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Prepare for a Health Fitness Career


Do you want to help others in their quest for physical fitness? Show others the way to a healthy lifestyle by becoming a health fitness specialist. At Minnesota School of Business (MSB), you can earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in this field, preparation for positions in wellness coaching, fitness consulting or personal training.

Find out how you can promote health and wellness in your community – call 866-403-3333. Our admissions representatives can give you more information about our college programs, admissions procedures and financial aid.

Associate Degree in Health Fitness Specialist

Students in our 2-year associate degree program study health and exercise science in the classroom—and in gyms, fitness centers and other practical settings. Training includes:

  • Human anatomy
  • Kinesiology
  • Biomechanics
  • General nutrition
  • Fitness analysis
  • Exercise prescriptions
  • Principles of child fitness
  • Worksite health promotion
  • Marketing
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Business communications
  • Career development

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Fitness Specialist

If you enroll in the 4-year degree program, you will build on fundamental studies with advanced courses in management, youth fitness development and sales and marketing for the fitness and exercise industry.

Supplement your work by attending cutting-edge seminars. Electives in the bachelor’s degree program allow you to earn nationally recognized certifications in Muscle Activation TechniquesTM and Resistance Training Specialist. To earn those credentials, you will attend seminars offered at various locations—on and off campus.  

Take the health fitness management route. You may choose electives that focus on the business side of health fitness. In these electives, you’ll learn subjects such as recruitment and retention, training and development, service marketing and change management.

Complete your classes online or on campus

Minnesota School of Business-St. Cloud offers this program online and on campus. This allows students to complete college degrees on their own terms.

  • Our online college offers the same support as our campuses. It also gives students the flexibility to take classes where and when they want.  Travel may be necessary if an online student chooses Muscle Activation TechniquesTM or Resistance Training Specialist as an elective.
  • Students who complete coursework on-campus enjoy practical training in our fitness lab. They can use the fitness facilities at any time.

MSB-St. Cloud students can also take a combination of online and on-campus courses.

Apply your knowledge to many health fitness careers

Wondering what job opportunities will be available to you upon graduation? You may be able to find a job as one of the following:

  • Fitness center manager
  • Corporate wellness consultant
  • Personal trainer
  • Wellness coach
  • Community program coordinator
  • Youth coach
  • Online fitness consultant

Call us today for more information

Get started on the path to a health fitness career. Call us at 866-403-3333 for more information on these programs. Our admissions representatives are happy to help with any questions or concerns.