Overview

There is a sequenced Health and Human Performance curriculum that provides opportunities for scholarly investigation in professionally relevant areas and a capstone experience that provides the application of administrative topics across specialization areas. A thesis option or a significant project in a relevant professional setting is also available for a more in-depth research experience.

Candidates for the Georgia College - Master of Science in Health and Human Performance may pursue the Coaching and Athletic Performance or Health Promotion programs while remaining in a professional employment position.

Once finished with the program, graduates utilize their newly acquired knowledge and skills to improve job performance and to improve the quality of services to clients. Candidates may also pursue advanced study following an undergraduate program or choose to leave a job to engage in full-time study at GC.

These individuals are often looking to make a career change or to seek a new position commensurate with a master’s degree.

Concentration

The M.S. in HHP: Health Promotion is appropriate for students from a variety of majors including, but not limited to

exercise science,

athletic training,

community health,

health promotion,

physical education

or nursing.

The health promotion program is designed to assist students who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills as a health educator working in the areas of primary and secondary prevention of chronic and acute diseases and disorders and in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

Coursework includes the core (nine hours) and health promotion specialization courses (27 hours.) Part-time enrollment is accommodated. The Health Promotion concentration is 36 hours and is completely online.

Coaching and Athletic Performance

The M.S. in HHP: Coaching and Athletic Performance prepares physical education teachers, sport coaches, athletic trainers, and health and fitness professionals motivated by career advancement in coaching or in improving the performance of current teams through the design and delivery of performance enhancement programs.

Students will focus on social and psychological variables that impact coaching and performance and apply theoretical foundations to professional practice. Coursework (30hrs) can be started any term and students complete one of two synthesis options: thesis or project. Part-time enrollment is accommodated.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Athletic Performance and Conditioning for Coaches
Injury Prevention and Risk Management
Research Methods & Statistics in Health Sciences
Physiology of Sports Performance
Current Issues in Coaching
Design and Implementation of Athletic Performance Programs
Sports Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 155 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum upper-level undergraduate GPA of 2.75
Completion of a 3-hr statistics course (equivalent to GC MATH 1401 or higher) with a grade of C or higher
Completion of Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II or equivalent
Cover Letter/Letter of Application - State why you have chosen the program, how your background has prepared you for the program, and how the program fits with your career goals.
Professional Resume - Include education; honors, achievements, and awards; observation and/or internship experiences; volunteer experience; professional memberships; certifications; military services; and work history.
References - Provide the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses for three references, one of whom must be academic (either faculty or advisor).

Tuition Fee

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International

7281 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7281 USD per year during 18 months.
National

7281 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7281 USD per year during 18 months.
In-State

7281 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7281 USD per year during 18 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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