High Demand
Healthcare has become the largest industry & second largest employer in the country with more than 11 million jobs & continues to grow faster than most other segments. With the recent changes to the healthcare system and millions of baby boomers going into retirement, there is a huge demand for highly qualified and knowledgeable healthcare managers & administrators.
Future Employment Paths
As the healthcare, physical fitness, and wellness industries continue to expand, the need for specialized professionals is greater than ever. At Alfred University, students preparing for graduate studies in fields like kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise science/physiology, strength and conditioning, sports sciences, healthcare administration, as well as careers in physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training, can customize their education to meet essential prerequisites while building a strong foundation for post-graduate success.
Sports and Health Sciences graduates are successful in health and human performance – related occupations such as:
SPHS Degree Only
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Surgical Technician
- Therapeutic Equipment Sales
- Orthopedic Technician: Brace and Splint Fitter
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Patient Service Specialist
- Sports Medicine Practice Specialist
- Campus Recreation Director
- Home Health Aide
- Home Health Coordinator
- Orthopedic Medical Assistant
- Preventative Injury Specialist (Military, law enforcement, industrial)
- Sports Medicine Facility Coordinator
- NCAA/Professional/Olympic-Drug Testing Technician
- Medical Scribe
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
SPHS Degree with added Training, Education, and Certifications
- Physical Therapist (DPT)
- Occupational Therapist (OPT)
- Chiropractor (DC)
- Paramedic (EMT-P)
- Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Massage Therapist (LMT)
- Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE-C)
- Concussion Spotter-Professional/Amateur Sports
- Team Physician (MD/DO)
- Sport Psychologist
- Biomechanist
- Orthotist / Prosthetist
- Medical Researcher
- Bioengineer
