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
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
Questions? We're Here to Help
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.
