Online Corporate Wellness Degree :: Accredited Universities

The courses in the Corporate Wellness specialization are designed to cover health and wellness education concepts that address how to create an optimal mind, body and spirit approach to health and wellness through research and practice. Researchers and practitioners who specialize in corporate wellness are essential in higher education, preventative health care, community health care, wellness coaching, the fitness industry, and even in government agencies. In this specialization, you will explore health and wellness education research with an emphasis on practical approaches to corporate industry dealing with worksite health promotion, public preventative health services, and current topics in corporate fitness and wellness.

Entry Requirements

Admission to our master's degree program in Education requires a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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A bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition from The University of Alabama focuses on the relationship between nutrition and human health. This program is beneficial because it is offered exclusively by distance, making it convenient for working adults.

Students will learn how to translate the science of nutrition into the best way to treat and prevent disease in individuals and communities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered dietitians is expected to increase nine percent during the 2008-2018 projection period. Job growth will result from an increasing emphasis on disease prevention through improved dietary habits. This focus will boost demand for nutritional counseling and treatment in outpatient facilities, hospitals, residential care facilities, schools, community health programs, and home healthcare agencies. As the profession continues to grow, entrepreneurial RDs can also be found working in sports nutrition, private practice, food science, journalism, and corporate wellness.

Our program is an ACEND approved didactic program and upon completion you will be eligible to apply to dietetic internships. After completion of a dietetic internship, you will then be eligible to sit for the Registered Dietitian exam and become an RD upon passing the exam.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a high school or diploma from an accredited institution.

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The Master of Arts in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students' understanding of relationships among movement, exercise and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training.

This program seeks to prepare future professionals for movement-related careers, such as:

Personal Training
Performance Training
College Coaching
Corporate Wellness
Commercial Fitness

Learning occurs through the study of movement and exercise processes within a framework that emphasizes the clinical and practical implications of theory and research.

Entry Requirements

Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and when applied to the following formula, 250 (undergraduate grade point average) + GRE scores, attain a minimum of 1500 for regular admission.

Complete an undergraduate degree with a Kinesiology/Sport Management major or minor or related field, and have completed 12 hours of advanced coursework related to the masters emphasis. These advanced hours must be approved by the Kinesiology graduate coordinator. See the undergraduate catalog for a description of these classes.

Complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based), if that individual is from a non-English speaking country.

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The Master of Science in Exercise Science is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of current and future exercise science professionals. By utilizing a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application, students will gain greater insight regarding exercise testing and prescription as they relate to working with diverse populations. Major topics discussed include exercise physiology, exercise testing, applied exercise prescription, biomechanics, nutrition and metabolism as well as psychology of sports and exercise. This program prepares students to become leaders within the exercise science industry.

Program Outcomes
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- Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge of exercise principles, strength and conditioning concepts, and nutritional influences on the body’s physiological adaptation to exercise.

- Students will differentiate between the various research methodologies, and their appropriate use within the Exercise Science industry.

- Students will gain the necessary skills to conduct safe exercise testing and create exercise prescriptions for members of diverse populations focused on health, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

- Students will gain knowledge regarding the preventive and rehabilitative exercises for individuals of diverse populations.

- Students will evaluate the factors influencing physical activity and the methods for health maintenance and prevention of chronic conditions.

-Students will gain greater knowledge regarding the application of psychological approaches to working with individuals in an exercise and sport capacity.

- Students will advance their leadership skills within the Exercise Science industry in areas such as strength and conditioning, coaching, health and wellness, and clinical practice, including rehabilitation.

- Students will develop the ability to synthesize scientific-based learning in current Exercise Science topics and communicate effectively through discussion, written work, and oral presentation.

- Students will be prepared for employment opportunities in the field of Exercise Science in public, private, and corporate settings.

- Students will proactively apply knowledge in a real world setting, integrating ethical standards and appreciation of population diversity.

Entry Requirements

A student must submit the following items before the admissions office can process the application:

- Online application

- Official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university that granted the student’s undergraduate degree

- Statement of goals: Write a brief statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced) covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

- Résumé

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Overview
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The Health Promotion concentration is designed to prepare professionals to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. Preparation includes coursework in current health issues, health behavior, and program development risk appraisals and exercise prescription.

Program Objectives
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Health Promotion is a 33 semester hour program designed for students interested in a career in a health-related field. Upon completion of the degree, professionals may be employed in hospital wellness centers, clinical rehabilitation, in corporate health promotion community health settings, or school-based health centers. This program is delivered completely online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

International students for whom English is a second language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.

- Submit Official TOEFL scores (www.toefl.org) (Minimum TOEFL score of 500 paper, 173 computer, or 61 internet-based.

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