Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology

Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology focuses on advanced health and fitness assessment, prescription and lifestyle modification.  The program provides information on health risk factors, exercise leadership, biomechanics of movement, physiological adaptations to exercise, injury prevention, care and therapy modalities, business management and ethics in sport.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

To develop a student’s ability to apply health and fitness assessments in the development, monitoring and motivation of individuals with exercise prescriptions

To prepare students to properly conduct and monitor exercise sessions in both healthy and special populations.

To prepare students to manage their own business in the field of health and wellness and to utilize sports marketing and promotion techniques.

To assist students in understanding health risk factors, physiological adaptations to exercise and psychological factors associated with fitness and exercise programs

To assist students in understanding and applying basic biomechanical principles

Prerequisites for Major Courses

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Program Outline
To receive an Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology, students must earn 121.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:

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