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Learn how to assist others in living a healthy life through wellness and physical activity.

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and is a major that's experiencing tremendous growth. Health Behavior and Fitness prepares students to help people lead active and healthy lives and career options including:

  • Fitness instructor
  • Wellness Coach
  • Personal trainer
  • Strength and conditioning specialist

Many of our students pursue graduate opportunities in exercise physiology or sports psychology.

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the General University requirements in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education requirements.

 

Major requirements

Pre-theory core

Pre-theory core to be completed with C or better before taking 4000-level HLTH courses.

Health core

Culture awareness

Exercise and fitness

Minor

Minimum of 18 hours, 6 of which must be advanced. Recreation, Event and Sport Management Minor (for non-majors) is preferred.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor.

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