Exercise and Wellness (Fitness and Wellness Specialist) - BS

Program Overview

The Exercise and Wellness (Fitness and Wellness Specialist) BS program at ASU's College of Health Solutions prepares students for careers in fitness and wellness. The program focuses on exercise techniques, advanced certifications, and understanding health behavior choices. Graduates are eligible for nationally recognized certifications and can pursue further graduate study in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other medical fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Exercise and Wellness (Fitness and Wellness Specialist), BS
• College/School: College of Health Solutions
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• Program Description: The program provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to assist individuals in achieving optimal health.
It focuses on:
• Instruction of basic and advanced exercise techniques
• Attaining advanced certifications
• Foundational knowledge of exercise physiology and applied kinesiology
• Understanding and improving health behavior choices
• Assessing and interviewing clients for fitness and wellness programs
• Designing and manipulating program variables for various individuals
• Options: Students can choose to focus on working with high performance athletes, obese individuals, or those at risk for hypokinetic diseases.
• Preparation: Graduates are prepared for pursuing nationally recognized certifications and continuing into graduate programs for careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, or other medical fields.

Careers:

• Employment Growth: Expected to grow by 39% from 2020 to 2030, driven by efforts to reduce healthcare costs through healthy behavior education.
• Career Opportunities:
• Clinical exercise
• Corporate fitness
• Fitness management
• Personal training
• Sports performance
• Wellness center management
• Further Graduate Study:
• Athletic training
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Physician assistant

Other:

• The program is no longer accepting new students.
• Interested students should apply to the BS program in clinical exercise science.
• Second language requirement: No
• First required math course: MAT 117 - College Algebra or MAT 170 Precalculus
• Math intensity: Moderate
• Location: HLTHN 401AA
• Email: chs@asu.edu
• Phone: 602-496-3300