A lifelong process, career development is one that many college students find challenging and unprepared to tackle effectively. In such a process, the responsibility of higher education institutions is to help individuals better prepare for joining the national workforce and make appropriate career choices by increasing their employability. Higher education institutions, which are engaged in education and training activities in the field of sports sciences, also serve individuals who want to pursue a career in the fields of physical education and sports education, sports management, coaching education and recreation, but not every individual can take healthy steps in their career decision.

The healthy steps that students and graduates of sports sciences take during the planning and development stages of their careers are very important for the future of sports sciences. The field of sports science offers a number of exciting career opportunities for individuals passionate about sport, exercise and human performance. Whether you aspire to become a sports scientist, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, strength and conditioning coach, or take on other related roles, careful career planning and development is vital to long-term success.

This study aims to provide insight into the career planning process and provide guidance on how to navigate the dynamic world of sports science. In this direction, suggestions were made for the students who study in higher education institutions that carry out education and training activities in the field of sports sciences to be effective in planning and developing their careers and to take healthy steps in the careers of individuals who graduated from the relevant institutions.