{"id":6,"date":"2022-02-01T13:30:38","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T19:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/human-performance-sport-health\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2025-10-24T13:49:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T18:49:53","slug":"career-options","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/academics\/human-performance-sport-health\/career-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

What You Can Do with a Human Performance, Sport & Health Degree<\/h2>\n

We provide our students with ample opportunities for professional development and networking during their time at Bemidji State so that, upon graduation, they have the experience, skills and confidence to succeed. Ranging from working for professional sports to pursuing graduate studies in physical therapy, athletic training or even bioengineering and teaching in schools across the country, a degree in human performance, sport & health is a terrific career choice.<\/p>\n

Below are some examples of viable career options with an exercise science degree, with links to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics where you will find more information about each career’s outlook.<\/p>\n

Common Careers for Exercise Science Graduates<\/h3>\n

Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Career<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Median Salary <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Job Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

Physical Therapists<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$95,620<\/strong><\/td>\n21%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Athletic Trainer<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$48,420<\/strong><\/td>\n23%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recreation Worker<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$29,680<\/strong><\/td>\n16%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Occupational Therapists<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$85,570<\/strong><\/td>\n14% <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exercise Physiologists<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$47,940<\/strong><\/td>\n9%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personal Trainer<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$40,700<\/strong><\/td>\n19%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Strength Coach<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$40,700<\/strong><\/td>\n19%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chiropractors<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$75,000<\/strong><\/td>\n10% <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Common Careers for Sport Management Graduates<\/h3>\n

Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/th>\nJob Outlook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$133,380<\/strong><\/td>\n10%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sports Agent<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$116,410<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coaches and Scouts<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$38,970<\/strong><\/td>\n26%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broadcaster<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$56,110<\/strong><\/td>\nN\/A<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sport Facility Manager<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n $99,290<\/strong><\/td>\n 7%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sport Coordinator<\/strong><\/i><\/a><\/td>\n $49,470<\/strong><\/td>\n18% <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Common Careers for Physical and Health Education Graduates<\/h3>\n

Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career<\/th>\nMedian Salary<\/th>\nOutlook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Professor<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$79,640<\/strong><\/td>\n12%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DAPE Educator<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,820<\/strong><\/td>\n4%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Teacher<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,820<\/strong><\/td>\n8%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Physical Education Teacher<\/i><\/a><\/td>\n$61,820<\/strong><\/td>\n8%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For more career outlook information<\/a>, visit Career Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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