The discipline of Kinesiology explores the art and science of human movement. In the Kinesiology program, students develop an appreciation of the human body and its tremendous potential, as well as an understanding of the relationship between positive lifestyle choices and long-term improvements in health and well-being.

The Certificate III in Fitness is your first step into the fitness industry. This national qualification allows you to be a ‘fitness instructor’. You will learn to assess, train and supervise clients in fitness centres and gyms.

The Fitness and Health Promotion concentration was designed to meet the needs of individuals who are currently working in or hoping to enter into a career in the health and fitness industry. This strand prepares individuals for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential, which can lead to a job in a rapidly expanding field. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, employment opportunities are expected to increase by 24% through 2020, and the field is expected to add more than 60,000 jobs over that time.

The Department of Health & Physical Education provides a challenging program which will provide students with the academic knowledge and technical skills that will prepare them for a variety of career paths in the rapidly growing fields of health, fitness, wellness, and human performance.

The University of Rome “Foro Italico”, an Italian state university excelling in the Sport Science studies, in consortium with the Norwegian School of Sport Science in Oslo (NOR), the University of Vienna (AUT), the University of Southern Denmark in Odense (DEN) and the German Sport University in Cologne (GER), leading European Universities in the field, offers a 2-year European Master of Science in Health and Physical Activity (120 ECTS).

How can nutrition and exercise improve an individual’s health? What are the factors that have an impact on health? You will find answers to these questions in our bachelor’s programme in Nutrition, Fitness and Health. Upon graduation, you will be able to touch lives and positively impact both individuals and communities alike by ensuring optimal nutrition and health for all. Come join our programme to achieve this rewarding career goal!

A degree in health and fitness studies will prepare you for careers in community recreation departments, health clubs, hospital wellness programs, corporate fitness centers, and school wellness programs. Students in this program also go on to become successful athletic coaches. Health and fitness studies majors must complete two internships where they observe, plan, and implement fitness or community recreation programs.

If you want to be a Personal Trainer, you will need to undertake The Certificate IV in Fitness. This national qualification allows you to train and develop your own clients in an unsupervised setting.

When you major in Health and Fitness Education at SPU, you build a strong foundation in the application and pedagogy of human movement science. You are prepared for leadership positions in a variety of fields in which you can promote healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.

The Strength and Conditioning concentration was designed for current practitioners, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and athletic performance coaches.