Sport and Exercise Science Handbook and Resources
Sport and Exercise Science Handbook
Graduate School Resources
Sport and Exercise Science students may seek additional degrees based on their career interest. Some degrees, such as master’s in exercise science or kinesiology, will need to be searched by specific school. It’s recommended to complete a general internet search by the master’s program and then investigate individual schools.
Other degrees have central application services and information found on a generalized webpage. Some of these programs are listed below:
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- This site allows you to search programs by requirements, state, etc.
Career Resources
- A career in athletic training requires an Athletic Training degree from a certified AT program which can be obtained at the graduate level.
- For a list of schools with accredited entry level master's programs (approximately 20 schools) visit the .
- A career in athletic training requires licensure from the .
- Check the list of schools with accredited entry-level master's programs on the .
- Learn more about a and .
- A career in physical therapy requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited DPT program.
It is recommended that all students receive one of several certifications prior to graduation. These programs include personal training, strength and conditioning, and clinical exercise specialist.
- (ACE Certification)
- (ACSM Certification)
- (ACE Certification)
- (ACSM Certification)
- (NASM Certification)
- (NFPT Certification)
Many more career options exist for Sport and Exercise Science majors. Here are other areas to explore:
- - The ABPTS offers board-certification in eight specialty areas of physical therapy: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Electrophysiology, Geriatrics, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Sports, and Women's Health.