Fitness, Wellness & Coaching
The Fitness, Wellness & Coaching program provides a holistic approach to the health, wellness, sport and fitness fields. This program provides the foundation for better understanding the connection between various areas of wellness and performance. It looks at fitness, wellness and coaching from a physical, psychological, and sociological perspective to ensure graduates can work effectively with all individuals and diverse populations.
Graduates will take courses included, but not limited to, nutrition, motor learning, sport psychology, sport sociology, and foundations of coaching because initiating and sustaining healthy behaviors requires one understand the influence of science, the brain, the person, and the community.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with Fitness, Wellness & Coaching bachelor degrees include exercise trainer, group fitness instructor, recreation and fitness studies teacher, coach, scout, dietician, nutritionist, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Fitness, Wellness & Coaching degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Exercise trainer and group fitness instructor: $41,640
- Recreation and fitness studies teacher: $67,800
- Coach and scout: $49,940
- Dietitian and nutritionist: $58,930
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Fitness, Wellness & Coaching program?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Steven Capehart using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Normally, a bachelor’s degree is required for college and professional coaching jobs. While some elect to earn a degree related to Fitness, Wellness & Coaching, there are many coaches who pursue degrees in other areas.
Currently, Methodist University does not offer an online option for Fitness, Wellness & Coaching. However, our on-campus program will best prepare you for a career in fitness, wellness and coaching.
Major Requirements
The Fitness, Wellness, and Coaching major consists of 53-55 credits and is distributed as follows:
| KIN 1300 Weight Training Techniques (3) | KIN 3210 Sport Sociology (3) |
| KIN 2110 Professions & Development in Health Sciences (1) | KIN 3600 Motor Learning (3) |
| KIN 2160 Research Seminar (3) | KIN 4000 Facility Management (3) |
| KIN 2170 First Aid/CPR/AED (2) | KIN 4210 Foundations of Coaching (3) |
| KIN 2400 Sport & Fitness Nutrition (3) | KIN 4300 Psychosocial Aspects of Exercise & Sport (3) |
| KIN 2850 Foundations of Human Anatomy (3) OR BIO 3060 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | KIN 4400 Group Exercise (3) |
| KIN 2860 Foundations of Physiology (3) OR BIO 3080 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) | KIN 4600 Applied Motor Learning (2) |
| KIN 3070 Fitness & Exercise Psychology (3) | PSY 2040 Lifespan Human Development (3) |
| KIN 3080 Sport Psychology (3) | WEL 2180 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness (3) |
| KIN 3100 Health Related Physical Fitness Assessment & Prescription (3) |
Contact
Steven Capehart, M.S., CSCS, ACSM-EP
