Business Degrees
As a health fitness specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by helping others discover the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and simultaneously enjoy a rewarding career in a growing industry.
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB), we provide training online or at some of our campus locations that will help you achieve those personal and professional goals.
Training from professionals with real-world experience
Instructors in our health fitness courses have experience in the field. Class sizes are small, and the curriculum balances scientific knowledge with experiential training. As a result, our students receive training that exceeds current industry standards and employers are impressed by the level of preparation exhibited by our graduates. We offer programs leading to the following:
Career opportunities for health fitness specialists
Will the market for health and exercise specialists continue to expand? Consider the following:
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There is growing concern in the United States about the rise in obesity.
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Baby boomers are determined to live active lives well into retirement.
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Corporations are concerned about financial losses due to decreased productivity and health-related absences.
As a result of these and other factors, there are excellent career opportunities in health and fitness. Depending on a graduate’s degree level and experience, he or she will be qualified for the following positions: personal trainer, fitness consultant, fitness center manager, corporate wellness specialist, program coordinator and community sports program coach. Employers include health clubs, gyms, community education departments and corporate wellness programs. Contact us for more information.
Coursework can be completed online or on campus
Minnesota School of Business offers our health fitness specialist programs online and at some of our college campuses. Whether they learn in on-campus classes or through our Internet classroom, students will enjoy small class sizes, one-on-one instruction and a wealth of resources.
Exercise science – emphasizing science
It is the responsibility of an exercise trainer or wellness coach to evaluate a client’s present condition, design a program to help the client achieve realistic goals, educate the client and provide support throughout the program’s course. Our graduates have completed rigorous allied health college programs, and employers verify that they are ready to meet those challenges effectively.
In addition to courses in fitness assessment and exercise prescription, we provide MAT (Muscle Activation TechniquesTM Jumpstart training, in which our students learn skills to treat biomechanical imbalances prior to prescribing exercise. MAT Jumpstart skills help to decrease the risk of reinforcing strength imbalances. MAT Jumpstart is a rigorous certification within the Health Fitness Specialist bachelor's degree program, and we provide hybrid instruction and small classes to help students succeed.
Small business ownership and business management
Is it your goal to manage or own a gym or fitness center? We are committed to positioning our graduates for advancement in their fields. Health fitness specialist programs at our college include courses in business communications, business management and computer information systems. We will make sure you have the skills to take advantage of professional opportunities as they arise.
Our Health Fitness Advisory Board
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business health-fitness-specialist college programs were developed in conjunction with our Health Fitness Advisory Board, a group composed of professionals in the fields of wellness, fitness and exercise training; including GU/MSB alumni. The board regularly reviews the health fitness programs to ensure that our graduates are top candidates for employment opportunities.
More about training for careers in the health and fitness industry
Programs leading to the bachelor’s and associate degrees in health fitness specialist are offered at campuses in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area as well as in greater Minnesota.
Contact Globe University/Minnesota School of Business today for more information. A representative will answer your questions, help you evaluate our Health Fitness Specialist programs, and conduct a campus tour. If our program is right for you, the rep will help you with the entire college admissions process.
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.