Wellness and Sports Science
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Physical fitness has become a huge industry. A large portion of the population calls upon the assistance of personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and fitness instructors each day. The Nicholls wellness and sports science concentration provides students with a well-rounded preparation that can lead them to careers in fitness and health and wellness promotions. The curriculum combines athletic training, dietetics, health and physical education and allied health sciences courses. Students learn how to assess health risks and make exercise recommendations for apparently healthy individuals and special populations. Students get hands-on experience in supervised clinical settings. Required courses also stress nutrition, personal fitness, training methods, muscle rehabilitation and physical fitness testing. |
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