Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences

Overview

These issues are considered from several disciplinary perspectives, including:

• Biology
• Education
• Management
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Sociology

This multi-disciplinary approach enables graduates to conceptualize and analyze human movement holistically.

Flexible Curriculum

Academic programs are individually designed to meet the objectives and needs of students within a variety of emphasis areas. A typical program includes core classes in health, exercise, and sport sciences. Students also can supplement their programs with courses in biology, business, chemistry, education, pharmacy or psychology.

Research and Experiential Learning

Graduate students are also given opportunities for experiential learning and collaborative research. The Independent, Growth, Networking, Inquiry, Transferable Education (IGNITE) initiative provides applied experiences for HESP graduate students who have demonstrated subject-matter competency within their required and elective classes. IGNITE experiences can take the form of an industry internship, thesis or applied research opportunities.

Career Success

Graduates of the Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences master's program from University of the Pacific have obtained employment at local, regional and national organizations or obtain admission to top doctoral programs across the country.