Human Performance (Physical Education), M.S.

Master of Science: Human Performance

Course requirements for the Master of Science degree in Human Performance include a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate work plus any undergraduate courses deemed necessary of thirty-six (36) semester hours of graduate work plus any undergraduate courses deemed necessary to correct deficiencies in the student’s background. This degree program is designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles as physical educators or exercise specialists. This degree program prepares students for advanced graduate work or careers in the following emphasis areas: exercise science or physical education. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

These degree program emphases provide concentrations of graduate level courses which are designed to facilitate preparation for attainment of professional certifications in human performance fields. These include: American College of Sports Medicine certifications (clinical exercise specialist and health fitness specialist); National Strength and Conditioning Association certifications (strength and conditioning specialists), and state of Mississippi AA teacher licensure for physical education.

Requirements for Human Performance: Physical Education Emphasis

Career Opportunities

Students wishing to pursue careers in the instruction of movement and fitness activities in school and nonschool settings should pursue this emphasis within the degree program.

Special Program Requirements

Students seeking Mississippi AA teacher licensure must presently have an A Mississippi standard teacher licensure and must select this emphasis within the human performance degree. This master’s degree program is available fully online via Internet.

Comprehensive Exam

A comprehensive exam is required for all master’s students and must be passed before proceeding to graduation. A 3.0 GPA is required for graduation.

Course Requirements (36-hour minimum)

• HPR 603 - Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education 3 hrs.
• HPR 604 - Advanced Motor Development 3 hrs.
• HPR 606 - Motor Learning 3 hrs.
• HPR 623 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education 3 hrs.
• HPR 625 - Program Design in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• HPR 644 - Foundations and Trends in Human Performance and Recreation 3 hrs.
• HPR 645 - Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• HPR 677 - Legal Aspects of Sport 3 hrs.
• HPR 680 - Research Techniques I 3 hrs.
• HPR 681 - Research Techniques II 3 hrs.
• HPR 684 - Sport Skill Analysis 3 hrs.