Mission Statement
The mission of the MS in Health and Human Performance with the Concentration in Exercise Science 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 or tactical athletes.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree directly from each accredited college or university and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended.
- Submission of three signed letters of recommendation. These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from associates in business, government, education, or military service.
- Submission of a resume detailing previous work experiences.
- A one-page letter describing why you are interested in the concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance.
A student may be granted provisional admission status whose academic preparation is just slightly below the standard admissions requirement. Provisionally admitted students complete 6 graduate semester hours in their first semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average will be classified as a regular degree-seeking student and allowed to continue in the program.
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 or tactical athletes.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree directly from each accredited college or university and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended.
- Submission of three signed letters of recommendation. These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from associates in business, government, education, or military service.
- Submission of a resume detailing previous work experiences.
- A one-page letter describing why you are interested in the concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance.
A student may be granted provisional admission status whose academic preparation is just slightly below the standard admissions requirement. Provisionally admitted students complete 6 graduate semester hours in their first semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average will be classified as a regular degree-seeking student and allowed to continue in the program.
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.
