Emphasis in Exercise Science Generalist

Students in the Exercise Science Generalist emphasis often find employment in the private and public sectors concerned with the fitness and health of employees. This emphasis prepares students to meet the academic requirements necessary to (1) evaluate and develop exercise programming for apparently healthy persons in diverse fitness and health settings, and (2) attain certifications that reflect knowledge of the scientific principles that govern leadership in exercise and health enhancement programs. Graduates work as fitness professionals in corporate, community, clinical, and commercial fitness programs. There are also career opportunities for employment in the business sector to include fitness and wellness, and community programs. Graduates in the Exercise Science Generalist emphasis are not as well prepared as those coming from the Fitness Specialist and may not be as competitive for employment or admission to graduate Kinesiology programs.