Students with a Health, Physical Education, and Recreation degree have opportunities for careers in the following areas.

Physical Education

• Teaching Elementary Physical Education
• Teaching Middle School Physical Education
• Teaching Secondary Physical Education

Health Education

• Teaching Middle School Health Education
• Teaching Secondary Health Education

Sports, Fitness, and Recreation

• Athletic Training Preparation Option
  • Entrance Program for Master’s of Science in Athletic Training
• Community and Adventure Option
  • Camp Counselor
  • Outdoor Adventure Activity Instructor
  • Recreation Program Director
• Fitness and Wellness Option
• Fitness/Wellness Center Director
• Group Fitness Instructor
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Personal Trainer
• Sports Leadership Option
  • Coaching
  • Sport Managing
• Strength and Conditioning Option
  • Personal Trainer
  • Strength Coach

The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation program's Fitness and Wellness option is recognized for Personal Training, and the Strength and Conditioning option is recognized for Strength and Conditioning.