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Mar 25, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)
Health, Wellness & Fitness, B.S.
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Health, Wellness & Fitness, B.S. 4-year sequences:
Introduction
The Health, Wellness & Fitness program integrates the professional domains of science, wellness, health, fitness, nutrition, psychology and business to prepare specialists ready to manage clients’ well-being. Students find careers such as personal trainers, fitness experts, health and wellness coaches and other professional paths which focus on improving healthy lifestyles for clients. This program can also serve as a prerequisite undergraduate degree for those going on to graduate degrees in Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology and Chiropractic. There is a minimum letter grade of C in all major and concentration courses.
General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree
| Total for Graduation: |
120 credits |
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| Stout Core General Education Requirements: |
33-36 credits |
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| Major Requirements: |
64 credits |
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| Concentration: |
16 credits |
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| Free Electives: |
to reach 120 credits |
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Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 credits)
Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)
Communications & Literacy (9 credits)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Humanities & Arts (6 credits)
Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)
Take at least one natural science with a lab. Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)
Program Designated Courses
Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements. Major Studies (64 credits)
Minimum letter grade of C in all major and concentration courses. Human Sciences (16 credits)
Health and Wellness (23 credits)
Psychology/Behavior Management (3 credits)
Business and Management (15 credits)
Preprofessional Experience (2 credits)
Concentrations
Minimum letter grade of C in all major and concentration courses. Fitness Professional (16 credits)
Through advising, select electives courses to fulfill concentration. Examples include courses from areas such as nutrition, aging, adventure education, lifespan sports, racquet sports, psychology, rehabilitation and disability. Health and Wellness Promotions (16 credits)
Through advising, select elective courses to fulfill concentration. Examples include courses from areas such as nutrition, aging, disability, leisure activities, psychology and rehabilitation. Free Electives to Reach 120 Credits
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