Applied Health and Fitness - B.S.
There is a growing demand for qualified, certified professionals in the field of health, wellness, and fitness. The Applied Health and Fitness degree prepares students for careers in areas such as corporate fitness, personal training, strength and conditioning, and related fields. Students will also be prepared to sit for certification exams from organizations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Transfer students and students new to the major: Students must complete at least 50% (half) of his/her major courses at IWU.
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Requirements
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Required Courses
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ATR-431
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Evaluation/Recognition of Injuries/Conditions
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2
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BIO-112
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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PHE-170
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Introduction to Exercise Science
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3
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PHE-225
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Psychology of Sport and Exercise
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3
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PHE-235
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Professional Experience I
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1
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PHE-264
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Principles of Strength and Conditioning OR
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3
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PHE-265
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Personal Training
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3
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PHE-286
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Kinesiology
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4
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PHE-352
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Sport Law and Risk Management
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3
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PHE-362
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Nutrition for Health
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3
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PHE-365
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Public and Community Health
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3
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PHE-366
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Alcohol and Drug Education
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3
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PHE-374
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Physiology of Exercise
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3
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PHE-374L
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Physiology of Exercise Lab
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1
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PHE-379
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Principles of Fitness Assessment
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2
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PHE-380
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Principles of Exercise Prescription
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2
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PHE-410
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Wellness Internship
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2
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PHE-413
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Health Promotion and Wellness Management
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3
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PHE-485
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Senior Seminar I
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1
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PHE-486
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Senior Seminar II
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1
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Course descriptions are available through the Course Description Lookup.
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