Movement and Sports Studies Careers and Internships | Springfield

Movement and Sports Studies Careers and Internships

Springfield College Post-Graduation Outcomes

Includes bachelor’s degree programs in Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences

100%
Total
52%
Employed
48%
Enrolled in Graduate School

Our Movement and Sports Studies major is in such high demand because our students graduate with extensive content knowledge and field experience. You’ll put classroom learning to work through participating in practical experience in varied settings.

Career Outcomes

In a recent survey of 2022-23 graduates, 100% of graduates who responded from our Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education, and Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences programs reported being employed or in graduate school. A sampling of our graduate employers and job titles is below.

Company NameJob TitleLocation
Bedford High School,  Mass Elite BasketballPhysical Education Teacher and Basketball CoachBedford, MA
Minnechaug High SchoolParaeducatorWilbraham, MA
Unishippers - Team BennetAccount ExecutiveNew York, NY
JustKids Private SchoolSubstitute Teacher for PreschoolMiddle Island, NY
Stillmeadow Elementary Physical Education TeacherStamford, CT
UMaine, FarmingtonAssistant Coach, Men's BasketballFarmington, ME

Graduate School

Many students go on to advance their education in programs like the Springfield College graduate programs or through various educational and teaching licensure graduate programs.

College/University Name
Springfield College

Career Paths

  • Athletic Coach
  • Recreation workers
  • Youth Program Director

Fieldwork and Internships

Fieldwork depends on how the students customizes their major. All students complete 12 credits of fieldwork in a setting of their choice. They may also choose to complete internships in coaching or other areas, likely connected to a minor. Hands-on experience is built into several courses.