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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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  1. Ability to assess and improve physical fitness levels
  2. Competence in creating personalized exercise and nutrition plans
  3. Effective communication skills for educating and motivating individuals and groups
  4. Critical thinking for addressing health challenges and promoting wellness
  5. 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.

 

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Exciting Courses

Foundations of Exercise Sciences (EXSC 221): Explore the basics of exercise science, including anatomy and physiology

Exercise Physiology (EXSC 362): Understand how the body responds and adapts to physical activity

Fitness for Life (HLTH 330): Learn principles of physical fitness and wellness

Nutrition, Health, and Performance (EXSC 387): Study the role of nutrition in health and athletic performance

Lifestyle Medicine (EXSC 410): Examine the impact of lifestyle choices on health and disease

Exercise Testing and Prescription (EXSC 463): Gain skills in evaluating fitness levels and prescribing exercise programs

Full list of Exercise and Wellness emphasis requirements