As a fitness & wellness management major, you’ll integrate biology, exercise science, psychology, and business with knowledge of physical activity, fitness, and all-inclusive health.
Acquire skills in marketing, leadership and management, communications as well as a grounding in finance and accounting. A broad knowledge of business operations will ensure success for future professionals. Gain real-world experience through an industry internship in your final year.
This program readies you for a graduate program or a career in the fitness/health industry, sports organizations, health facilities, spas, or resorts.
The fitness & wellness management major is grounded in application-based learning. This hands-on approach draws a clear line between what you’re learning and your future career.
This program offers a unique opportunity to become a Certified Personal Trainer following completion of EX 300 Principles of Personal Training. This certification allows you to practice as a professional personal trainer prior to graduation.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
Mount Mercy offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
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We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
* Mount Mercy University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
With knowledge across subjects and intern experience, our fitness & wellness management graduates are prepared for the workforce. Graduates can find career opportunities in positions like: