Nutrition and Fitness
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness focuses on nutrition, physiology, and the numerous connections to health, wellness, fitness, and sport.
This major prepares students for employment in clinical, commercial fitness, strength
and conditioning, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and corporate or community-based
wellness and fitness professions.
Through practical application and discussion of current issues, this program will
also address how nutritional and physical activity programs:
*promote health
*prevent lifestyle disease
*facilitate rehabilitation
*enhance human performance
Students will have the opportunity to tailor the nutrition and fitness program to meet their interests and needs. Review the course requirements at the link below.
requirements
The Nutrition and Fitness program prepares graduates to sit for certification examinations offered by professional organizations including:
Employment of Fitness & Wellness coordinators
- 12,200 job openings in 2012-2022 (Bright Outlook Occupation - O*Net online)
- Median wage: $37.20 hourly; $77,380 annually
- Fitness professionals & nutritionists are both High Priority Occupations in PA
Graduates will be able to:
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- personalize a nutrition and fitness program through proper program design
- assessments
- goal setting
- skills training
- counseling
- maintenance
- assessments
- communicate with their clientele in a positive and motivating manner
- work with a diverse population
- personalize a nutrition and fitness program through proper program design
This is an excellent pre-professional program for students interested in pursuing
graduate education including:
*exercise physiology
*nutrition
*physical therapy
*occupational therapy
Other programs you might be interested in at Clarion University:
Information can be found at the career resource center to help find the right sports career for you.
Questions?
Dr. Carol Brennan Caplan
Nutrition and Fitness Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor Department: Allied Health, Human Services, Rehabilitation and
Sport Sciences
125 Ralston (Clarion campus)
+1 814 393 1955