Programs > Health Sciences > Health FitnessOn-campus and Online Health Fitness Degrees
It’s a win-win situation: Improve your clients’ lives and get your career on track for success. When you earn a health fitness degree from Globe University, you will have more than a piece of paper—you will know state-of-the-art exercise science techniques and have training in health and wellness fundamentals.
“I really wanted a career where I could help others make a healthy start. The program has changed my life—given me new opportunities. I will be specializing in fitness for special populations, working with aging body and metabolic issues such as diabetes and obesity.”
~ Joeleen M. Romann, Health Fitness student
Find out more about the fast-growing health fitness field. Call 1-877-303-6060 or contact admissions to speak with a representative about the program.
Health fitness degree program highlights
- Take classes through our online college or at one of our Midwest campus locations
- Satisfy up to 75% of program requirements through college credit for experience and industry certifications
- Have access to PTontheNET and learn from world-class experts
- Enroll in the bachelor’s program and earn MATTM Jumpstart and RTSTM certifications
- Benefit from our relationships in the fitness industry
- Bachelor of Science in Health Fitness Specialist. Complete this four-year degree in 36 months of year-round study and have one of the strongest industry credentials. Choose between certification seminars and a business track.
See the BS in Health Fitness Specialist program details (PDF file). View the course sequence (PDF file) for this program.
Associate in Applied Science in Health Fitness Specialist. This two-year degree will establish your credentials and prepare you for a position with a health club, recreation department, corporate wellness initiative or independent personal trainer.
See the AAS in Health Fitness Specialist program details (PDF file). View the course sequence (PDF file) for this program.
Master’s in health fitness
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our Master of Science in Health Fitness Management degree program incorporates Muscle Activation Techniques™ (MAT) certification with graduate-level business management training. Earn this graduate degree and learn the skills you need to advance your career or start your own health fitness business.
What employers say about our graduates
“Life Time Fitness actively seeks to hire graduates from the Health Fitness Specialist degree program at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB). As the market becomes increasingly competitive, clients want personal trainers with relevant bachelor’s degrees and high-level certifications. The Health Fitness Specialist curriculum at GU/MSB provides just that as well as business and leadership skills rarely seen in our industry.”
~ Jason Stella, Life Time Fitness personal training department head
Earn a health fitness degree and prepare for professional advancement. Contact college admissions for more information.