Fitness

Learning Format

On-Campus

Types

Concentration
Fitness

Inspire Others. Stay Active.

The Fitness Concentration is part of the Health & Wellness major.

Are you energized by movement, motivated to help others, and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle? Our Fitness program is designed for students who want to turn their love of physical activity and wellness into a rewarding career helping others reach their goals.

You’ll explore the science of human performance—studying anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, nutrition, and and chronic disease—while gaining hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used by fitness professionals today. Our Fitness concentration adds breadth and depth in fitness with additional coursework in nutrition, and will prepare you to take the prestigious American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer exam. With a certified personal trainer as the instructor of a senior year class, you’ll work with clients from our campus community as they learn and apply the principles of personal training. 

The Fitness concentration provides a strong foundation if you are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. As businesses, government, and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.

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Program Requirements

Program Requirements

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  • BIOL 241/241L Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
  • BIOL 242/242L Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
  • HLTH 302 Exercise Physiology
  • HLTH 310 Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • HLTH 410 Personal Training
  • HLTH 495 Internship in Health and Wellness
  • MRKT 181 Marketing Principles
  • NUTR 271 Nutrition for Sports and Exercise NUTR 333 Nutrition and Chronic Disease
  • One additional HLTH or NUTR course at the 200 level or above.

NOTE: A minor is recommended for students in this concentration.  Suggested minors include for Fitness include: American Sign Language, Biology, Business, Communication Arts, Latin American Studies, Marketing, Nutrition, Science Communication, Sports Management, Psychology, and Sociology.

Meet our Faculty

Ann Johnson

Ann W Johnson, Ph.D., MBA, RD, SNS

Department Chair & Professor, Nutrition & Health Studies Department
(508) 626-4689
ajohnson3@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
Photo of Michael Crosier, Ph.D., RD

Michael Crosier, Ph.D., RD

Professor, Nutrition & Health Studies Department
(508) 626-4753
mcrosier@framingham.edu
Hemenway Annex
Andrea Gorman

Andrea Gorman, Ph.D., M.S., R.D., LDN

Professor, Director, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Nutrition & Health Studies Department
(508) 626-4759
agorman1@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
Photo of Susan Massad

Susan J. Massad, HSD, RD, LDN

Professor, Coordinator and Advisor for M.Ed in Nutrition Education Specialization, Nutrition & Health Studies Department
508-626-4743
smassad@framingham.edu
Hemenway Hall
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Learn More

If the Fitness major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framingham.edu (admissions[at]framingham[dot]edu) or 508-626-4500.

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