The Bachelor of Science in Fitness Programming and Management (FPM) provides students with the knowledge and skills to assist individuals across the lifespan in adopting physical activity, improving exercise performance, and incorporating other healthy behaviors to optimize health and wellness. 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 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
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Prepared to purse national certifications provided by professional organizations (NSCA, ACSM) in fields of study related to personal training, group fitness, strength and conditioning, and sports medicine.
This major has the following emphasis areas:
Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
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