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Jul 17, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Fitness Coaching Minor
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The University of Pittsburgh Fitness Coaching 15 credit minor program focuses on exposure to the science and application of principles of coaching (i.e.teaching and instruction) in the areas around fitness and strength and conditioning. This minor may also be appealing to students pursuing careers in various allied health professions affiliated with the health-fitness industry. The Fitness Coaching minor will allow gainful opportunities to apply skills developed around fitness and strength and conditioning instruction and exercise coaching (i.e. individualized training) for fitness centers, performance centers, fitness studios, or recreational centers. The Fitness Coaching minor enables students, upon completion, to be eligible to sit for certification exam offered by professional agencies, such as American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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Admissions Requirements
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to declare the minor.
- Students must have a declared major at the University of Pittsburgh.
- There are no pre-requisite courses required for the minor.
Required Courses (9 credits)
Instructor Course (2 credits)
Choose one course from list below:
Elective Courses (4 credits)
Graduation Requirements
- Students must earn a C- or higher in a class for it to satisfy minor requirements.
- The minor GPA requirement to graduate is 2.0.
- No more than 50% of HHD/PEDC coursework that has been transferred from another institution may be applied to the minor.
- Completion of all course requirements
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