Concentration

The Health and Physical Education Certification (HPEC) concentration prepares students to teach K-12 health and physical education by providing coursework and experiences in the area of health and physical education.  Students entering in the Summer I 2008 semester or later must earn a "C" or better in all coursework applied toward teacher certification.

Kinesiology offers a minor in Health and Physical Education Certification (HPEC).

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The Exercise Science concentration prepares students for careers in the applied and clinical preventive settings, including, but not limited to cardiac rehabilitation, hospital-based wellness programs, community fitness centers, or university and corporate wellness programs, as well as entry into graduate exercise science programs. 

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While the Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy concentration prepares students for the application process to physical therapy programs, it will also prepare students for careers in the applied and clinical preventive settings, including, but not limited to cardiac rehabilitation, hospital-based wellness programs, community fitness centers, or university and corporate wellness programs. Students intending to pursue entry into a physical therapy program will be required to take additional hours and make substitutions as recommended by their academic advisor.

The Fitness and Sports Studies (FSST) concentration prepares students to enter the fields of fitness and sport industry or pursue advanced studies in athletic administration, sports administration, or fitness management.

A successful recipient in this concentration may further their career by earning professional certifications from individual vendors and associations, such as Personal Training or Strength Conditioning.

The health and fitness industry is expanding at breakneck speed and shows no signs of slowing down. As it continues to grow, the need for qualified employees has continued to increase with it.

According to the U.S Department of Labor (www.bls.gov), the salary range for someone with a degree in Health & Fitness Management varies depending on the type of work. Personal trainers may earn between $17,000 and $40,000 a year, while someone working with a professional sports team could expect to make approximately $50,000. This field also has a wide range of benefits including free health equipment and facility use and continuing education classes. The salary of health club management worker or owner varies on the size of the facility and number of members.                                           Source: Education Portal (2009)

Sports Administration Programs

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