Why Study Health and Human Performance at Ferrum College?
The health and human performance major is a health, fitness, physical performance, and nutrition program grounded in current research and science. The program provides strong collaborations with professional organizations and opportunities for national certifications as personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, health education specialists, and group fitness instructors.
Health and Human Performance Emphasis Areas and Sample Courses
Health and human performance is composed of two emphasis areas that allow students to focus their study.
EXERCISE SCIENCE
Precalculus
Introductory Statistics
General Chemistry
Advanced Exercise Science
HEALTH & FITNESS MANAGEMENT
Introduction to the Business and Economics of Sports
Introduction to Athletic Injuries
Strength and Conditioning
Careers in Health and Human Performance
Personal Trainer
Responsible for motivating and guiding clients to train toward their physical fitness goals, which could include losing weight, building muscle, increasing core strength, or improving cardiovascular fitness.
Health Educator
Provide health care education to communities, organizations, or specific populations. They assess health care needs, develop health education programs, and perform targeted health care education interventions.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills.
Ferrum College Catalog
View the catalog for all program courses and degree requirements.
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