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Utah Career College provides practical training that leads to rewarding employment. In no area is that connection more direct than in Health and Exercise Science programs. When you complete the associate or bachelor’s degree program, you will have had extensive hands-on practice in exercise techniques, will have worked with instructors who are themselves active professionals, will have practical business skills and will have completed an externship during which you practiced your new skills in the workplace. You will be ready to take advantage of career and job opportunities in the health, fitness and wellness industry.
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What can you do with an Associate in Health & Exercise Science degree?
The two-year Associate in Health and Exercise Science degree program will prepare you for an entry-level position in a fitness center, gym, clinic, community recreation department, corporate wellness department or private practice. Job opportunities might include the following:
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Many students choose to complete associate degrees, enter the fitness industry, and then enhance their credentials by earning bachelor’s degrees.
Where will a Bachelor’s in Health & Exercise Science take you?
Many employers look for a bachelor’s degree when hiring, or give an employee with a four-year degree preference when promoting. If you plan on private practice, a Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science lets clients know you have invested in comprehensive training. And salary levels for employees with bachelor’s degrees are typically higher than those for employees with associate degrees or diplomas.
In addition to positions in health and exercise facilities, clinics, recreation departments and private practice, a graduate of the bachelor’s degree program will be prepared to assume management responsibilities. Job titles include the following:
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Education + Certifications + Work Experience = Higher Earning Potential
Base salaries in the health, fitness and recreation industries are based on a trainer’s education level, number and type of national certifications, specific populations served, and work experience in the field. Salaries increase with higher degrees, more national certifications achieved, level of work experience, specialized population-based training, and type of position held (i.e. manager, director, coordinator etc). Base salaries for most U.S. trainers fall between $38,000 and $65,000 a year.
Health & Exercise Science programs at Utah Career College
Interested? Take action today. Call or e-mail Utah Career College. A representative will help you evaluate career opportunities and college programs in light of your personal goals and resources. If you are ready to enroll, the representative will help you with the entire admissions process.