Health and fitness focuses on how muscles and other bodily systems work, develop, and interact. The health and fitness program at WSU includes studies in exercise science, anatomy, motor learning, motor control, sport psychology, motor development, health and wellness, and biomechanics. Additionally, health and fitness is the teaching certification endorsement area for those who want to teach wellness and recreational activity (formerly known as physical education) or to coach sport teams.

Careers in health and fitness include teaching or coaching at schools or other programs for youth. Rising obesity rates among young people make this career path more important than ever. Visit the state of Washington public education website for more information on career availability and teacher requirements. More about the Health and fitness teacher certification endorsement at WSU.