Fitness and Sport Training Minor

Campbellsville University's Fitness and Sport Training Minor, offered at the Campbellsville campus and online, provides a 24-credit-hour curriculum focused on exercise science, fitness training, and healthy movement. Students develop knowledge applicable to personal training, sport performance, and wellness through courses such as:

• Principles for Wellness: Explore foundational concepts of health, wellness, and lifestyle behaviors that support overall well-being.
• Introduction to Human Movement: Examine how the body moves and the fundamental principles behind physical activity and exercise.
• Introduction to Fitness Assessment: Learn foundational approaches to evaluating fitness levels and identifying individual exercise needs.
• Personal Training: Explore principles of exercise programming and techniques for helping individuals work toward their fitness goals.
• Corrective Exercise Training: Study movement patterns and corrective exercise principles that support improved mobility and physical function.
• Sport Nutrition: Examine the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and athletic performance.

Learn more about the Fitness and Sport Training Minor in the University Catalog, including complete course requirements, program details, and additional information.

Students interested in pursuing the Fitness and Sport Training Minor at Campbellsville University should meet the university's undergraduate admission requirements and work with their academic advisor to incorporate the minor into their degree plan.

• Undergraduate Enrollment: Students must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree program at Campbellsville University.
• Academic Advising: Consult with an academic advisor to determine how the minor complements your major and fits within your degree requirements.
• Program Requirements: Complete the minor's 24 credit hours of required coursework.
• Academic Progress: Maintain satisfactory academic standing in accordance with university policies.
• Minor Declaration: Follow the university's process for officially adding a minor to your academic program.

Offered at the Campbellsville campus and online, the Fitness and Sport Training Minor provides an opportunity to expand your knowledge of personal training, human movement, and sport nutrition while working toward your bachelor's degree.

Campbellsville University's Fitness and Sport Training Minor helps students expand their career possibilities by complementing their undergraduate major with knowledge of personal training, human movement, fitness assessment, and sport nutrition. With opportunities to pursue industry-recognized NASM certifications, students can build additional qualifications for working with individuals and athletes to support their fitness, performance, and wellness goals.

Possible career paths include:

• Personal Trainer
• Fitness and Wellness Coach
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Fitness Program Coordinator
• Sport Performance Specialist
• Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Recreation and Fitness Program Leader
• Fitness Facility Manager

The minor can also complement graduate study in exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, and related fields.

Career opportunities may depend on a student's primary degree, professional experience, and additional certifications or credentials.

Ready to take your interest in health, fitness, and sport training further? Campbellsville University's Fitness and Sport Training Minor offers an opportunity to complement your undergraduate degree with specialized knowledge and practical skills that support your academic and professional goals.

Interested in adding this minor to your academic journey? Connect with your academic advisor to explore how it fits into your degree plan, or contact our admissions team at admissions@campbellsville.edu or (270) 789-5220 to learn more about the program and available learning options. Take the next step toward expanding your opportunities in fitness and wellness!