Lakeland College

About Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Students choosing to be a part of the Exercise Science and Sports Studies Major will have opportunities in a wide range of movement-related fields. Based on emphasis in two different areas (Exercise Science or Sport Studies), this major gives options diverse in areas of exercise science, sport management, and coaching. The Exercise Science empahsis may lead to opportunities in the fields of rehabilitation, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy, chiropractic, fitness clubs, personal training, strength and conditioning, coaching, and other wellness professions. The sport studies emphasis gives way to careers in coaching and management aspects of sports. Minors in business or sport management would be beneficial for students choosing this major.

Useful Links

For some useful sources of information on careers for Sports Studies graduates see:

• National Collegiate Athletics Association for job opportunities
• Women's Sports Service
• Learn more about a variety of sports careers.
• Sport related careers in the sporting good industry.
• National Strength & Conditioning Association.
• American College of Sports Medicine.

Faculty

To learn more about Lakeland's Exercise Science and Sport Studies faculty, follow the link associated with their name.

April Arvan

Ms. April Arvan, Instructor of Sports Studies, joined the faculty full-time in 2007, though she taught part-time at the college for many years. She is also an alumna of Lakeland. Students may be...
Read more about April Arvan

Kelly Quick

Kelly Quick is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. She is especially interested in strength and conditioning for collegiate athletes, a subject that she has presented on extensively. Quick...
Read more about Kelly Quick