Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science - Health Fitness

There is mounting evidence that our lifestyles dramatically affect our health, well-being and longevity, as well as the dollar cost of health care. The realization that prevention is paramount to healthy living and to health care cost containment has created an interest in health education and health promotion in various public and private health settings, such as clinics, fitness centers, agencies and schools. Professionals in the health sciences are trained to help individuals improve the quality of their life by practicing healthy lifestyles. Undergraduate majors and minors offered through the School of Health Sciences focus on preparing professionals to: 1) become fitness and exercise specialists in preventative and rehabilitative programs; 2) function in the public setting as health educators and health promotion specialists; 3) work as educators and program specialists in the field of substance abuse prevention, substance abuse intervention, and treatment; and 4) work in an administrative capacity in various health settings. The school offers the following graduate degree programs: Health Service Administration concentration on a Master of Science in Administration degree, Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Master of Public Health, Master of Health Administration, and the Doctor of Health Administration. CMU’s exercise science-health fitness major is about training yourself to train others. Your courses will combine nutrition and health sciences to prepare you for a career as a health fitness professional, personal trainer, or strength and conditioning coach.​​

High school graduate: If you are currently in high school, we just need to see your 9-11 (or equivalent) grade transcripts for an admission decision. However, you must graduate from an approved high school (or equivalent) prior to starting classes at CMU.To ensure your success at CMU, you must provide proof of proficiency in EnglishSubmit official transcripts from your high school. If you have college credits, also submit transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended