Corporate Fitness and Wellness Management (BS)

As a corporate fitness and wellness management major, you'll develop the skills to work with people of all ages and abilities. Successful professionals in this field excel in communication, understand strategies for behavior change, and apply exercise science to create tailored programs. You'll learn how to help clients achieve their fitness goals, whether they are focused on improving health, recovering from injury, or enhancing athletic performance. This major prepares you to make a meaningful impact on others' well-being through your expertise and passion for fitness. 

Program Type: Major

Offered: On Campus

Credit Hours: 120-133

Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years

Department: Department of Science

96%

Job/Graduate School Placement Rate

1:1

tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching

$4.7M

Scholarships and Aid awarded annually  

Program Highlights

Our Facilities

The MSU Wellness Center features a rock climbing wall, cardio exercise equipment, weight rooms, and exercise studios where classes are offered in everything from yoga to HIIT and BodyPump.

Experienced Faculty

Our program features well-qualified instructors who are sought after for their scholarly expertise and contributions to the community. We provide the academic training and field experience you will need for a career.

Career Outlook

Minot State corporate fitness and wellness management graduates work in diverse roles, including as the president of Anytime Fitness, exercise physiologists, university educators, strength coaches, and wellness directors. They also excel in physical therapy, corporate fitness, and sports marketing.

Careers & Outcomes

46K

Median annual salary for fitness instructors
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Careers

  • Fitness Specialists and Instructors
  • College Wellness Coaches 
  • Fitness Consultant 
 
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Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Terry Eckmann, Ph.D., ACSM-EP-C; ACE-GFI; RYT 500; TBMM-CES
Corporate Fitness and Wellness Management Program Coordinator
701-858-3155
terry.eckmann@minotstateu.edu

Additional Program Information

Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.