Ready to go straight into the work force? The major in exercise physiology prepares you for a career as an exercise instructor, personal trainer, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation professional or strength and conditioning specialist or for management in the health and fitness industry. Marquette's exercise physiology major also offers a pre-professional track, which prepares you for graduate and professional education in such fields as physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, clinical and translational rehabilitation health science, pharmacy, and nursing.
So what can you do with a major in exercise physiology? Marquette's graduates find work in the fitness industry, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, professional and college sports, and more. Our exercise physiology majors have gone on to intern or work for the following organizations:
Additional resources for exercise physiology careers
✓ Are skilled in science
✓ Enjoy working with people
Personal health and fitness have become national priorities — individuals and corporations in increasing numbers are turning to exercise physiology majors to fit a diversity of needs, interests and abilities.
What is the major in exercise physiology?
Visit the department that offers the major in exercise physiology.
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