Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Health Sciences - Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science in Phoenix United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Phoenix United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,398
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a focus on Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science is an engaging program combining diverse academic studies, practical experience, and comprehensive education in wellness principles. Students develop specialized knowledge in nutrition, exercise science, stress reduction, addiction prevention, behavioral modification, health coaching, and wellness program administration.
Upon graduation, students are equipped to positively influence individual and community health outcomes while tackling health disparities rooted in social factors.
The program features three specialized pathways designed to prepare students for professional certifications:
Fitness Science: This track teaches students to evaluate clients and create customized exercise regimens while adapting programs to optimize health benefits. Courses cover activity planning, exercise recommendations, body positivity, and injury prevention. Completing this pathway qualifies students for ACSM's personal trainer certification (https://www.acsm.org).
Health Education and Promotion: Students learn to identify health requirements and design, implement, and assess community wellness initiatives. Focus areas include diabetes management, reproductive health, environmental health impacts, crisis response, digital health communication, youth wellness, and conflict resolution. Graduates meet qualifications for the CHES examination administered by NCHEC (https://www.nchec.org).
Health and Wellness Coaching: This concentration explores coaching techniques for sustainable wellbeing improvements. Curriculum covers proven behavior change approaches, advanced communication strategies like motivational interviewing, and methods for fostering lasting healthy habits. Completion prepares students for ACE's wellness coach certification (https://www.acefitness.org). Additionally, students taking one supplementary course qualify for NBHWC credentialing (https://nbhwc.org).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Academic requirements
First-year students must-
Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 911 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10-12 grade coursework.)
Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
IELTS - minimum score 6.0
TOEFL iBT - minimum score is 61.
First-year students must-
Have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a B or better where A=4.00) from a secondary school. Some ASU programs may have higher admission or English proficiency requirements and may consider a minimum ACT or SAT score.
Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 911 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10-12 grade coursework.)
Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.
IELTS - minimum score 6.0
TOEFL iBT - minimum score is 61.
Tuition
USD
34,398