The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Wellness minor for individuals who are interested in working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer, aerobics instructor and associated employment. Each participant must complete the required courses in order to obtain the minor. The department has partnered with American Council on Exercise (ACE), and uses their certification materials within the classes; however, certification exams are not part of the program. Each individual must complete the certification exam with ACE for their certification.
Note: Students enrolled in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Degree program cannot select it as a minor; however, students are not prohibited from taking any of the courses as general electives or from taking courses beyond the 120 hours required in their discipline of choice, if approved by their academic advisor.
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