Fitness
Management

Description: The Fitness Management Track is designed for students interested in careers in corporate fitness, wellness centers, hospitals, YMCAs and private health clubs. Graduates are qualified to do fitness assessments; design and prescribe exercise programs; teach aerobics; serve as personal trainers; and to apply for certification from any of several national organizations.

Potential Employment Opportunities...
University Strength and Conditioning Programs/Athletics, Corporate Fitness Centers, Health/Wellness Clubs, Hospital Wellness Centers, and Personal Training.

Prescribed Courses (24 sh):
RECR200 Principles of Personal Training & Aerobic Leadership 3 sh
RECR301 Exercise Prescription 3 sh
RECR302 Supervision of Strength Training Programs 3 sh
RECR303 Sports Nutrition 3 sh
RECR312 Teaching Conditioning Principles for Certification Testing 3 sh
HLTH151 Human Anatomy 3 sh
HLTH251 Human Physiology 3 sh
HLTH353 Physiology of Exercise 3 sh
+Area Studies (5 sh)