Undergraduate Majors : Fitness Studies

Description

The fitness studies track is directed to those interested in personal fitness training, sports programming, entrepreneur activities related to fitness and sports, and related fields.

Admissions/Certification

For students admitted to University College or another IUPUI academic school other than Physical Education, a student must meet the following requirements to certify into the School of Physical Education:

• Declare Fitness Studies major
• Complete 12 credit hours
• 2.2 Minimum grade point average
• Complete ENG-W 131
• Ready for Math 111

What can you do with this major?

Fitness Studies graduates are qualified for employment in these areas:

• Club Industry
  • Working as director or assistant director of a fitness center
  • Working as a club personal trainer or exercise leader
• Corporate Fitness
  • Working as a staff member in a corporate fitness center
• Youth Fitness
  • Working in camps
  • Working in youth agencies, such as YMCA’s, Boys & Girls Clubs, Parks & Rec
• Geriatric Fitness
  • Working in retirement centers or communities as fitness program director, coordinator, or leader
• Personal Training
  • Working with clients/athletes one on one in developing their fitness programs
• Sales
  • Working for sport and fitness companies in sales of their products

Further Information

• Degree requirements
• School of Physical Education and Tourism Management/
• pedept@iupui.edu, 317-274-0600