Fitness & Wellness

When you major in Fitness and Wellness, you’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of movement, physical activity programming, and nutrition. You’ll work with real clients and build your knowledge through projects and internships. This program is also perfect for students who wish to pursue a minor or even another major, as there are ample electives built in so students can shape their program to meet their future professional goals.

Graduates from this program are prepared for a variety of ACE Certifications and can establish meaningful careers in clinics, health and fitness clubs, community centers, nursing homes, hospitals, sports organizations, and corporate settings. They are prepared to change lives through their jobs as personal trainers, health coaches, and fitness directors.

Program Goals

The goals of the Lander University Fitness and Wellness Major prepare students to be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply important concepts related to health-related fitness across the lifespan;
• Describe and utilize a variety of methods, techniques, and procedures to assess health-related fitness components and subsequently develop appropriate exercise programming for clients;
• Demonstrate professional dispositions in the exercise-related community conducive to promoting healthy lifestyles.

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

¹ For approved courses see the General Education section
² If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

• Coursework must include at least 3 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
• See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses