Exercise and Wellness
Program Overview
Exercise and Wellness is a departure from the typical U.S. medical model, in that the focus is on helping individuals achieve optimal health and fitness, rather than on discovering and treating disease. Recent research findings, along with rising healthcare costs, have spurred an interest in keeping people healthy to improve their quality of life and avoid unnecessary medical expenses.
Program Summary
Program Credits: 60.5 Credits
Status: Open Enrollment
Introductory Course: EXSC 221
What's the Difference Between Exercise Science and Exercise and Wellness?
Beyond The Classroom
Engaging in internships, mentored research, associations, and clubs related to your program is an important step in linking your education with the real world. These experiences enhance your education and prepare you for both further schooling and your future career.
Possible Occupations
With a Bachelor's
- Character Development Coordinator
- Corporate Wellness Coordinator
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Wellness Coach
- Health Coach
- Lifestyle Coach
- Exercise Therapist
- Cardiac Rehab Specialists
With a Master's
- Corporate Wellness Program Director
- Exercise Physiologist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Occupational Therapist
- Physician's Assistant
- Cardiac Rehab
With a Doctorate
- Professor
- Researcher
Potential Employers
- Revere Health
- DoTERRA
- Adobe
- American Express
- Intermountain Healthcare
- Aegis Therapies
- Anytime Fitness
- Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin
- ARUP
- WellSteps
- NuSkin
- Moreton
- County Health Department
Professional fitness organizations:
Carol Copling
Advisor
First Generation Students (All Majors)Exercise & Wellness (A-C), Health Science (A-C), Neuro (A-C), and CELL (A-C)
MEET YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
To learn more, schedule an appointment with Life Sciences Advisement at 801-422-3042.