Exercise & Wellness Emphasis
Elevate Your Knowledge of Health and Fitness: Pursue an Emphasis in Exercise and Wellness
Dive into the science of physical health and wellness with our Exercise and Wellness emphasis. This program offers knowledge and practical skills in fitness, nutrition, and health promotion, preparing students for a rewarding career in the health and wellness industry.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate competency in skills and abilities relating to stress management, chronic disease prevention, anatomy, exercise physiology, human movement science, appraising health and fitness, including healthy eating practices, and weight management
- Conduct exercise and wellness assessments, write exercise prescriptions, evaluate health behaviors/health outcomes, and risk factors for chronic disease and physical dysfunction.
Skills You Will Develop
- Ability to assess and improve physical fitness levels
- Competence in creating personalized exercise and nutrition plans
- Effective communication skills for educating and motivating individuals and groups
- Critical thinking for addressing health challenges and promoting wellness
- Leadership and management skills in health and fitness settings
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in fitness training, wellness coaching, health education, corporate wellness, and more. The emphasis also provides a solid foundation for advanced studies in exercise science, physical therapy, and related health fields.
Transform Lives Through Fitness and Wellness: Start Your Exercise and Wellness Emphasis Today!
Exciting Courses
Science of Wellness (EXSC 221): Explore the basics of exercise science, while discovering the new holistic wellness paradigm
Kinesiology & Biomechanics (EXSC 362): Learn about the influence of physical laws on human movement
Health Promotion (HLTH 330): Explore the health promotion profession including current issues, professional preparation and employment, as well as the philosophy and foundations of professional practice in various settings
Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention (EXSC 387): Study current scientific evidence demonstrating how lifestyle affects disease processes
Stress Management (EXSC 410): Learn the basic principles, theories, and relaxation techniques to effectively manage personal stress
Exercise Physiology (EXSC 463): Examine the function of the physiological systems and their responses to acute and chronic exercise