Overview

All MPH students with a concentration in Physical Activity (online) at University of Maryland will complete six public health core courses, eight courses in the physical activity and related cognate area, a practical experience, and a capstone project.

The MPH in Physical Activity prepares students to identify the benefits of physical activity and the barriers to being active for diverse populations and how to apply this knowledge to promote wellness and health equity. Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice, health equity, policy advocacy, program evaluation, and social justice.

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Reducing chronic disease associated with physical inactivity
Developing more equitable access to physical activity for under-represented populations
Exploring the physical and mental health benefits of being active in nature
The built environment and its influence on our physical activity behavior
Integrating physical activity into health behavior interventions
Promoting healthy aging

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health Data Laboratory

Program and Policy Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

Public Health Ethics

Leadership, Teams, and Coalitions: Policy to Advocacy

Kinesiology in Public Health

Epidemiology of Physical Activity

Physical Activity Program Planning and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 152 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA

At least one undergraduate math course

Transcripts from all previous coursework

English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)

Statement of purpose and objectives including career and educational goals, professional experience, and public health areas of interest

Response to personal experiences question(s)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42255 USD / year

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Out-of-State

42255 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

19755 USD / year

≈ 19755 USD / year

Funding

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