Health & Fitness
Create the solid foundation required for a career in fitness.
TCU’s health and fitness major is designed to prepare you for a career in the highly competitive and growing fitness industry. Develop your skills using the applied science of movement, human physiology and health promotion. Through classroom, lab, internship and clinical settings, you'll learn the skills to prepare for a career improving health, fitness and performance in populations across the lifespan.
Visit Department WebsiteSample Courses
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Assessment & Prescription
- Principles of Strength & Conditioning
Special Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
What Sets Us Apart
The teacher-scholar philosophy at TCU means professors actively immerse themselves in research — often with involvement of both undergraduate and graduate students. When your teachers are involved scholars themselves, everyone benefits.
You'll be given the opportunities to learn alongside your professors on field studies all over the United States.
At TCU there’s a shared willingness by faculty to collaborate across disciplines in teaching and research. Our goal is for students to build on their new knowledge, making valuable connections between concepts and ideas from different areas of study. This motivates our students to be more creative in their lifelong learning, and enhances the critical thinking skills needed for problem solving in today’s world.
International awareness and cross-cultural understanding are critical to TCU’s mission. Our faculty members are committed to empowering students to broaden their perspectives while addressing the world’s problems. TCU’s international programs inspire, enlighten and prepare Horned Frogs to make positive change for the greater good.
Career Prospects
Fitness is a growing industry full of opportunities for qualified professionals. Create a foundation of relevant, in-demand skills and forge your own path with the knowledge and skill that comes with a degree in health and fitness.