Health Sciences, MS Fitness and Wellness Specialization

33 credit hours

The graduate curriculum for the health sciences program with the fitness and wellness specialization provides you with a strong scientific basis for seeking advanced degrees in wellness, therapeutic recreation and various allied health professions as well as those seeking practical skills for employment in the health and fitness industry.

The curriculum is designed to provide you with an advanced combination of courses from areas related to public health, exercise physiology, fitness, nutrition, recreation, health promotion and business management.

Requirements

Major Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

HS 54000Research Methods

3

Statistical Analysis Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HS 54200Statistical Analysis

3

IPC 54200Statistical Analysis

3

Extended Core Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HS 53700Health and Well-being in Society

3

HS 53800Employee Wellness Programming

3

Elective Coursework

Thesis Route: 15 credit hours

Non-Thesis Route: 18 credit hours

Suggested electives based on chosen specialty area:

Coaching: HS, PE, REC cross-listed

Fitness and Wellness Management: ENTR, HRM, HS, MGMT, NPA

Health Behavior Management: EDU, HS, IPC, 

Health Education: EDU, HS, IPC, PHS cross-listed

Sports and Recreation Administration: HS, NPA, SPMGT

Strength and Conditioning: EXS cross-listed, HS

Therapeutic Recreation: EDU, HS, IPC

Additional electives with faculty advisor approval.

Culminating Experience Coursework

Thesis Option Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

HS 65000Thesis

1-6

Non-Thesis Option Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HS 54100Internships

3-6

HS 55100Independent Study

1-6

Note: If a student selects HS 55100 as their Culminating Experience, they cannot also take it for additional elective credit.

Comprehensive Exam Coursework

Zero credit hour course required for completion of major.

HS 58100Comprehensive Examination

0