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Personal Training Specialization
Many applied exercise science and wellness graduates who enter the work force in the traditional commercial, agency and corporate fitness areas are finding opportunities to work with clients interested in personal one-on- one training. Exercise science professionals who have the technical skills and entrepreneurial interest and want to work be their own “boss’are starting their own Personal Training businesses. Trends in the Fitness Industry support that personal training ranging from those interested in general fitness to elite athletes, are looking for qualified and skilled personal trainers.The Personal Training Specialization builds on the strong science based undergraduate applied exercise science program. The specialization is an interdisciplinary program including courses from the Management, Sport Management and Physical Education programs.
Concentration (18sh)
- AEXS 480 Concepts of Personal Training (3sh)
- CISC 115 Microcomputer Applications (3sh)
- HPER 478 Budgeting for Sport and Recreation (3sh)
- HPER 479 Personnel and Human Resource Management (3sh)
- MGTE 150 Introduction to Business (3sh)
- SMRT 304 Marketing Issues in Sport and Recreation (3sh)
Students who choose this specialization will be encouraged to complete their final Internship (minimum of 450 hours) in a setting that supports use of their exercise and fitness skills as well as exposure to the business side of personal training.
AEXS Specializations
- Spa and Wellness Management Specialization
- Personal Training Specialization
- Sport Performance Specialization
Margaret Jones Named National Educator of the Year
Margaret T. Jones, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D., a professor of exercise science, Program Director for the UG AEXS major and Grad Strength and Conditioning Major has been named Educator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Read more.
The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex
This two-story 18,900 square foot Complex will provide students and faculty with interactive and experiential learning environments as well as dedicated research space for the study of all aspects of wellness and human performance. The new athletic training room will provide student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level. Take a photo tour!
