What Exercise Science Career is best for you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How many years are you willing to go to school for?

  • A.
    0-2
  • B.
    2-4
  • C.
    5-8
• 2.
  What population would you most want to work with?

  • A.
    Athletes
  • B.
    Post Surgeries and Injuries
  • C.
    General Population
  • D.
    Youth
• 3.
  What age group would you want to focus on?

  • A.
    Under 18 
  • B.
    18-35
  • C.
    35-60
  • D.
    60+
• 4.
  Which specialty interests you most?

  • A.
    Corrective exercise
  • B.
    Nutrition/dietary habits
  • C.
    Psychology
  • D.
    Improving Athletic Performance
• 5.
  Do you want to be your own boss?

  • A.
    YES
  • B.
    NO
  • C.
    Open to Both
• 6.
  How much money do you want to make annually?

  • A.
    30-60k
  • B.
    60-90k
  • C.
    100k+
  • D.
    I care more about helping others than salary.
• 7.
  What investment are you willing to make for your education?

  • A.
    Less than $10k
  • B.
    $20k - $60k
  • C.
    $60k+
• 8.
  Do you want your schooling/education to be primarily online?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    A portion in person
  • C.
    No
• 9.
  What type of hours would you like to work?

  • A.
    Set Schedule (9am-5pm)
  • B.
    Variable Schedule
  • C.
    Make my own Schedule

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your Ideal Career is: Physical Therapist

  Based on your answers, a Physical Therapy career is a great option. This requires a large investment in your education and time but typically leads to a high level of income and rewarding work helping others recover from pain and injury.
• 2.
  Your Ideal Career is: Personal Trainer

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  A Personal Training Career can be started in around 3-6 months and has a lower financial investment than other exercise science careers. It is very rewarding and includes the freedom to create your own schedule. Becoming a personal trainer can also be a great first stepping stone to other exercise science careers.
• 3.
  Your Ideal Career is: Athletic Trainer

  Based on your answers, a career as an Athletic Trainer is a top option. This career does require a bachelors degree which takes 4 or so years and requires a solid financial investment, but the excitement of working with athletes on a daily basis can be an amazing reward.
• 4.
  PE Teacher

  A Physical Education Teacher is a very rewarding career path that balances relatively low income with a higher level of personal freedom. This is one of the most fun career paths in exercise science as it involves working with youth to improve and learn about exercise and healthy living.