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Program Advisors: Johnson-Krug, Nustad
The new Master of Science degree in Human Performance, with concentrations in Sports and Physical Education Administration, Movement and Performance and Exercise Physiology has been established. Two out of three concentrations in Sports and Physical Education Administration and Movement and Performance are scheduled to begin fall 2012, and Exercise Physiology will begin within the following year. The Sports and Physical Education Administration concentration is offered as an online program, targeting professionals interested in becoming athletic and sports directors or enhancing their physical education degree to include administration. Movement and Performance is a traditional program for people interested in sports enhancement and kinesiology related fields. Exercise Physiology will be delivered via a blended model (traditional and distance), and would have a clinical focus in exercise for clinical populations (I.e. cardiac, bariatric, diabetic, cancer, arthritis, etc.).
Mission
The University of Mary Master of Science degree program in Human Performance exists to develop experts in human performance who will be servant leaders for their constituents.
Vision
The University of Mary Master of Science degree program in Human Performance will become the premier university program in development of human performance experts in this region and beyond.
Program Formats
The Exercise Physiology program is offered in a blended format:
The Movement and Performance program is offered in a traditional format.
The Sport and Physical Education Administration program is offered in an online format.
Distinctive Features
• Comprehensive curriculum founded in specialty standards.
• Servant leadership, evidence based practice and practical frame student experiences.
• Small class size facilitates collaborative learning.
• The University of Mary philosophy of a student centered learning environment.
• GRE not required.
Graduate Degree Requirements
To achieve the master’s degree, the student must complete the selected course of study.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 during all of the semesters as a graduate student in the Human Performance Master’s.
Application/Admission Requirement
Submit an application form, apply to the University of Mary, send a letter of intent, official transcripts from all undergraduate Universities/Colleges, and three letters of recommendation to the Program Director.
Human Performance Program Outcomes
• Achieve advanced levels of knowledge and skills in human performance
•Incorporate research methodology in human performance.
•Develop human performance practices that benefit communities and society.
Courses for Each Concentration
Movement and Performance Pre-requisites for Acceptance into the Movement and Performance Concentration:
•Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field
•Undergraduate GPA 3.0 minimum
Fall Semester
EDU 551Critique and Design of Research
HPS 501Foundations and Concepts in Human Performance
EDU 531Ethics in Education and Human Performance
HPM 670Kinesiology
Spring Semester
EDU 565Statistics
EDU 567Diversity in Cultural and Human Relations
HPS 505Psychology of Human Performance
HPM 600Internship
Fall Semester
HPM 635Motor Learning
EDU 560Sports Compliance
or HPS 617or Human Performance Nutrition
HPM 700Capstone Internship/Project
or HPM 703or Thesis
Spring Semester
HPM 660 Biomechanics
EDU 543 Coaching Today's Athlete
or HPS 602 Strength and Conditioning
HPM 702 Capstone Project
or HPM 704 Thesis
Sports and Physical Education Administration Pre-requisites for Acceptance into the Sports and Physical Education Administration Concentration:
•Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field
•Undergraduate GPA 2.5 minimum
Required Courses
EDU 531Ethics in Education and Human Performance
EDU 551Critique and Design of Research
EDU 565Statistics
EDU 567Diversity in Cultural and Human Relations
EDU 600Internship
EDU 602Administration of PE
EDU 603 Assessment and Planning in PE and Sports
HPS 501Foundations and Concepts in Human Performance
HPS 505Psychology of Human Performance
HPM 600Internship
Choose Two Courses
EDU 527Management Theory and Personnel
EDU 632School Law
EDU 642Public Relations (Elective)
Electives: Choose Two Courses
EDU 543Coaching Today’s Athlete
EDU 560Sports Compliance
HPS 603Strength and Conditioning
HPS 617Human Performance Nutrition
Capstone Options
EDU 700Research Seminar I
EDU 701Research Seminar II
EDU 704Research Presentation
or
EDU 705Portfolio Preparation
EDU 706Portfolio Presentation
Exercise Physiology Concentration Coming Fall of 2013