Fitness and Sport Studies

Kick your future into high gear with a degree in fitness and sports studies. this unique program combines the fundamentals of kinesiology with courses in business and psychology to equip you with all the skills you’ll need to thrive in the fields of fitness, wellness and strength and conditioning. explore how the human body grows stronger and healthier, and study how the human brain forms habits that change lives. learn from compassionate, experienced professors who will propel you into motion to achieve your goals. and when you graduate, you will have the personal and professional skills to transform lives and in turn, help others achieve their goals. gain experiential knowledge and practice in a faith-informed setting to help discern your career path, whether that is becoming a personal trainer, founding a gym, leading in corporate wellness or creating a position that might not yet exist. you’ll be well-prepared for entrance and certification exams for graduate school or the workforce, and you’ll undoubtedly be a force for positive change in your community.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

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Career paths fitness trainers and instructors fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises (exercises for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching. they work with people of all ages and skill levels. health educators and community health workers health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. they develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.. athletic trainers athletic trainers specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: