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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Human Medicine Health Sciences View 2293 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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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 Fee
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International
27360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 760 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
15120 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 USD per credit during 12 months.
Graduate Non-Resident Regional Hagerstown 505 USD
Living costs for Salisbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.