Health, Physical Education and Recreation

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The HPER Graduate Program exists to provide post-baccalaureate study opportunities leading to a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The program provides two areas of emphasis: 1) sports science and 2) sports pedagogy. The sports science program is designed to prepare students for competencies in areas of cardiac, pulmonary and muscle physiology, clinical exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning. Research and clinical experience are coordinated through the Applied Physiology Laboratory. The sports pedagogy program is designed to provide students with opportunities to prepare for careers as athletic directors, in athletic administration, or to improve their knowledge and expertise as coaches and teachers in leadership positions. The goal of the program is to provide students with knowledge and experiences which will make them better professionals or which will prepare them for advanced study at the doctoral level.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science:
Option A – Athletic Training specialization, 44 credits
Option B – Athletic Training specialization, 44 credits
Option C

See Master’s Degrees and Options for descriptions of available options.

Core Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

General Requirements (Master’s Degree)

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

See Master’s Degree Requirements.