Health and Fitness
The fitness industry has grown at a rapid pace, and the demand for qualified professionals to manage and staff fitness programs has increased. Health and Fitness includes courses in areas such as exercise physiology, basic health studies, applied anatomy and kinesiology, fitness evaluation and prescription, fitness program management, psychology, and nutrition. Students also complete an internship in a fitness setting. The program has considerable flexibility and students are encouraged to obtain one or more minors in related disciplines such as psychology, supervision, or management. The goals of the health and fitness program are to have a students obtain a bachelor of arts degree, prepare to take one or more certification exams, and prepare to potential employment as an entry-level fitness specialist.
Points of Pride
- The Purdue Department of Health and Kinesiology is housed in Lambert Fieldhouse, a facility named after Ward "Piggy" Lambert, the creator of the fast break in basketball.
- A health and kinesiology graduate will have a liberal arts education and the professional education and training needed for employment in a variety of careers. Graduates may choose to continue with professional education in areas such as physical therapy and medicine or with graduate study in health and kinesiology.
Careers
- Hospital wellness centers
- Privately owned fitness centers
- Public fitness centers
- Personal trainer
- Corporate fitness director
- Fitness equipment sales
- Strength coaching