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Spa and Wellness Management Specialization
Within the fields of health promotion, wellness and exercise science is one of the fastest growing areas of interest for both consumers and practitioners is Alternative and Complimentary Wellness. The Spa and Wellness Management Concentration has been developed to prepare graduates for entry-level careers in the Spa Industry which has been very successful in integrating Alternative and Complimentary Wellness into their programming.Many of the positions in the Spa Industry require skills in the business and management areas as well as the applied exercise sciences. This concentration is an interdisciplinary program which integrates coursework and field based experiences in the Exercise Sciences, Sport Management and Management and Economics areas. Students who choose and achieve in completing this concentration will be well prepared for an entry-level career in the rapidly expanding Spa Industry.
Concentration (18sh):
- AEXS 337 Alternative and Complimentary Wellness (3sh)
- HLTH 361 Applied Nutrition (3sh)
- HPER 479 Personnel and Human Resource Management (3sh)
- MGTE 121 Principles of Marketing (3sh)
- MGTE 150 Introduction to Business (3sh)
- SMRT 116 Event Management and Promotion (3sh)
In addition to the coursework it is expected that the student will complete their “Capstone” minimum 450 hour Internship at a facility which utilizes and integrates Alternative and Complimentary Wellness theory, strategies, and techniques into their programming.
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!
