B.A. in Fitness Management (3+1)
Program Information
The Rowan Experience
The 3+1 B.A. in Fitness Management degree provides graduates the required knowledge and skills needed to assess medical histories and fitness testing to determine individuals’ health related fitness needs, help individuals design and implement exercise programs, help create nutritional and lifestyle plans to improve health, and monitor progress. In addition, it will enhance graduates’ ability to communicate effectively with clients and participants in a variety of fitness related settings, and to demonstrate leadership in both program and facility design and development.
This major will provide students interested in careers in the fitness industry a low-cost bachelor’s degree option through collaboration between Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) and Rowan University. During the first three years of the degree program, students will complete courses at RCSJ and will finish their final year at Rowan University. Students will be charged the RCSJ tuition rate for the initial three years and Rowan University tuition rate for the final year. This unique 3 + 1 educational program will provide an accessible, high-quality educational experience that will prepare students for careers in the fitness industry at a significant cost reduction compared to traditional 4-year programs.
Careers include: Managing and directing commercial and community based fitness facilities; Strength and Conditioning Specialists; and Owning/Developing private fitness facilities. Students are prepared for national professional certifications that are required in the industry.
Curriculum
The B.A. in Fitness Management is a full-time program offered at our Rowan College of South Jersey campus and our Glassboro, NJ campus. Enrolling into this program would require completing coursework at both our Rowan College of South Jersey and Glassboro campuses. It requires the completion of 120 semester hours.
- 120 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Students must have been accepted into the 3 + 1 program and complete all coursework for the BA in Fitness Management and the program requirements of the 120 credits for this major with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. These requirements include no courses with a grade below a D- and no incomplete grades.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: 44 S.H. | ||
|
HPE 136 |
Nutrition |
3 |
|
HPE 245 |
Motor Development and Motor Learning |
3 |
|
HPE 233 |
Safety First Aid, CPR, and Injury Prevention |
3 |
|
HPE 270 |
Essentials in Personal Training |
3 |
|
HPE 265 |
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription |
3 |
|
HPE 300 |
Kinesiology |
3 |
|
PSY 300 |
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
|
HPE 170 |
Stress Management |
3 |
|
HPE 305 |
Exercise Physiology with Laboratory |
3 |
|
CEP 211 |
Internship Career Connection |
3 |
|
HPE 238 |
Principles of Coaching |
2 |
|
HPW 00360 |
Facilities and Program Management in Wellness |
3 |
| HPW 00350 | Health Behavior Theory and Counseling | 3 |
| HES 00401 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| HES 00348 | Human Disease and Epidemiology | 3 |
| Elective Courses: 36 S.H. | ||
| MAT | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Artistic Elective | 3 | |
| PSY 308 | Social Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| BUS | Business Elective | 3 |
| ATR 00477 | Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HES 00372 | Evidenced Based Approach to Applied Sport Psychology and Exercise | 3 |
| Free Electives | 18 | |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Associate's Degree or an equivalent number of transferable college credits
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
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Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid
The chart below details available entry terms for the B.A. in Fitness Management program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
More InfoThe chart below details available entry terms for the B.A. in Fitness Management program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.
| Entry Term | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 |
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
RatesWe know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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