Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
Offered at IU Indianapolis by School of Health & Human Sciences
About
Love sports and fitness? The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology program can help turn your passion for sports and fitness into a meaningful career in health, wellness, and athletic performance.
This applied fitness and sports performance degree prepares you for roles in strength and conditioning, personal training, wellness coaching, and sports performance--areas where you can make a real difference in people's lives.
Designed for students who plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduation, the program focuses on practical skills, professional development, and hands-on learning. By graduation, you will be prepared to sit for industry certifications.
The courses support flexibility and exploration, with options that allow you to shape your experience based on your personal interests and goals. Expect active learning, small-class collaboration, mentoring, and real-world experience in lab settings and peer interaction.
You'll graduate with a solid foundation in training, nutrition, coaching techniques, and community health, prepared to foster holistic self-care and optimize client performance at any level. You'll be ready to work with athletic teams of all levels, local gyms, or individual clients.