紐約州立大學普拉茨堡分校

Our master’s degree in fitness and wellness leadership addresses the challenge of busy working professionals or for those who have limited time to attend courses at a traditional on-site campus.

What Will I Learn?

Advanced exercise science and training
Learn business management techniques

Our courses were created with input from industry professionals, internship affiliates, and national organizations. The program is for both those starting a career in the emerging fitness, health, and wellness industry and those who are already actively involved in the industry. Our coursework integrates exercise science (biomechanics, physiology, exercise program design), resistance/strength training, certification preparation, and fitness management/business concepts (accounting, marketing, and management) — synthesized into a logical, progressive learning sequence.

The graduate program specifically addresses the needs of the public and employers by combining the fundamentals of exercise science with the essential components of a business curriculum to prepare students for careers as personal trainers, sports performance and strength/conditioning instructors, directors, general managers, health and fitness business owners, wellness consultants or future college faculty members.

This curriculum has blown me away and broadened my knowledge on all aspects of human physiology. The classes offer a holistic approach to being a health-fitness professional which allows you to adapt to the industry the way you see the path your career is taking you.

What is Unique About Our Program?

We require no class-time on campus. All 13 courses are 100% fully online, allowing you to live anywhere while completing the degree. In addition, you can choose to do an optional internship that allows you to work with faculty on selecting a site that matches your area of focus, close to your home or city of interest.

All courses can be completed online to fit your busy work and personal schedule
Only 10 courses are required to complete the degree
Choose to study part-time or full-time
Most students graduate in 1 to 1.5 years

Graduates may work in organizations that include:

Medically-based fitness facilities
Gyms/health clubs
Personal training studios, yoga and Pilates studios
Physical therapy clinics
Strength and conditioning specialists
Spas and wellness facilities
Corporate fitness and wellness centers
Senior centers
Sports performance facilities
College/university recreational centers
YMCAs and other non-profit fitness and health sites

The Department of Sport and Wellness administers a wide variety of student life recreational sports and fitness programs including non-credit programs in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training and supervises the athletic facilities on campus. We are also one of the largest employers of students on campus.