The Physical Education, Human Performance and Health Fitness Concentration, MS program is designed for individuals with an undergraduate major in physical education, or its equivalent, who wish to pursue new career directions related to the field in community-based organizations, such as business, industry, agencies, hospitals and educational settings or who wish to enhance their undergraduate preparation through advanced study.
This concentration is designed to prepare individuals for clinical and supervisory positions in human performance and health fitness. Graduates will obtain the background necessary to acquire advanced jobs in corporate fitness, YMCA, and cardiac rehabilitation settings.
Applicants who do not possess an adequate background in physical education and/or related areas will be required to make up course deficiencies. Such background course work will not be applied to the graduate program’s minimum credit requirements.