Bachelor degree in Health Fitness In Preventive and Rehabilitative at Central Michigan University

 

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Bachelor Degree in Health Fitness In Preventive and Rehabilitative at Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University
Bachelor degree
Health Fitness In Preventive and Rehabilitative

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The health fitness in preventive and rehabilitative programs major at CMU prepares students for careers in the areas of clinical exercise rehabilitation and community fitness, as well as for continuing their education in graduate or professional programs. This undergraduate major enjoys an excellent reputation and its graduates are recognized among the best-prepared professionals in the region. Consider these key features distinguishing this program at CMU:

* Practical classroom instruction and exercise laboratories offering hands-on experiences using current fitness assessment and testing equipment
* A capstone clinical or corporate internship to gain real-world experience
* Professional development through on-campus organizations such as Eta Alpha Epsilon, the honorary health fitness fraternity
* Preparation for certification as a clinical Exercise Specialist or Health Fitness Instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine

Career outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014:

* Wage and salary employment in the health care industry is projected to increase 27 percent.
* Total employment of home health aides is projected to increase by 56 percent, medical assistants by 52 percent, physician assistants by 50 percent, and physical therapist assistants by 44 percent.
* Specialized clinical training is a requirement for many jobs in health care and is an asset even for many administrative jobs that do not specifically require it.

Career options

Graduates of the health fitness in preventive and rehabilitative programs major at CMU will find a variety of career opportunities. Some of these may require additional education.

* Wellness Program Coordinator
* Health Promotions Coordinator
* Health or Nutrition Consultant
* Exercise Researcher
* Health/Wellness Writer or Editor
* Cardiac Rehabilitation Worker
* Exercise Physiologist
* Medical Assistant
* Home Health Aide
* Personal Trainer


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