Health & Wellness (BSSW)
Prepare for a career in health promotion and education
As a UD Health & Wellness major, you'll learn the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level career related to health promotion and health education. Courses also provide relevant prerequisites for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees.
You'll pursue an in-depth study in your area of concentration, choosing from one of two options:
- Community Health: For those who want to work to improve health at a population level. Career options include working with public health agencies, non-profit organizations, and schools.
- Health & Fitness: The intersection of understanding the business of taking care of our bodies. Students are prepared to be leaders in the booming wellness industry. Career options include working with fitness facilities (personal trainers & managers), corporate wellness programs, coaching, sales & marketing.
No matter which concentration you choose, you'll engage in a variety of activities to encourage both professional and personal growth. You'll complete practicums and internships connecting you to your future career. Hands-on learning varies by concentration and can include partnerships with local elementary schools, UD Campus Recreation, Dayton Athletics, and needs assessments with community partners.
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2
concentrations to choose from
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25-30
average class size
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99%
of students are employed, in grad school or in a full-time service program within six months of graduation
A High-Quality Education
Gain Skills for Your Future Career
Students receive innovative, hands-on experience from year one through community physical education programs, student-led organizations and research with faculty & peers. Students also work in groups to complete a capstone research project, allowing for original scholarly work. To assist with career exploration, students are exposed to a variety of professions and shadow professionals in the field. Students also take part in two mock interviews with representatives from a variety of organizations, including non-profit groups, hospital systems, collegiate athletic departments, and community recreation facilities.
Service Opportunities With Fellow Health and Wellness Students
Be a part of UD student organizations created especially for students in the UD Department of Health and Sport Science. Opportunities include leadership, service, shadowing professionals in the field, and participating in professional development programs.
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Where Will Our Programs Take You?
Graduates work in a variety of settings related to health and wellness such as coaching, personal training, public health, and more. See what recent Health & Sport Science grads have chosen to do in the Flyer First Destination Survey.
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Visit Campus
Interested in learning more about health & wellness? We'd love to meet with you. Schedule an academic appointment by contacting sehs_assistant_dean@udayton.edu. You can also choose to schedule a general campus tour and admission presentation.
Unique Lab Spaces
Four human-focused health labs allow students the opportunity engage in hands-on learning and research experiences. Facilities include a fitness assessment lab, human anatomy lab, human performance lab, and an integrative human physiology lab.
Student Research
Students work alongside faculty to conduct and publish research in respected journals. Students also participate in UD's annual Stander Symposium, a campus-wide event that allows students from all disciplines to showcase their intellectual accomplishments.
Study Abroad
Summer programs in locations such as Chile, Portugal and Spain offer opportunities to explore food & diet, sport and culture through the lens of health and sport science.
Student Organizations
Be a part of UD student organizations created especially for health and sport science majors. Opportunities include shadowing, leadership, service, and professional development.
Experiential Learning
Real-World Experience
Through practical learning opportunities like internships, co-ops, you can build your resume, gain practical experience and prepare for a successful career.
Next Steps
99%
of students are employed, in grad school or in a full-time service program within six months of graduation