Health and Human Performance (MS)
The Master of Science in Health and Human Performance is a full-time, residential program which follows a 14-month (36 credits), sequenced curriculum focused on improving access to and quality of health services provided to clients. This program is designed for students who wish to explore the interaction between sociocultural variables, resource availability, and programming strategies that promote health and wellness. Throughout their coursework, students will assess population needs and use targeted behavior coaching and health education principles to address chronic and acute conditions, enhance team and individual physical performance, and promote a healthy lifestyle. All students complete both a culminating thesis project on a professionally-relevant topic and a 2 credit hour (minimum) internship with a community partner. Upon program completion, students will be prepared to take the CHES (certified health education specialist) and CSCS (certified strength and condition specialist) exams. The M.S. in Health and Human Performance is appropriate for students from a variety of majors including, but not limited to: exercise science, athletic training, community and commercial recreation, community health or health promotion, applied health science, physical education, and sport administration.
Prerequisite Courses:
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab
• Kinesiology or Biomechanics
• Fitness Assessment, Exercise Prescription, Strength and Conditioning, or similar
• General Psychology, Anthropology, or Sociology
• Nutrition or Sport Nutrition
• Statistics
Recommended Courses:
The following courses are recommended, but not required for program admission:
• Introduction to health science, exercise science, athletic training, physical education, or similar
• Exercise physiology
• Health Policy and Law or similar
• Developmental or abnormal psychology
• Sport Psychology
• Health Promotion or similar
Master of Science Degree
Required Courses
| ATRG 5120 | Practical and Emergency Techniques in Athletic Training | 3 |
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| HSCS 5440 | Nutrition for Health Programming | 3 |
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| ATRG 5125 | Physical Assessment and the Patient Experience | 3 |
| ATRG 6402 | Organization and Administration of AT Programs | 3 |
| HSCS 5100 | Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 3 |
| HSCS 5301 | Implementation and Evaluation of Health Programming | 3 |
| HSCS 5302 | Pathology and Pharmacology | 4 |
| HSCS 5410 | Research Methodology in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSCS 5411 | Current and Emerging Issues in Health Policy, Economics, and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSCS 5420 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| HSCS 5421 | Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HSCS 5499 | Internship in Health Sciences | 1-6 |
| HSCS 6411 | Assessing Healthcare Quality | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
HSCS 5499 is a variable credit hour course. For the Nutrition concentration, at least 2 credit hours from
HSCS 5499 are required.
Optional Courses
Total Credit Hours: 36