The NAU Fitness Wellness program is proudly accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences<\/a> (CoAES) to ensure students are adequately prepared to become exercise professionals. This credential demonstrates to employers that graduates of the NAU Fitness Wellness program have successfully completed a nationally recognized rigorous curriculum.<\/p>\n

Accreditation by the CoAES requires NAU Fitness Wellness faculty to gather data on key program outcomes to ensure that students are well-prepared to enter the competitive job market. In the most recent academic year, 2025-2026<\/strong>, of the 96<\/strong> students who took the American College of Sports Medicine Exam, 64<\/strong> passed. This is a 66.7%<\/strong> pass rate, with the average score of 582<\/strong> (550 is a passing score). Over the past 5 years, 370<\/strong> students sat for this exam, with 230 passing (a 62.2% pass rate). Additionally, in an anonymous survey of graduating seniors 100% of respondents (75\/75) indicated satisfaction with the Fitness Wellness degree program. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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