Overview

The main objectives of the Health and Fitness Management program at Clayton State University are to:

provide content/discipline foundation for careers in health and fitness management within corporate wellness centers, hospital-based fitness facilities, traditional health clubs, resorts, and others;
enhance students’ abilities to acquire and synthesize health and fitness information in a critical, scientific, and effective manner through detailed, intensive analysis and evaluation of texts and other research materials;
provide students with relevant strategies of health promotion, illness/injury prevention, and illness/injury rehabilitation to maximize healthy outcomes of individuals, families and communities in a multicultural society;
develop students’ critical thinking and research skills to levels of excellence expected of bachelor’s prepared health and fitness professionals;
prepare students for national certification exams in the field of health and fitness; and

enhance the preparation of students for graduate study (exercise physiology, exercise science, management, business administration, gerontology and other related fields).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Identify and portray ethical behaviors and values consistent with the profession especially as they relate to risk management and injury prevention.

Effectively communicate in writing and through oral presentations (clear, concise and coherent) on topics in health & fitness management.

Integrate and apply knowledge to analyze current industry issues and recommend solutions and/or strategies in organizational and human performance.

Career

Students will be prepared for entry and mid-level management positions in organizations providing health and fitness services, such as within:

Commercial Fitness Centers,
YMCA,
Corporate Fitness/Wellness Centers,
University Wellness/Adult Fitness Centers,
Hospitals/Clinics with specialties in Cardiac and/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Municipal/City Recreation/Family Centers,
Activity Centers for Older Adults,

Community Centers and

Graduates may also pursue employment as

salespersons,
administrators, and
managers of all types of fitness/wellness facilities.
Additional opportunities exist for those who aspire to become entrepreneurs in the field and pursue health and fitness coaching/consulting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Kinesiology
Exercise Physiology
Sports Psychology
Personal Health and Wellness
Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation of Injuries
Personal Nutrition
Principles of Fitness across Populations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morrow, 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

Application

Application Fee: non-refundable $40.00 application fee

Official Transcript(s): You must submit all official transcripts from your high school/or all post-secondary records. All transcripts must be in English; if not in English, they must be translated by a certified company

Official SAT or ACT

Proof of English Proficiency
Must complete Financial Verification Form, proof that adequate funds are available for educational and living expenses

Copy of Passport
Transfer Clearance Form if currently attending another institution in the US on F1 Visa

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

16296 USD / year

≈ 16296 USD / year
Out-of-State

15840 USD / year

≈ 15840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4176 USD / year

≈ 4176 USD / year

Living costs

Morrow

United States

900 - 1400 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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Program Learning Outcomes

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