Health & Physical Education/Fitness
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In this program, you will study health and physical education and how they apply to sports and fitness. You will learn about activities and principles that establish, maintain, and promote physical fitness. Instruction will include human movement studies, motivation techniques, exercise techniques, basic sports injury prevention practices, and the organization and leadership of various sports and fitness programs.
Degrees
- A certificate or associate degree prepares you to teach physical education and fitness activities.
- A bachelor's degree prepares you to plan exercise and fitness programs for public, private, and clinical agencies; in youth and senior citizen services; and in other human service agencies.
- A graduate degree is usually required for more depth in your specialty, management positions, consulting, or college teaching.