Master of Science [M.S] [Health Science] From Northwest Missouri State University

The courses and requirements in the program will allow students the opportunity to expand not only their knowledge, but also skills and competencies. Upon completion of the graduate program in Applied Health and Sport Sciences, students will possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrate knowledge in the area of physiology, personal training, exercise testing and prescription and intervention and behavior change strategies.
• Demonstrate skills for health screening, wellness assessments and risk stratification for potential diseases/conditions.
• Demonstrate research and inquiry competencies by completing the research core, by writing a research paper.
• Demonstrate professional and appropriate dispositions by completing a required field experience.
• Demonstrate advocacy and marketing skills by completing a required field experience.

Key Quality Indicators:

• Competence in discipline.
• Demonstrate applied health and sport sciences knowledge.
• Demonstrate applied health and sport sciences and wellness and/or wellness management skills.
• Demonstrate professional ethical behavior in the applied health and sport sciences and wellness profession.