Career Communities are industry-focused pages that help you narrow your career aspirations into manageable and relevant fields. Within each community page you’ll find potential career paths, featured internships and jobs, resources to help further explore the field, relevant articles, and more! We encourage you to explore more than one Community, and those who are still exploring many options can find helpful content on the Exploring Careers Community page.
The sports, wellness, and recreation industry focuses on promoting physical activity, health, and leisure through sports, fitness, and recreational activities. It includes areas like professional sports, fitness training, public recreation, and wellness services, aiming to improve physical and mental well-being. Professionals in this field work as athletes, coaches, fitness trainers, sports managers, and wellness counselors, helping people lead active, healthy lifestyles. The industry also encompasses sports medicine, event planning, and recreational programs that engage communities in physical and social activities. Careers in this field offer opportunities to make a positive impact on health, encourage teamwork, and contribute to the enjoyment of sports and fitness for people of all ages.
Possible career paths in this industry (not an exhaustive list)
Here you can see examples of career paths within this industry. Clicking the link will direct you to a new website, “What can I do with this major?” The website aligns specific majors to careers to show which majors will offer you some academic knowledge of the field (they are not directly aligned to UMN majors but most are offered here). Remember, major doesn’t also connect directly to career, so if you’re interested in an industry and your major isn’t listed, don’t let that prevent you from exploring and pursuing your goal.
