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Careers in Exercise Science
Careers available in the Exercise Science field vary greatly, from direct care of athletes, athletic administration or sports media, to education and health promotion in the school system or community setting. These sections outline the types of jobs you might find in certain fields, examples of employers, and strategies for landing your dream position.
Professional Sport Management
Including jobs in Marketing/Promotions, Concessions, Sales, Ticket Management, Telemarketing, Public Relations, Security, Facility Management, Law
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Athletic Administration
Including jobs in Marketing/Promotions/Sales, Ticket Management, Operations/Events Manager, Concessions, Fundraising, Academic Counseling, Compliance, Sports Information.
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Event and Facility Management and Marketing
Including jobs in Special Events, Telemarketing, Retailing, Concessions, Marketing/Promotions, Campus Recreation
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Exercise Science and Fitness Management
Including Jobs in: Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Instructor, Research, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Personal Trainer
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Sporting Goods Management and Sales
Including jobs in Retailing, Telemarketing, Manufacturer's Representative
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Sports Media
Including jobs in Sports Information, Public Relations, Promotions, Advertising Sales, Marketing, Sports Statistics, Sport History
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Undergraduate Awards
Outstanding Exercise Science & Sport Student:
Demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, exhibited a strong applied/performance element in their accomplishments, and contributed significantly to their department or program.
The 2020-2021 School Year Recipients are
- Shae Giovanni - outstanding student in the Athletic Training program
- Jensen Cearlock - outstanding student in the Health Promotion program
- Donrico Farmer - outstanding student in the Physical Education program
- Nicholas Nemeth - outstanding student in the Sport Management program
Exercise Science & Sport Leadership Award
Demonstrates innovative, initiative-driven leadership impacting their academic, work, or community environments.
- Serron Pettis - Sport Management major
Exercise Science & Sport Service Award
Encourages Millikin Exercise Science & Sport students to live a life of service. Their recognition inspires others to take positive action to change the world.
- Brandt Williamson - Physical Education major
Outstanding New Exercise Science & Sport Student
Shows exceptional promise and performs exceedingly well in the first two semesters as an Exercise Science & Sport major
- Tessa Wiegand - Exercise Science major
Smith/Orlandini Award
This award is presented annually to students with a demonstrated financial need whose major is within the School of Exercise Science & Sport, have accumulated between 54 and 88 hours of academic credit and who possess, at a minimum, a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.
Walter Witt Award
Honoring a former superintendent of the Millikin University mail room, this award is presented annually to an outstanding and deserving junior student selected by the Chairman of the Physical Education Department, Director of Athletics and Dean of Admissions.
CW Barnes Award
This award honors Coral Windsor Barnes ’27, a descendant of Central Illinois pioneers, and a star quarter miler at Millikin University in the mid 1920s. It is presented to an outstanding student with a solid grade point average with preference for students in ESS.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Dale Minick Scholarship
Established by Mr. Minick's family and friends to honor his memory, this scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students at Millikin University, with a preference for those with a declared major in the academic School of Exercise Science & Sport.
Smith/Orlandini Scholarship
An endowment created by Father Nicholas W. Smith, Millikin Class of 1983, to honor the Smith and Orlandini Families who have strong ties to Millikin University. This scholarship is awarded to students with a demonstrated financial need who have accumulated between 54 and 88 hours of academic credit and who possess, at a minimum, a 3.0/4.0 grade point average. Preference is given to students whose major is within the School of Exercise Science & Sport.
Charles & Helen Maxwell Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to students in the School of Exercise Science & Sport.
Harlan E. Walley and Ruth Walley Scholarship
An annual award established by Mrs. Walley is presented to students in the School of Exercise Science & Sport with scholastic proficiency and financial need.
Merle and Beverly Chapman Scholarship
Established by the Millikin Quarterback Club, colleagues and friends, this scholarship honors Merle Chapman ‘59, and his extraordinary career as a teacher, coach and athletic director at Millikin. It also honors his wife, Beverly Chapman, an extraordinary teacher, faculty member, friend and supporter of Millikin University. It is awarded annually to a deserving junior or senior physical education major.
Don Shroyer Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students majoring in physical education. The scholarship was established by members of the Millikin University undefeated football team of 1961 in honor of Don Shroyer, Millikin class of 1950, who served as their coach during that historic season.
C.E. "Fuzz" Sutherd and Mildred Lingle Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to deserving physical education majors. Established by Mrs. Sutherd and Mr. and Mrs. G. William Harner, it honors honoring former Millikin athletic director C.E. “Fuzz” Sutherd and his wife, Mildred.
Certifications and Professional Organizations
Fitness Professionals
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Council on Exercise
- National Council on Strength and Fitness
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Personal Trainer