• BSc in Fitness, Conditioning, and Performance at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
• It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
• Health and fitness are at the forefront in today’s society, which means the demand for professionals trained in these areas is on the rise.
• Fitness and health promotion programs give students the skills they need for a variety of careers in the health, wellness, and fitness industry, helping communities and clients improve their health and lifestyles.
• If students are a physically active person who wants to channel a passion for health and fitness into a successful career, here’s what students need to know.

Fitness and Health Promotion Courses

In order to provide a complete understanding of the health and fitness industry, courses typically fall into three categories:

• Theory. Courses in general nutrition, physiology, anatomy, flexibility, range of motion, and more will give students a solid understanding of the human body and what it takes to keep it healthy.
• Exercise and training. Students will learn to conduct fitness assessments, lead group fitness classes and provide personal training to prepare for a number of different positions in the health and fitness industry.

• Studio time and work placements are also part of the curriculum in many fitness and health promotion programs, giving students the opportunity to practice their skills in simulated and real-world environments.

• Business. Business management, communication, leadership, and marketing will be emphasized to give students an understanding of the business side of the industry and also to help them promote their services.