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Do you have a passion for physical fitness? Do you want to channel that enthusiasm to help others reach their fitness goals? The health fitness specialist degree programs at GU/MSB-Plymouth prepares students for entry-level positions in the health, fitness and wellness industries. Graduates work in public, private and government environments. Which program is right for you?
- Bachelor's degree in health fitness specialist (PDF file)
- Associate degree in health fitnesss specialist (PDF file)
To learn more about this exciting program, and careers in health fitness and exercise science, contact our Plymouth campus by e-mail or call our toll-free number at 1-866-476-2121.
Bachelor's and associate degree programs
GU/MSB-Plymouth offers two health fitness specialist degree programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Specialist (HFS). More and more, employers are looking for health fitness specialists with four-year degrees. To meet this demand, we have developed the HFS bachelor's program, which covers all material in our associate degree program, gives them advanced training in the principles of exercise science and introduces them to business management.
- Associate of Applied Science in Health Fitness Specialist. This two-year program includes science courses and technical instruction. Students learn how to properly analyze fitness levels and build appropriate fitness plans. Coursework covers fundamentals of exercise science such as human anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, fitness analysis, exercise physiology and more.
Job opportunities for the health fitness specialist
Graduates of our health fitness specialist programs are employed as fitness consultants, personal trainers, group fitness instructors and wellness coaches. They work in a variety of environments, including:
- Health clubs
- Commercial fitness centers
- Private fitness centers
- Fitness consulting firms
- Corporate and University Fitness/Wellness Centers
Take classes online or on campus
Students can take our health fitness specialist programs online or at our Plymouth campus. Whether they take classes residentially or through our online classroom, students will have the same academic support, small class sizes and personal attention. Online students can take advantage of our extensive online resources, including audio clinics, webinars and videos. On-campus students can use our fitness facilities to practice the skills they have learned.
Contact GU/MSB-Plymouth today
Is this the opportunity you seek? Contact an admissions representative today for more information on health fitness specialist programs at GU/MSB-Plymouth. Call us toll-free at 1-866-476-2121.