Health and Human Performance, M.S.

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Requirements: 30 Credit Hours

The Master of Science in Health and Human Performance is comprised of 30 credit hours. All candidates complete eighteen (18) hours in core of courses, six (6) hours in a concentration, and six (6) hours in elective courses. The Master of Science in Health and Human Performance requires the following:

Core Courses: 18 Credit Hours

HHP 530 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 531 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 532 - Applied Nutrition Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 533 - Health and Fitness Psychology Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 534 - Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 535 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit(s): 3 hours

Emphasis: 6 Credit Hours

HHP 536 - Foundations of Physical Activity in Health Promotion Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 630 - Health Promotion through Physical Activity Credit(s): 3 hours

Elective courses: Choose 6 Credit Hours

HHP 537 - Coaching and Fitness Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 631 - Advanced Coaching and Fitness Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 632 - Current Issues in Health Promotion Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 633 - Current Issues in Coaching and Fitness Leadership Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 634 - Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 635 - Youth Health and Fitness Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 636 - Plant Based Nutrition Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 637 - Applied Sports Medicine Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 638 - Administrative and Management Strategies Credit(s): 3 hours
HHP 639 - Special Topics Credit(s): 3 hours