Careers

An Exercise Science degree for Black Hills State University provides students with the opportunity to explore many different careers in the exercise, health, and fitness industries.

The Exercise Science major has two specializations that students can choose from. Below is a list of the specializations and the careers the students can get with each specialization. Additionally, by clicking on the links, students can view 4-year academic plans associated with each specialization or specialty area.

If you're looking for exercise science related job postings, check out this link to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Your employment opportunities depend on what you do while you are here.  All of our students who have a 3.5 or better get into graduate school and we offer 100% placement for those students who achieve national certification in the area of Personal Training. To learn more about the national certifications in this area of study visit The American College of Sports Medicine

If you are interested in graduate school, we will spend considerable time working with you.  Our graduates who have attended graduate schools across the country are always willing to talk to our current students and offer advice, and we explore the many options that are available for our students.

**To set up your individual 4-year plan, please meet with your Exercise Science advisor, Cassy Medigovich. Please email Cassy Medigovich at Cassy.Medigovich@BHSU.edu or schedule an appointment through JacketHub.**