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Careers in Curriculum

Sport

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Sport and Exercise Science

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What do Sports Science graduates do?

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Five of the top ten jobs held 15 months after graduation include:

  • Teaching professionals (10%),
  • Sports and fitness occupations (10%),
  • Teaching and childcare support occupations (4%),
  • Caring personal services (4%)
  • Therapy professionals (3%)

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Sport as a Career

Rachel talks about being a Sports Academy Therapist and her commitment to looking after athletes.

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Typical Employers

Jobs are available with a range of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including:

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  • Professional sports clubs;
  • National sporting associations, governing bodies and other related sporting agencies;
  • Private health and fitness clubs, spas and public sports and recreation facilities;
  • Local authorities;
  • Schools, Further Education and Higher Education Institutions;
  • The health sector, including the NHS.

 

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Jobs related to a Sports Science Degree

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Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

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Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

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Studying a Sports Science degree develops core skills in:

  • Research and data analysis
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
  • Presentation and oral communication skills
  • Written communication skills, including report writing
  • Time management and planning
  • Effective problem solving
  • Professionalism and customer focus
  • A good understanding of information technology.

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Why study Sport and Exercise Science