Health, Wellness and Sport

Ignite your passion for empowering others to live healthier lives and achieve their personal best with our Health, Wellness, and Sport program. This unique program prepares you for dynamic roles in the coaching and fitness fields, providing a strong foundation in health promotion, exercise science, and leadership. You’ll gain the skills to motivate people and improve athletic performance to make a direct impact on their health and well-being.

Program Overview

You will build core knowledge and skills in health, wellness, fitness, and sport through a curriculum grounded in current research and professional standards.

What you’ll learn

Historical trends in nutrition, exercise science, health psychology, and stress management
Keys to designing successful health and wellness promotion programs
Skills to evaluate current research in health principles, management, and coaching
Professional, ethical, and legal standards for associated fields

What you’ll gain

Skills and training to pass certification exams for personal training, group fitness, and coaching
Access to local institutes, state conferences, fitness industry conventions, and national conferences at least once in each academic year of the HWS program
Hands-on experience working with learners of diverse backgrounds and learning styles

Classes you’ll take

History and Philosophy of Physical Education
First Aid and Emergency Care
Personal Health and Wellness
Methods of Instruction in Team and Lifetime Sports
Principles of Group Exercise

Tumbling and Weight Training
Aquatics for Physical Education and Recreation
Motor Learning & Development
Small Business Management
Personal Training Certificate

*This list represents only some of the required courses. Visit the undergraduate catalog for a full list of courses and course descriptions.

Career Outcomes and Pathways

The Health, Wellness, and Sport curriculum and hands-on experience will prepare you to pass professional certification exams, giving you a competitive edge in the job market. You’ll be well-prepared for a variety of rewarding careers, including roles like:

Personal trainer
Group fitness instructor
Athletic coach
Athletic administrator
Entrepreneur

Build Healthier Communities Today

Turn your passion for health and fitness into your career. With our Health, Wellness, and Sport program, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to lead and inspire others.

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