The BS in Health Sciences with a concentration in Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness science provides students the skills necessary for employment in health, wellness and fitness fields or for continuing their education in graduate and professional school.
Students study disciplines such as nutrition, fitness, stress management, substance abuse, behavior change and coaching psychology and train for work in preventive health care. They learn how to use lifestyle coaching, physical activity and health care education to improve community health and how to address the challenges reflected by socio-economic determinants of health.
This program supports successful completion for nationally accredited certification in health and fitness, such as American College of Sports Medicine's certification for personal trainers. Students who complete this degree and one additional course are eligible for national certification for health and wellness coaches offered by National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches.
