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2025-2026 CGC Graduate Catalog

Health and Human Performance: Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance

https://www.citadel.edu/hhp/graduate-programs/ms_coaching_athletic_performance/

Dr. Bryan Terlizzi, Program Director
bterlizz@citadel.edu
(843) 953-1657

Mission Statement

The mission of the MS in Health and Human Performance with the Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance is to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and adaptable coaching practitioners capable of providing comprehensive athlete development services across a variety of athlete populations. These services include improving physical performance, enhancing recovery, and applying athlete performance monitoring techniques. Graduates from this concentration will be prepared to assume full-time assistant or head strength and conditioning roles, serving the needs of sport and tactical athletes.

Program Outcomes:

1. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will receive field experience related to their intended future career

2. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will understand, present and conduct research within their field of study.

3. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will demonstrate thorough understanding of core curriculum.

Program Requirements

The MS in Health and Human Performance: Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance consists of thirty (30) semester credit hours. Eighteen (18) of those credit hours come from core courses from health, exercise, and sport science. Additionally, twelve (12) credit hours are derived from courses specific to the Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance, or approved electives.

Prior to the capstone internship experience, the candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

  1. Apply for an experience that is approved by the Department of Health and Human Performance no less than 2-months prior to the start date.
  2. Gain any necessary clearance documentation required to be permitted at the internship site. Students are responsible for all fees associated with clearance documentation (background check, etc.).
  3. Obtain a current CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Graduate Requirements (Non-Credit Bearing)

  •      LDRS 500 - Principled Leadership Seminar  

  • Successful completion of approved certification exam through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA):

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

    • Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)

    • Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

  • Proof of current CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Course Requirements

Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Concentration Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 30