Physical or Technical
- Operate Equipment
- Restore or Renovate
- Body Coordination
Communication
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
Creative
- Conceptualize
- Demonstrate Foresight
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.