Health Science and Sport Studies

Health Science and Sport Studies BS Track in Wellness and Fitness Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Introduction to Fitness

FIT 100

This course is an introductory overview of fitness and the fitness industry.  Students will be exposed to current practices within the fitness industry.  Students will also gain an understanding of wellness and the wellness lifestyle.  This course serves as a prerequisite for all courses within the curriculum.

Business Aspects of Fitness

FIT 300

A comprehensive discussion of the pragmatic approach to conducting business in the fitness industry. The course focuses on key elements within the business structure, including marketing, facility management, accounting, budgeting, change management, and the creation of additional profit centers.  Additionally, students will identify key partners in running a successful business.

A comprehensive discussion of the pragmatic approach to conducting business in the fitness industry.  The course focuses on key elements within the business structure, including marketing, facility management, accounting, budgeting, change management, and the creation of additional profit centers.  Additionally, students will identify key partners in running a successful business.

Integrated Personal Fitness Training

FIT 325

A comprehensive view of personal fitness training with a focus on assessment and developing customized fitness programs.  The course will orient the student to the basics of the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training™ model.

A comprehensive view of personal fitness training with a focus on assessment and developing customized fitness programs.  The course will orient the student to the basics of the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training™ model.

Fitness for Special Populations

FIT 350

An in-depth analysis of the fitness needs of individuals from special populations.  Particular attention will be placed on legislative initiatives and their effect on fitness professionals and the individuals with special needs whom they serve.

Integrated Sport Performance Training

FIT 400

A comprehensive view of sport performance training with a focus on assessment and developing customized sport training programs.  The course will align sport performance training components to the revolutionary exercise programming strategies of the Optimum Performance Training™ model.

Wellness Seminar I

FIT 405

This course examines current trends in wellness and prevention across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan.  Traditional and non-traditional approaches are considered.

Wellness Seminar II

FIT 410

This course is designed as a continuation of Wellness Seminar I.  A major focus of the course will be the continued adoption and adaptation of the wellness lifestyle.  Students will be required to complete a community/service learning project as a culminating activity in the course/program.

Trends and Issues in Fitness

FIT 420

An analysis of professional fitness trends as well as preventative care health issues from historical, contemporary, and futuristic view points with implications for professional fitness practice in the health and wellness delivery system.