Certificate of Health Promotion - Fitness

Purpose

Health promotion is the science and art of helping people, organizations, and communities transform lifestyle behaviors to move toward a state of improved health, and reduction in chronic disease and health care costs. This certificate will provide a foundation of study that includes fitness, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and psychology.

This certificate will benefit those interested in or seeking advancement in the field of personal fitness trainer, recreational therapist and workers, physical therapy assistants and aides, health fitness instructor, group fitness instructors, and fitness managers. This program of study will provide a holistic approach to the world of health, wellness, and fitness. Students will acquire the fundamental education necessary to stand apart from their peers seeking similar types of employment.

Program of Study

The certificate will consist of 16 undergraduate credits. All certificate courses are offered 100% online. Students should be comfortable with the online learning format and are required to take the DIS 095 Prerequisite.

Career Opportunities

Aligning with the University mission, the Certificate of Health Promotion: Fitness, provides students with targeted and specialized education to support professional advancement and to meet increasing needs of the population to become fit and stay fit. As the public begins to experience quality physical activity education across the lifespan, it is of utmost importance to have a qualified exercise trainer providing the education.

All interested students are required to consult with an academic advisor and/or program chair to plan the appropriate course sequencing and selection. The courses may be completed within a baccalaureate curriculum.

General Requirements

The program is open to the following prospective students with an interest in Holistic and Palliative End-of-Life Care.

• High School graduate and/or;
• Associate Degree graduate and/or;
• Open to any undergraduate students in a degree-seeking program upon advisement from program specific chair and/or an academic advisor.

Students will complete and undergraduate application for admission accompanied by a non-refundable admission fee.

Note: Students will be held to all course prerequisites.