Overview

Why Choose the M.S. in Health and Human Performance Program at SU?

Consistent with this objective, the Applied Health Physiology program from Salisbury University fosters a strong commitment for every student to earn an appropriate professional credential. Students may choose from a credentialing focus within:

Clinical physiology (American College of Sports Medicine)
Fitness and wellness (American College of Sports Medicine)
Strength and conditioning (National Strength and Conditioning Association)

Additionally, every student participates in at least 400 hours of supervised internship in varied practice areas, such as:

Hospital cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation departments
Strength and conditioning (university or private)
Corporate/community wellness
Research laboratories (university or industry)

The Health and Human Performance program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Applied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) within the exercise physiologist domain. In addition, our program has been awarded recognition as a graduate studies program by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Together, these distinctions represent our faculty’s commitment to academic quality and dedication to the profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Performance: Theory and Practice

Exercise and Strength Training for Rehabilitation

Muscle Physiology

Applied Strength and Conditioning

Exercise Metabolism and Muscle Physiology

Performance Psychophysiology

Comprehensive Weight Management

Essentials of Pharmacology

Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Special Populations Interventions

Applied Physiology

Applied Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Advanced Strength and Conditioning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salisbury, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be considered.
Completion of an application for graduate studies.
Payment of the application fee.
Submission of official transcript(s) from all colleges/ universities attended.
Two academic letters of recommendation.
One-page personal letter stating career goals(s).
For international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Contact program for further information.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28980 USD / year

≈ 28980 USD / year
Out-of-State

28980 USD / year

≈ 28980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16020 USD / year

≈ 16020 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Residents (Regional Hagerstown) $535

Living costs

Salisbury

United States

1300 - 2201 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Choose the M.S. in Health and Human Performance Program at SU?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Salisbury

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