HHP | Master of Science: Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science)
Take your education and training to the next level with Master of Science in Health and Human Performance, and focus your degree program with a concentration in Exercise Science, Sport Administration or Movement and Sport Studies. In-depth instruction and hands-on experience make this a strong program for professionals seeking to further develop their career potential.
The program consists of a 17-hour core curriculum common to all Master of Science graduate students, plus an additional 15-hour accumulated from selected electives. You can choose a thesis option in any of the concentration areas with six hours of thesis becoming part of the 15 hour requirement. All students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to graduation.
Concentration in Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Theory Core | ||
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 820 | Concepts and Objectives of Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 835 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| HHP 850 | Physiological Analysis of Motor Activity | 3 |
| Concentration Core Courses | ||
| HHP 650G | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HHP 845 | Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHP 847 | Advanced Instrumentation in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Select one course from the following: | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
Approved Electives/Internship and Graduate Project 1 | ||
| Masters Degree Comprehensive Examination/Assessment | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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A maximum of three hours of internship may be applied to program of study.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 850 | Physiological Analysis of Motor Activity | 3 |
| HHP 835 | Motor Learning | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 820 | Concepts and Objectives of Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 650G | Biomechanics | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHP 845 | Advanced Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHP 847 | Advanced Instrumentation in Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one combination from the following: | 6 | |
| HHP 899/875 | Thesis | 6 |
| Approved Electives/Internship and Graduate Project | ||
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Admission Criteria
- Acceptance to the Graduate School at Fort Hays State University:
- An undergraduate degree in field or a related field; or completion of a minimum of 18 undergraduate credit hours in health and human performance, exclusive of service courses;
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree; or
- A 2.50-2.99 grade point average for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree and a minimum score of 148 on both the Verbal and Quantitative components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a minimum score of 396 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT);
- Three letters of recommendation.