Health and Human Performance (M.S.)

Bulletin/Catalog Year 2017-2018

College of Behavioral and Health Sciences

Department of Health and Human Performance

Dr. Tim Leszczak
Graduate Coordinator, Associate Professor
Location: Dunn Center, Room 262
Phone: (931) 221-6112
Email: leszczakt@apsu.edu
Website: www.apsu.edu/hhp

Program Specific Admissions Requirements (GRE scores, Writing Sample, LORs):

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.5
Bachelor’s degree, conferred in any field, from a regionally accredited institution
*Minimum GRE revised General Test scores of: Verbal-140, Quantitative-140, and Analytical Writing-2.5
Receipt of admission from the Health and Human Performance department selection committee

*Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or greater or with a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution may submit an Entrance Exam Waiver, for approval by the department, to waive the GRE requirement. This does not guarantee admission into the program. All documents will be evaluated before a decision is made.

Master of Science in Health and Human performance has three concentrations.

Performance Enhancement and Coaching
Public Health Education
Sport and Wellness Leadership

Total hours for all degree completion: 30

Required Common Core Courses

Required Core Total Hours 9

Performance Enhancement and Coaching

Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Coaching

This program will develop the skills necessary for students who are pursuing careers in life, business, and sport coaching. Students will experience different types of performance enhancement techniques, including strategies to improve mental toughness and emotional intelligence.

Required Major courses with credits

Required Major Total Hours 21

Special rules or conditions needed for graduation (written/oral exams, practicum, etc.)

Students must successfully pass an oral exam to graduate

Public Health Education Concentration

Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Public Health Education

This program will focus on developing the skills and competencies necessary to improve community health and promote wellness. Coursework includes research, statistics, foundations in health education, community organizing in public health, grant writing, and epidemiology to name a few. Ten courses are required to complete the program and are offered online. Students entering this field can expect to work in healthcare facilities, colleges, public health departments, nonprofits, or private businesses.

Required Major courses with credits

Required Major Total Hours 21

Special rules or conditions needed for graduation (written/oral exams, practicum, etc.)

Students must successfully pass an oral exam to graduate.

Sport And Wellness Leadership Concentration

Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Sport and Wellness Leadership

Coursework includes research, statistics, exercise science classes, leadership, and sport psychology to name a few. Ten courses are required to complete the program. Generally, students who are involved in coaching, personal training, physical education, wellness or athletic training are enrolled in this program.

Required Major courses with credits

Required Major Total Hours 21

Special rules or conditions needed for graduation (written/oral exams, practicum, etc.)

Students must successfully pass an oral exam to graduate.