Wellness Management is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Wellness Management
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Leisure and Fitness
Career Areas
- Programming
- Management and Administration
- Facilities/Equipment Management
- Operations
- Travel Planning
- Event Planning
- Instruction
Employers
- Ski resorts
- Tennis and golf clubs/resorts
- Health and fitness clubs
- Country clubs
- Racquet clubs
- Executive fitness centers
- Major health spas
- Hotels
- Parks
- Recreational facilities
- Hospitality and travel industry
- YMCA and YWCA
- Related nonprofit organizations, e.g. Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America, Special Olympics
- Sport related museums and attractions
General Information
- Gain relevant experience through part-time or summer jobs or internships.
- Work in campus recreation and fitness facilities.
- Spend summers as an outdoor guide or tour guide.
- Get involved in campus recreational organizations.
- Volunteer to plan and lead outings or trips.
- Maintain excellent personal fitness and athletic proficiency.
- Develop strong communication skills and learn to work well with a variety of people.
Government
Employers
- Centers for Disease Control
- President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
- Center for Health Promotion and Education
- Indian Health Service
- Public Health Service
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- National Institutes of Health
- State Departments of Health
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- U.S. Armed Forces
- Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Peace Corps
General Information
- Be familiar with government hiring processes.
- Get involved in campus government and positions of leadership.
- Obtain and complete internships.
Private and Non-private
Career Areas
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Trainer
- Director of Intramurals and Recreation
- Health/Fitness Instructor
- Health Club Manager
- Fitness Program Coordinator
- Personal Trainer
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Education Director
- Rehabilitation Therapist
- Sports Information Director
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
Employers
- Athletic associations
- High schools
- Colleges and universities
- Professional sports teams
- Sporting goods companies
- Sports medicine clinics
- Country clubs and resorts
- Rehabilitation clinics
- Health and fitness clubs
General Information
- Obtain and complete internships.
- Seek out experiences to enhance your knowledge and skills in your area of interest.
- Get involved with relevant campus clubs and organizations.
Graduate School Preparation
Career Areas
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Therapist
- Sports Management
Employers
- Hospitals
- Clinics
General Information
- Research graduate programs.
- Complete required prerequisite courses for graduate school entrance.
- Study for graduate school entrance examinations and apply for admission.
- Network with professionals and learn about their profession.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Gain as much hands-on experience in the industry as possible through practice, internships, and volunteer positions.
- Once an area of interest is identified, find ways to gain experience and skills particular to that field.
- Learn to work well on a team and learn how to get along with different personality types.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. You may need to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Join relevant professional associations; attend their conferences and read their journals.
- Work in campus recreation and fitness facilities.
- Maintain excellent personal fitness and athletic proficiency.
- Minor in business or take business courses to increase management skills.
- Consider earning an MBA for greater job opportunities.
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