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
Research Core
One of the following:
Extended Core
Recommended Electives
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
Thesis Option (Six credit hours)
Non-Thesis Option (Three credit hours)
HS 58100 (zero credit hours) is required for completion of major.