Exercise and Wellness (Exercise for Obesity Prevention), BS
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Interested students should apply to the Exercise and Wellness BS program.
Degree description
The concentration program in exercise for obesity prevention will prepare students to assist others in adopting physical activity behaviors for healthy lifestyles, obesity prevention and weight management. Students will engage in focused study involving the use of exercise to reduce disease risk and improve health in those classified as overweight or obese. Students will learn to assess health and fitness, learn about the etiology and consequences of obesity, receive education on health behavior change, and provide appropriate exercise prescriptions for health and weight management goals. Students in this concentration will be exposed to applied assessment labs and practical internships to gain the knowledge and experience they will need to be competent exercise and health promotion professionals. Graduates will be prepared for the American College of Sports Medicine exam for Certified Exercise Physiologist.
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Students who complete the bachelor's degree program in exercise and wellness with a concentration in exercise for obesity prevention will be well-suited for employment in fitness and wellness-oriented locations such as:
- bariatric weight loss clinic counseling and management
- corporate fitness and worksite wellness
- health care systems and medical centers
- lifestyle and weight management consulting
- nonprofit disease prevention agencies (e.g., American Heart Association)
- university fitness and wellness centers
Students also will be well-prepared for admission into graduate programs in exercise physiology, obesity prevention and management, rehabilitative fields (e.g., physical therapy) and medicine.
Contact information
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Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
INACTIVE School of Nutrition and Health Promotion
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-2644
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