This major is designed to prepare students for employment in strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, fitness and wellness (e.g., YMCA), and cardiac rehabilitation. Academic training will be complemented by laboratory work and practicums in fitness-related programs. The coursework and practicums are designed to prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine certification examination as a Health Fitness Specialist (HFS). Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for admission to the program.
