Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Curriculum
This innovative track is designed for the health/fitness professional, personal trainer, educator, military professional, coach and others who want to learn about performance and fitness training program design for athletes and other physically active people. Research and current issues in sport performance training and injury prevention will be a focus of the courses. Students enrolled in this track are prepared to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) certification.
If you have additional questions about the program, please email us directly at sportperform@calu.edu
Get a description of each of Cal U's Performance Enhancement & Injury Prevention courses from our Course Catalog.
Course Sequence:
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree.
Core Courses18 Credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRF 705 | Industrial, Clinical and Corporate Wellness | 3 |
| PRF 715 | Business and Entrepreneurship in the Fitness Industry | 3 |
| PRF 720 | Essentials of Human Movement Science | 3 |
| PRF 760 | Leadership and Professional Development | 3 |
| PRF 765 | Nutrition for Peak Performance | 3 |
| PRF 770 | Exercise Physiology: Assessment and Exercise Prescription | 3 |
Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Track12 Credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRF 810 | Research in Performance Enhancement | 3 |
| PRF 710 | Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PRF 750 | Performance Enhancement Program Design | 3 |
| PRF 780 | Current Topics in Performance Enhancement | 3 |
