Do you have a strong interest in helping others attain their personal health, exercise or athletic goals? In UIU’s Exercise Science program we prepare students for a variety of career opportunities in the arena of physical activity, sport and health, as well as prepare students to pursue graduate studies.

Campbellsville University's 100% online Certificate in Fitness and Sports Training is designed to give you the competitive edge you need to establish a successful career in the growing fitness industry. Thanks to small classes, you'll be able to connect one-on-one with experienced faculty as you build foundational knowledge in personal training, sport science, nutrition and more. Take up to four NASM certification exams and finish your certificate in one year, ready to advance your career.

What makes a top-flight sports coach or fitness instructor? This certificate investigates the factors that contribute to success and gives you an in-depth knowledge of how the sector works. Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you’ll explore training, nutrition, motivation and leadership; and increase your effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you’ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice.

If you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this BSc (Honours) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – further boosting your career prospects.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness will help put you on track for a career in fitness training, sports coaching or similar roles. It will develop work-related and academic skills to enhance your performance; and explore the key principles of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership. You’ll apply your learning to practice, focusing on meeting participants’ physical and psychological needs.

This free online physical fitness course will introduce you to the basics of exercise physiology and show you how the body responds and adapts to physical exercise. Developing and maintaining your (and other people's) physical fitness and core strength needs to be done in a way that keeps everyone injury-free. This will make your fitness regimes more effective and safe, and give your physical training skills a real boost, for free.

Preparing you to work in any fitness and health-related career. As a human performance and fitness major, you’ll be part of a growing program that will help you build a strong science foundation through courses such as anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.

Fitness, Recreation & Sports Management is the most flexible degree in the School of Kinesiology, Health & Recreation. It allows for 22 credit hours of electives and is the only degree in the School that requires a minor.

Develop expertise in kinesiology topics with the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning as you prepare to design fitness programs and train athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Areas of emphasis: Exercise physiology, fitness assessment, program design, exercise prescription, and nutrition.

Fitness and Health Promotion is a two-year Ontario college diploma program for students interested in the fitness industry. Students will learn anatomy and physiology, nutrition, principles of fitness, athletic injuries, and personal training. Graduates of this program can perform the roles and responsibilities of a fitness consultant or personal trainer.

A morning surf, followed by a lecture on the anatomical basis of the human musculoskeletal system; physiotherapy in the afternoon, and then a game of soccer or yoga on the beach? Study one term of “Study Abroad Sports & Physiotherapy” at the Medical Faculty of Udayana University and explore Bali’s unique sports and wellbeing culture.

Success in the competitive fitness sector is measured by actual results. Trainers and gym instructors must know how to use exercise equipment to train clients and help them with their workout routines. This course lays out the training cycle, from client assessment to cardiovascular training and various other workouts. We explain how to ensure safety and prevent injury and discuss the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on health and fitness.

Become a fitness expert ready to guide others toward real results! This programme will teach you how to design and deliver effective training plans for a wide range of people—from elite athletes to those looking to improve their health. You’ll gain valuable skills in diagnostics, psychology, and training science. Learn to work with real people in today’s fast-changing world and help them achieve lasting goals. Train not just bodies, but confidence, motivation, and healthier lifestyles.

MSc Strength and Conditioning degree in line with UK Professional Governing Body standards (UKSCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). This ensures that you leave us with the skill set, confidence, and specialist knowledge to excel in the field and that you’re industry-ready and prepared for accreditation. 

Explore the basics of bodybuilding and learn how to employ a complete gym workout programme in this free online course.