Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Program Mission

The Master of Science in Coaching and Fitness Leadership focuses on how to coach, teach, and influence individual or team performance by developing an ethical and effective leadership style. This program targets sport and performance professionals preparing to reach their goals by emphasizing practical application while offering strong academic content.

The Master of Science in Health and Human Performance focuses on understanding health and wellness at all levels. Particular attention to prevention and intervention through lifestyle choices and physical activity will address chronic health diseases, which are considered a global problem but controllable. This program targets health and fitness promotion professionals in preparing to implement strategies appropriate to diverse populations.

Program Vision

The purpose of the Health, Exercise and Sport Science Master programs at University of the Cumberlands is to serve recent baccalaureate graduates and individuals already working in the areas of health promotion, fitness, and coaching who wish to secure further training in and credentials for areas within health and performance.

Program Goals

This program seeks to:

Prepare candidates to analyze the role of lifestyle behaviors including physical activity on general health and chronic disease.
Prepare candidates to implement health and fitness assessment, intervention, and planning appropriate to diverse populations.
Prepare candidates to select and adapt ethical and effective leadership strategies in physical activity from fitness to competitive sport levels.
Prepare candidates for communication with and education of participants over programming, behavior changes, assessment procedures and results.

Programs

Master of Science

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is designed to accommodate both preprofessional students who wish to further their education and those already working in professional careers who aim to advance within their respective organization or agency. The M.S. develops individuals to be leaders in their fields of study.