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The University of Missouri offers more than 300 degree programs, providing a wide range of academic opportunities for students.

BS - College of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Fitness Programming and Management (FPM) is a program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to assist individuals in adopting physical activity, improving exercise performance, and incorporating healthy behaviors to optimize health and wellness.

Program Description

This program prepares students to work in corporate fitness-oriented organizations, oversee strength and conditioning for athletic teams, or grow a personal training, health, and fitness-based business.

Graduating Student Outcomes

Graduating students will be:

• Skilled in designing, implementing, administering, and evaluating effective exercise and health programs in private, worksite, community, tactical, and sport organizations.
• Experts in evidence-based practices to assist multiple populations in improving health- (cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility) and skill-related (strength, speed, power, and balance) components.
• Connected with a network of field professionals
• Prepared to pursue national certifications provided by professional organizations (NSCA, ACSM) in fields of study related to personal training, group fitness, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine.

Emphasis Areas

This major has the following emphasis area:

• Strength and Conditioning, BS

Common Career Paths

Common career paths taken by graduates of this major include:

• Athletic Trainers
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
• Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
• Health Education Specialists
• Physical Therapists
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Program Categories

This program is part of the following categories:

• Education and Helping Professions
• Health, Wellness, and Medical
• Social and Behavioral