Overview

At Gordon College , through academic coursework and experiential learning, you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful career as a Fitness and Wellness professional.

Why study fitness and wellness at Gordon?

You’ll have opportunities to work with varied populations, from students and athletes to older adults and individuals with neurological conditions. Real-life experiences can be gained through service-learning projects and internships right on campus, such as the Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness, the Bennett Athletic Center and Harmeling Physical Therapy, or at area fitness facilities or wellness studios.

What careers can I pursue with a fitness and wellness concentration?

Graduates with a fitness and wellness concentration are well-positioned to achieve an accredited, professional trainer certification or to continue their education in fields such as exercise and sport science, nutrition or human performance. Gordon’s excellent academic program will provide the foundational knowledge essential for a career in fitness and wellness, including:

Personal training
Strength and conditioning coaching
Medical exercise specialist
Health coach
Wellness program coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Exercise Testing and Prescription

Strength Training and Conditioning for Fitness and Sport Performance

Sport and Recreation Management

Orthopedic Injuries across the Life Span
Clinical Gait Biomechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Essex, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete the online application

Schedule your admissions interview. Your admissions interview may be conducted by phone or Skype.

Send us your official academic records. These must be received from all secondary school(s). For transfer applicants, all records from universities attended are also required. Transcripts must be in English and be converted to the U.S. grading scale using SPANTRAN or WES.

Send us your test scores. We require results from one of the following tests: Duolingo, TOEFL or IELTS.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Out-of-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33000 USD / year

≈ 33000 USD / year

Living costs

Essex

United States

1369 - 2318 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why study fitness and wellness at Gordon?

What careers can I pursue with a fitness and wellness concentration?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Essex

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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