Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

What majors generally fit well with a coaching certification program?

Those interested in the coaching certification program usually major in elementary or secondary education, management, communication, psychology and liberal studies.

What majors generally fit well with a sports medicine minor?

Students minoring in sports medicine often select a major in natural science, biology, nursing, psychology, liberal studies, management or communications.

What types of careers do students from the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies pursue?

Upon completion of the sports medicine minor or the coaching certification, CSB/SJU students enter into a variety of careers. Some of them include:

Athletic coaches (at various levels)
Fitness/Heath Club managers
Recreation leaders/youth programmers
Personal fitness trainers
Industrial health and wellness programs
Preparation for graduate school programs for physical therapy and athletic training certification

Don Fischer
Department Chair
HCC 22A, CSB
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John's University
(320) 363-5581

dfischer@csbsju.edu