B.S. Health, Wellness and Fitness
UW-Stout's Kinesiology and Health Department's Bachelor of Science in Health, Wellness and Fitness (HWF) offers two concentrations to provide you with the skills and expertise to build a rewarding career as a health promotion specialist, health educator, community health workers, health educator, corporate wellness coach and health researcher.
According to U.S. News & World Report, there is a growing demand for fitness and wellness coordinators with the knowledge and skills to help people develop and sustain healthier lifestyles. We prepare you to help people implement their health goals, sustain life-changing behaviors and manage healthy progress.
The Health, Wellness and Fitness program prepares students to enter the healthcare arena as preventative healthcare workers. Students become knowledgeable of the causes of the major controllable health care issues in society today and into the future. They gain the skills to assist others to develop healthier lifestyles to combat major controllable health issues such as obesity, diabetes, various coronary diseases and conditions. Students learn business management skills to aid entry into the profession. The program integrates the professional domains of nutrition, fitness, health education, business procedures and management and community health to prepare prevention specialists.
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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
The University of Wisconsin-Stout is a career-focused polytechnic university emphasizing applied learning. UW-Stout is known for the annual career success of its graduates, with 98.4% employed or continuing their education upon graduation.
At UW-Stout, you will join a vibrant community of passionate educators and support staff who impact our students' lives and our society at large. We call ourselves Stout Proud, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
With over 1,400 employees, UW-Stout offers a wide range of positions for faculty, both tenure-track and adjunct, as well as for administrators, managers, professional and support staff. We offer exceptional benefits and a rewarding academic environment.
PSW Opportunity
3 Year PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Requirements:
Official TOEFL score:
Minimum iBT (or MyBest) score of 70, or minimum paper-based score of 525.
Official IELTS score:
Minimum score of 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
Minimum score of 48
Duolingo English Test:
Minimum score of 105
Other:
Successful completion of UW-Stout's English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
Successful completion of an English language program affiliated with UW-Stout.
Graduate from a high school in the United States.
You have earned at least 15 transferable university-level credits from an accredited English medium-sized institution.
You have earned a grade of C or better in a course equivalent to UW-Stout's English 101: Composition 1.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
72088 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: N/A
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