Kinesiology - Exercise, Fitness Management

University of Central Oklahoma

United States of America, Edmond

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University of Central Oklahoma

United States of America , Edmond

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 17-Aug-2021

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 14,962 / year

Apply Date 17-Aug-2021

Kinesiology - Exercise, Fitness Management

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Overview The Kinesiology - Exercise, Fitness Management program from University of Central Oklahoma prepares professionals to promote and manage positive, healthful lifestyles in others. It is designed to provide to the corporate, industrial, recreational, educational and medical settings trained personnel who are capable of conducting adult fitness assessments and developing physical training programs that involve exercise and physical activity.As wellness and health maintenance programs develop in hospitals, corporations, universities, and other agencies, the demand will grow for qualified leaders and directors. The corporate world has noted that fitness programs produce an upswing in employee productivity, improves the quality of daily living and often results in substantial financial savings for employees. In meeting these ever-changing demands, the Exercise and Fitness Management program continually strives to provide the curriculum and experiences to enable students to serve in such leadership positions.CurriculumStudents who successfully complete the program will be able to:Identify and explain the body’s physiological response to exercise and adaptations resulting from exercise trainingMechanically analyze a movement skill and make recommendations to maintain or improve performanceDevelop and teach an exercise session (e.g., warm-up, cardiorespiratory, muscular strength/endurance, cool down & flexibility)Assess health-related fitness components (e.g., cardiorespiratory, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility & body comp)Assess skill-related performance components (e.g., balance, coordination, speed, agility and power)Create and implement appropriate exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy adultsDesign exercise programming and develop plans to promote, implement, monitor and evaluate the programs designedDesign budgets, job descriptions/postings and bid specifications for program administrationCareer OpportunitiesKinesiology - Exercise and Fitness Management career opportunities include:Exercise physiologyPersonal trainingPerformance enhancement and managementStrength and conditioning coachingGroup fitness instructionHealth club or fitness center managementConsultation I want to find another Bachelor Course

This Kinesiology - Exercise, Fitness Management program from University of Central Oklahoma is interdisciplinary and includes courses from chemistry, computer science, management, recreation, as well as from health and physical education.

Disciplines

Health Sciences

Management, Organisation & Leadership

Sports Sciences

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Completed Admission/Scholarship applicationA current official high school transcript reflecting unweighted GPA and class rank20 composite score on the ACT or 1030 reading and math combined SAT scoreOR, 2.7 overall non-weighted GPA and ranking in the upper 50% of your graduating classOR, 2.7 overall GPA in the 15 unit high school core curriculum