Free Online Health and Fitness Courses from Top Universities

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Health and fitness classes are made available for free from Open University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Individuals can choose from several courses that address topics like where to find information on living a healthy lifestyle and how the body handles strain and movement.
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Free Health and Fitness Courses

A few courses related to health and fitness are available free of charge from two prominent universities. These classes lecture on such topics as muscle and joint movement and how alcohol affects the body.

Open University

The OpenLearn platfrom from this school provides two free health and fitness courses. Individuals can take a class that explores alcohol and its short- and long-term effects on human health. Another course teaches students how to find lifestyle- and health-related information on the Web. Topics covered in this class include bookmarking, RSS feeds, online resources, bibliographic databases and full text electronic journals.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Aspiring heath and fitness experts or those who want to learn about the field for personal enjoyment can sign up for a free course through the university's OpenCourseWare. The class deals with the feeling of strain or movement in joints, tendons and muscles, and includes lecture notes and activities.

Free Online Health and Fitness Courses at a Glance

Course & School Program Level Format Assignments Quizzes & Exams Downloadable
Alcohol and Human Health course from Open University Undergraduate Text No Yes Yes
Finding Information in Health and Lifestyle course from Open University Undergraduate Text Yes No Yes
Physical Intelligence course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Undergraduate Text Yes No Yes

Popular Schools

  • Online Programs Available
    1. Purdue Global

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • Doctor of Health Sciences
      • Doctor of Health Sciences
    Bachelor's
      • BS in Business Administration - Sport Entertainment Management
      • BS in Organizational Management - Sport Entertainment Management
      • Bachelor: Health and Wellness
    Associate's
      • AAS in Business Administration - Sport Entertainment Management
      • AASBA in Health Club Operations
      • Associate of Science in Health Science
      • Associate of Science in Health SciencePreprofessional
  • Campus and Online Programs
    2. Full Sail University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Sportscasting Bachelors - Online
      • B.S. - Sports Marketing and Media
  • Online Programs Available
    3. Grand Canyon University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Trauma
      • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
  • Online Programs Available
    4. Keiser University

    Program Options

    Bachelor's
      • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
    Associate's
      • Associate of Sciences - Medical Assistant
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    University of Florida

  • Western Governors University

  • Online Programs Available
    7. Liberty University

    Program Options

    Certificate
      • GRAD CERT: Sport Management
      • GRAD CERT: Outdoor Adventure Sport
      • CERT: Health Sciences
  • Online Programs Available
    8. National University

    Program Options

    Doctorate
      • EdD - Sport and Athletic Management
      • PhD - Sport and Athletic Management
      • PhD - Social Policy and Behavioral Health Administration
    Master's
      • MEd - Sport and Athletic Management
      • MEd - Athletic Coaching
      • MEd - Corporate Wellness
      • Master of Science in Sport Psychology
    Certificate
      • EdS - Sport and Athletic Management

Featured Schools

The schools and programs listed below are popular educational options, and tuition varies based on program and location

Purdue Global

  • Doctor of Health Sciences
  • BS in Business Administration - Sport Entertainment Management
  • AAS in Business Administration - Sport Entertainment Management

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Full Sail University

  • Sportscasting Bachelors - Online
  • B.S. - Sports Marketing and Media

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Grand Canyon University

  • Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Trauma
  • B.S. in Behavioral Health Science with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders

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Keiser University

  • Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
  • Associate of Sciences - Medical Assistant

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Liberty University

  • GRAD CERT: Sport Management
  • GRAD CERT: Outdoor Adventure Sport
  • CERT: Health Sciences

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National University

  • EdD - Sport and Athletic Management
  • MEd - Sport and Athletic Management
  • EdS - Sport and Athletic Management

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