This program is designed for students with a strong interest in health and wellness, evidence‑based science, and service to others through the application of physical activity and nutrition to enhance human health and performance. Graduates are well prepared for careers in fitness assessment, lifestyle intervention education, exercise supervision and program administration in schools, businesses and hospitals, health education and promotion, and entry-level positions in cardiac and pulmonary or spine rehab. This rapidly growing field offers expanding career opportunities across corporate and commercial industries, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

In addition to the career opportunities listed above, this program prepares graduates for entry into professional or graduate programs such as Exercise Science/Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant studies, Chiropractic, Nursing, and Public Health. graduate school for Exercise Science/Physiology, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Chiropractic, Nursing, Public Health.

Graduates of this program are qualified to sit for the following certifications without any additional courses or education beyond our core requirements: ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT), ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM GEI), NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

This is an emphasis area of the following major:

• Nutrition and Exercise Physiology , BS

This major has the following additional emphasis areas:

• Human Physiology and Translational Sciences , BS
• Nutrition and Foods , BS