Career questions tagged exercise-science
What career route should I go for PA school?
My goal is to get into PA school and become a physician assistant. I currently work at a senior care facility as a front desk receptionist, but there are openings for caregiver positions. I’ve emailed a few PA programs to ask whether the caregiver role would count as patient care experience. Two programs said it would count, while one said it would not, and I’m still waiting to hear back from others. I don’t have a CNA certification, and honestly, caregiving is not something I’m very interested in. I would prefer a role where I could take vitals and perform more clinical tasks. I’ve applied to medical assistant positions that do not require certification, but I haven’t had any luck, and getting a CMA certification is very expensive. I’m unsure whether I should take the caregiver opportunity to begin gaining patient care hours (that may possibly not count) or wait for a position that is more closely related to medical assisting and get certified. I would really appreciate any honest advice.
As a high school senior, how do I find the best internships for my future career and degree?
I want to go into kinesiology/physical therapy in college. One of the best things to get a good job in physical therapy is by doing internships, but it's difficult to find good internships that will help me have the best experience and teach me the most possible. #Spring2026
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
What should I do to go about finding a physical therapy office to work at as an aide or a position that doesn't require any schooling so that I can get an idea of what the work place would be like if I decide to go into physcial therapy as a career?
I am a college freshman who has worked as an aide already at a private physical therapy practice, I just need to know how I can expand to better known physical therapy offices or if it is even possible.
Career steps
What steps should I take if I would like to study Kinesiology and exercise science to become a dance physiologist. ?
“What are the most important skills or experiences I should gain during my exercise science degree if I want to become a physical therapist”?
Hi, I'm Mackenzie a senior who will be attending mount Union next fall, I am on the journey of looking for scholarships. #Fall25
What Bachelor's degree would best prepare me for an Occupational Therapy Master's program ? #Fall25
I am leaning towards Exercise Science so I can learn how the body works. I loved working with an exceptional education student at the elementary school I was tutoring and how occupational therapy helped him. My plan is to choose wisely a major that supports the Occupational Therapist I want to be!
What is the best way to study in college with limited time?
What are the best time efficient ways to study in college as an exercise science major? I am a senior in high school and have always rewritten my notes to study which has worked well. I am just not sure I will have time to continue this in college.
What are the degrees / majors for someone who wants to create or research athletic injury prevention technologies or methods?
What colleges have those degrees? What would the job titles be for someone who wants to do this??
What are all the steps needed in order to become a physical therapist, and what are the different routes I can take to become one?
Is there any short cuts I can take, or anything I should look out for?
What does a day in the life of a student- athlete look like for someone with an exercise science major?
I’m going to college to play softball and my major as of now is going to be exercise science and I want to know what the daily looks like.
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete ?
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete?
If I want to become an athletic trainer, would exercise science or kinesiology be a better major?
Either way I need a master's degree but which major will prepare me better for that pathway?
Unique career options in Health/Medicine that aren't a Doctor or PT?
I am currently majoring in Exercise Physiology and I am also getting my EMT certificate right now. I am really enjoying my EMT class, but am wondering what I can do with both an EMT certificate and an Exercise Physiology undergraduate degree after I graduate. Will I need to go and get a graduate degree or above to have a substantial job after college that includes my love of health and medicine?
How can I be professional during college, and what type of internships could I do to further my job opportunities ?
I want to major in Exercise Science and be in Sports Medicine.
I am a senior in high school that will be attending a Christian College in the fall to study Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences. I am excited about the program and all that I will learn. I was wondering what are the most challenging obstacles / watch outs that I will come across and need to consider when working towards a career in Physical Therapy? #Spring25
I plan to attend school in Wisconsin to study Kinesiology and get my Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I then plan to continue on to Grad School for Physical Therapy. Looking for tips on how to be successful in the school undergraduate program, grad school for PT and in working towards a career in Physical Therapy.
Experience as an Exercise Science Major
So, I'm a high school student who is going to college and having a hard time picking between community college and a four-year college. Not because I'm trying to save money, but I feel really dumb and really backward from the American education and need to catch up. So I was asking if going to a four-year college will be harder for me to follow up on what they are doing. Or if a community college has the same pace as a 4 year college. and I also want to ask About your experience as an Exercise Science Major. Please give me Ideas and Tips. and where I should start from, Becuase I wasn't born In the USA And I need help catching Up with others because I don't know basic stuff that I am supposed to already know. So should I start from a community college or a 4 year college.
What are some jobs in the Exercise Science field that are related to physical therapy??
I'm interested in the field of and want to look at different options of career before I chose the one I want to pursue.
What is the best path I should take to pursue an education in Physical therapy or Exercise Sciences?
I'm currently a junior in high school and am trying to decide the best fit job or career path. I know I want to do something in the injury recovery field like physical therapy but I'm unsure of what the best path is.
What careers could I be headed towards?
Hey! My name is Abbey and I’m a first-year student at the University of St.Thomas in St.Paul Minnesota. Throughout my whole life, I've had an interest in sports, health, and the human body. Because of this, I decided to major in Exercise Science and double minor in Nutrition and Business Administration. I was looking at becoming an athletic trainer but decided against it a few months ago. I am really just looking for someone who has some knowledge in these areas, and could tell me a little bit of what I could go into when I'm older that includes my major and minors! And any other insights that I could find helpful in the future!
Which undergrad major would be best suited for a doctorate in physical therapy?
As I've been looking into more colleges for admissions, I've noticed that not all of them have either kinesiology or exercise science. After looking more into it, I can't decide whether exercise sciences or kinesiology would be better suited for my major to help get my doctorate.
How was the studying to be an exercise physiologist like and when you get a job how does it look like?
I’m thinking about being an exercise physiologist but I don’t know how it exactly looks like. So I would like to know some inside information that would broaden my view of it.
How can I work in Pro Sports as a strength coach/ exercise physiologist ?
How might I work in pro sports. I am a high school student interested in working in sports, in either the strength and conditioning, or sports medicine. What are more specific careers inside of those industries that would allow me to work with professional or collegiate sports.
Psychological Effects of a Cardiac Rehab Patient #Spring23
How do the psychological aspects of a patient's experience with a cardiac event impact the level of efficiency that one is able to take care and rehabilitate them?
What is the difference between a Sports Medicine Degree and an Exercise Science Degree ?
I’m looking into putting on casts and working in the orthopedic field, but I’m not sure which major will benefit me more.
How Can I Become an Exercise Physiologist?
I am entering my senior year of college and I am studying exercise science. I am looking to learn more about exercise physiology. How do I get this job?
Exercise Physiologist Internship
How can I get relevant experience to be an exercise physiologist? I am in my last year of school and I am having difficulties finding internship opportunities.
Is it a good idea to take AP Chem in highschool in hopes of going to college for exercise sciense/physical therapy?
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What are good scholarships for transfer students?
I have recently graduated from Associate's Degree, and I'm transferred to an university for Bachelor's Degree. I'm looking for scholarships that could help me with College of Education or Exercise Science major. #college-transfer #scholarships #exercise-science #collegeofeducation
What job opportunities are there for a bachelors degree in exercise science/kinesiology?
I am a senior in high school and want to become a Physical Therapist, my undergraduate degree would be in exercise science or kinesiology. After I plan to get my DPT, but if for some reason I don't want to continue my education or life happens after my four years of college I'm interested in what job opportunities I would have with a bachelors degree in exercise science or kinesiology. #college #science #degrees #exercise #exercise-science #kinesiology #phyisical-therapist