Human Performance & Wellness
Online Master's Emphasis
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Overview
The Human Performance and Wellness Emphasis prepares students possessing education, health, exercise science, or similar degrees for careers in education, community, and private settings. Candidates complete the required core of 15 (18 for thesis option) hours, 12 hours for the emphasis, and 5 hours of elective coursework, totaling a minimum of 32 hours. Candidates must also complete an internship for the Human Performance and Wellness Emphasis.
Cost
$374*
- Total per credit hour
32
- Credit hours
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Total tuition = $11,968*
*Cost per credit hour and total tuition is based on 2022-2023 academic year tuition rates , master's program option, and assuming all coursework is completed online in the 2022-2023 academic year. Cost per credit hour and total tuition will vary if studies span over one or more academic year.
Additional information
- About Emphasis
- Career Options
Options available for the degree include:
Thesis Option: This option is designed to prepare students for a doctoral program, for advanced professional careers, or for students wanting to complete an in-depth research experience.
Coursework Option: This option requires completion of coursework that demonstrates evidence of advanced coursework in an area of concentration. Departments will require evidence of competency through activities such as research papers, portfolios, practice, internships, comprehensive exams, or other individual work. Students should check with their major department for specific coursework requirements.
- Community Wellness Coordinator
- Rehabilitation Specialist
- Health Sciences Instructor
About Health, Human Performance, and Recreation Department
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) is located in the new Student Recreation Center. The HHPR faculty possess a wide array of specializations. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Exercise Science, Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management, and Physical Education, seven minors and certificates in Dance, Coaching, and Hospitality Management, as well as a graduate program in HHPR. Within each of the degree programs, there are emphases/concentration areas from which students select the professional paths that best fit their needs.
Learn more about our program objectives.
HHPR Launches Holiday Hustle Fitness Challenge (November 28 - December 5)
This challenge is open to all PSU faculty and students to promote health and wellness as we move into the holiday season. Choose ANY piece of cardio equipment at the PSU Student Rec Center, get a great workout in, take a picture of the date, and minutes exercised (on the machine), and submit! You may participate as an individual or as a coed team of up to 3! The top 3 individuals and top 3 teams will win special awards courtesy of the HHPR Department.