Apply Today For The Winter 2010 Pursuit of Excellence in Health & Fitness Award
Deadline to submit application is November 2, 2009
Calabasas, Calif. (September 2, 2009)– The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in personal training certification and sports performance training, and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania (CalU), are now accepting applications for the Winter 2010 Pursuit of Excellence Award.
Through its collaborative partnership with CalU, NASM offers the Pursuit of Excellence Award in Health & Fitness. Two individuals will be selected as the recipients of this unique award and receive full tuition funding (valued at more than $15,000) to be applied toward a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at CalU in one of four internet-based tracks:
- Wellness and Fitness
- Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
- Rehabilitation Science
- Sports Psychology
“NASM is pleased to offer this great opportunity to two qualified recipients two times each year,” said Dr. Micheal Clark, NASM chief executive officer. “With the education recipients receive from CalU they will be equipped with all the tools needed to not only advance their own careers, but become leaders in the health and fitness industry.”
The award will coincide with CalU’s January 2010 enrollment.
Applications are now being accepted and are due November 2, 2009.
International candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested, but not eligible?
Take your health and fitness career to the next level with a convenient online Bachelor of Science Degree from CalU. You can now receive your Bachelor of Science in Wellness and Fitness completely online in less time than a traditional, campus-based program.
This program is designed for busy health and fitness professionals and will prepare students to work in wellness and fitness settings including fitness clubs, spas, corporate fitness, strength coaching, high school and collegiate athletics, and many other fitness and wellness settings.
Enrollment is limited, so if you are interested, contact bsfitness@calu and specify that you are interested in the Bachelor of Science in Sport Management: Wellness and Fitness track. Financial Aid is also available for undergraduate CalU students.
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About California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania (CalU), a comprehensive regional institution of higher education and a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a diverse caring and scholarly learning community dedicated to excellence in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional studies that is devoted to building character and careers, broadly defined. Founded in 1852, and now in its second 150 years of service, the University is committed above all to academic excellence and intellectual rigor in the context of personal and institutional integrity, civility and responsibility. For more information visit www.calu.edu.
About NASM
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited fitness Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations and Continuing Education courses. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professional enhance their career while empowering their clients to live healthier lives. To learn more, visit: www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).