Pursuit of Excellence Award
Accepting Applications Now! Deadline to apply is November 10, 2011.
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NASM is proud to support the development and professionalization of the health, fitness, performance and sports medicine industry through its higher education initiatives. The ability to deliver quality, innovative, online education programs has been a long-term goal for NASM. Through our collaborative partnership with California University of Pennsylvania, NASM offers the Pursuit of Excellence Award. Award winners of this one-of-a-kind award receive full tuition funding (valued at over $15,000) to be applied toward a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania – in one of four specific tracks:
- Wellness and Fitness
- Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation Science
- Sports Psychology
Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness. NASM and CalU are proud to offer the Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award. The award will be presented by NASM to coincide with CalU’s January enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must have completed a bachelor degree.
- Applicant must have a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 maximum) for ALL undergraduate and graduate courses to date.
- Applicant must plan to enroll in a master’s degree program track at California University of Pennsylvania (award recipient will not be required to live in Pennsylvania – Program is 100% online).
- Applicant must confirm his/her intent to pursue a career in the health & fitness industry as his/her primary means of livelihood.
Why you should apply:
"The collaborative effort between NASM and CalU ensures that the challenges that face fitness and wellness professionals become less daunting and more inviting in terms of providing practical solutions. This award provides great opportunities in furthering my education and career.”—Dan Cordell, 2011 Recipient, Pursuit of Excellence Award