Health and Kinesiology Advising

Degree Description

The fitness industry has grown at a very fast rate and the demand for qualified professionals to manage and staff fitness programs has also grown rapidly. The health and fitness program includes courses and clinical practices designed for students to develop knowledge and skill in areas such as exercise physiology, basic health studies, human development, biomechanics, applied anatomy, foundations of exercise techniques, principles of safety during exercise, health screenings, fitness evaluation and prescription, fitness program management, and techniques of leading educational training sessions. Clinical education experiences take place in the A.H. Ismail Center for Health, Exercise, and Nutrition, the Recreational Sports Center (RSC), and the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA). Students also complete an internship that provides further opportunity for application of knowledge obtained in their coursework.

The goals of the health and fitness program are to have the student obtain a Bachelor of Science degree, prepare for certification testing from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and/or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and prepare for potential employment in medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness programs, physical therapy clinics, corporate fitness centers, senior living centers, commercial health clubs, and sports training centers.

Careers

Hospital Wellness Centers

Privately Owned Fitness Centers

Public Fitness Centers

Personal Trainers

Corporate Fitness Director

Fitness Equipment Sales

Strength Coaching

Changing your major to Pre-Applied Exercise & Health

CODO Process for Students Interested in Health and Human Sciences Majors

Requirement Sheets/Four Year Plan

Pre-Applied Exercise & Health Requirement Sheet