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Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction , Colorado ,United States

BS in Fitness and Health Promotion

Students enrolled in this concentration should have a strong interest in the sciences as this program applies science to human function. The student will explore exercise physiology, anatomical kinesiology, community health, physical activity and aging, worksite health promotion, and sports nutrition, among other subject areas. Career opportunities include: sports and wellness program instructors and directors; strength coaches for college, university and professional sports* programs; managers and exercise leaders in corporate wellness programs; nutritionist*; occupational therapist*; athletic trainer*^; and personal trainer.

Campus Information

Colorado

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs. 

Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment. 
For Faculty and Staff:

  • Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
  • Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
  • Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff. 

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL Internet Based
 
Minimum Score: 70
 
Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing
IELTS
 
Minimum Score: Band 6
 
Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing
 
DuoLingo
 
Minimum Score: 105
 
Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply 
 
Oxford ELLT Minimum Score: 6 Discount code available upon request
All Other English Proficiency Tests
 
Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 83904 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: 40 USD
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