Applied Exercise Science Outcomes, Careers, and Experiential Learning
Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes
In a recent survey of 2024-25 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from our Applied Exercise Science program reported being employed or enrolled in graduate school.
Employers and Job Titles
Here is a sampling of our past graduates employers and job titles.
| Company Name | Job Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum Performance Center | Strength and Conditioning Coach | East Longmeadow, MA |
| Equinox | Certified Personal Trainer | Boston, MA |
| The Lift Gym | Personal Trainer | Point Pleasant Beach, NJ |
| The LIV Method | Personal Trainer | New York, NY |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern ME | Middle School Program Coordinator | South Portland, ME |
| New England Functional Fitness | Personal Trainer / Strength & Conditioning Coach | East Longmeadow, MA |
| UMass Amherst | Research Assistant in Biomechanics | Amherst, MA |
| University of Denver | Sports Performance Fellow | Denver, CO |
| Baystate Medical Center | Exercise Physiologist | Springfield, MA |
| New England Functional Fitness | Strength and Conditioning Coach | East Longmeadow, MA |
| Penn State | Performance Enhancement Intern | University Park, PA |
Graduate School
Many exercise science graduate go on to advanced education in a variety of fields like, Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Nutrition Cardiac Sonography, and Chiropractic. Check out the Springfield College graduate programs.
| College/University Name |
|---|
| Springfield College |
| Boston University |
| Endicott College |
| Life University |
| McNeese State University |
| Nichols College |
| University of Connecticut |
| University of Hartford |
| Russell Sage College |
| Sacred Heart University |
| University of New England |
Career Paths
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sport Scientist
- Human Performance (Military) Specialist
- Gym Owner/Health and Wellness Manager
- Corporate Fitness
- Exercise Physiologist
- Cardiac/Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist
- Personal Trainer
- Private Sector Performance Coach
Internships
Students are required to complete two off-campus internships (90 hours junior year and 400 hours senior year) prior to graduation. We have dedicated internship coordinators on the faculty who assist students in acquiring internships. Students have the opportunity to take advantage of our extremely strong reputation and our alumni network to land top-notch internships all across the country, such as:
- Baystate Health
- Boston Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Canyon Ranch
- Cooley Dickinson Wellness & Sports Performance Center
- Doiron Chiropractic & Sport Rehab Clinic
- Greater YMCA
- John Hopkins Clinical Exercise Center
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Centers
- Shriner's Hospital
- Special Olympics Massachusetts
- Springfield Thunderbirds
