Overview

With three specialized focus areas (Fitness and Exercise, Health Coaching, and Fitness for Special Populations), the Applied Health and Fitness program from Oregon Health & Science University provides you with a core foundation in public health and specialized skills in exercise science that positions you to excel in the career path you seek.

The program offers:

Tailored, individualized advising and mentorship
Expert faculty with extensive research and real-world experience
Innovative curricula – we bring the community to you through guest speakers, applied learning activities and a focus on current issues – all focusing on developing solutions to real-world problems
Experiential learning -we bring you to the community through a mentored internship
Faculty and career development opportunities from both universities

Our alumni build careers in the fitness industry, corporate wellness, and in recreation facilities, as well as in health coaching. They are also well prepared to enter into graduate teacher education programs to earn licensure to teach physical education in a school setting.

Applied Health & Fitness Careers

With a bachelor degree in Applied Health and Fitness, alumni have found work in community- based organizations and facilities, schools, and health and rehabilitative settings, including as:

Personal Trainer
Health and Wellness Coach
Health and wellness program manager
Fitness Instructor
Fitness Center Manager
Weight loss coach
Sports Coach
Physical Education teacher
Health promotion specialist
Health promotion program coordinator
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Our Community, Our Health
Basic Biomechanics
Health Coaching Strategies
Health Aspects of Aging
Health Promotion
Stress Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

Health Administration Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 594 other Bachelors in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. You may be admitted to Portland State University and an Intensive English Language Program (IELP) pathway if you do not meet PSU's English Language Proficiency Requirement. Learn more about PSU’s English language programs.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34599 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34599 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12999 USD / year

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Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 USD / month

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Overview

The program offers:

Applied Health & Fitness Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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