Performance Enhancement And Injury Prevention Masters Online

Get the right training to be a top sport performance coach.

Today's athletes want to achieve peak performance to compete and win, while avoiding injury. To be a top coach for athletes and other physically active people, choose our innovative degree concentration in performance enhancement and injury prevention in the online Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania.

Cal U's exercise science and health promotion program is nationally ranked and recognized as a leader in offering high-quality education at a historic state university.

A degree that fits your career - and life.

This 100% online master's degree concentration is designed for:

Health/fitness professionals, personal trainers, coaches.
Educators.
Military professionals.
Others who want to learn about performance enhancement and fitness training program design.

Master's degree courses focus on the latest research and issues in sports performance training and injury prevention, and prepare you for the National Academy of Sports Medicine exam for Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) certification.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT AND INJURY PREVENTION

Fast track: With Cal U's 100% online master's degree program, complete the 36 credit-hour performance enhancement and injury prevention program in 12 consecutive months full time or 17 months attending part time.

Customize Your Program: Personalize your exercise science degree by selecting areas of focus that advance your career. Choose the performance enhancement and injury prevention concentration alone for a 36-credit degree, or combine it with one of these programs to create a 48-credit dual concentration. Certificate programs also are available in these areas:

NASM PES: Performance enhancement certification signals your expertise in training athletes to improve flexibility, speed, agility and performance. PES-certified trainers are equipped to apply the science of human movement to build top athletic performance.

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Complete Cal U's master's degree in Exercise Science faster (in 12 months) than most other full-time graduate programs (18 or 24 months).

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Cal U is the first academic partner of the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Degree Benefits

Our 100% online exercise science and health promotion master's degree enables you to:

Earn a graduate degree - and certification.
Fit classes into your busy work/life schedule.
Network with other professionals.

Graduate Outcomes

Employers choose Cal U quality: Exercise science and health promotion graduates are in top demand throughout professional sports, the fitness industry, university athletics, corporate settings and more.

Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Concentration - Online Master's Degree

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Dual Options

Cal U offers dual concentration options. Combine your study of performance enhancement and injury prevention with one of these disciplines: applied sport science, group fitness leadership, nutrition, rehabilitation science, sport psychology or wellness coaching. Dual concentrations can be completed in as little as 18 months of full-time study.

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Global Interest

Cal U's exercise science degree program attracts students from every state and more than 20 countries. Full-time military personnel also enroll in Cal U's 100% online degree program and receive our military tuition discount to support their educational goals.

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Top Faculty

Four Cal U exercise science faculty members - Dr. William Biddington, Dr. Barry McGlumphy, Dr. Linda Meyer and Professor Julie Ramsey-Emrhein - are in the Hall of Fame for the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society.

Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Concentration - Online Master's Degree Courses

Students who already have earned their bachelor's degree can develop more intensive knowledge and skills with a 36-credit master's degree in the specialized areas of exercise science, fitness, health and wellness.

Example Courses

Advanced Topics in SAQ and Endurance Training
Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity
Essentials of Human Movement Science
Industrial, Clinical, and Corporate Wellness
Corrective Exercise in Rehabilitation
Business and Entrepreneurship in the Fitness Industry
Nutrition for Peak Performance
Leadership and Professional Development
Corrective Exercise Program Design
Research in Rehabilitation

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements (Regular)

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.50 or higher (Students with a GPA below 2.50 may apply for conditional admission)
Official transcripts from an accredited undergraduate institution
International Global Online Applicants

Conditional Admission Requirements

Conditional Admission may be granted with the following modifications of the Regular Admissions Requirements. Those admitted conditionally based on missing document/s have up to a maximum of two semesters to satisfy these requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a GPA under 2.50 will be reviewed for a decision
Unofficial transcripts
Resume may be requested
Two professional references may be requested
Two professional letters of recommendation may be requested
An interview by the program coordinator may be requested to determine potential for success in the program.

How to Apply:

Complete the Graduate School Application
Submit the nonrefundable $25 Application Fee
Mail official transcript to:

School of Graduate Studies and Research
California University of Pennsylvania
Box 91
250 University Ave.
California, PA 15419

Submit unofficial transcripts and other documents by mail (using the address above), email (gradschool@calu.edu) or fax (724-938-5712)

For additional information:
Email: calugo@calu.edu
Phone: 1.866.595.6348

Exercise Science and Health Promotion (M.S.)

Concentrations

Select a single concentration as the focus of your degree or add a second approved area of focus to create a dual concentration. Post-bachelor’s certificates are available in these areas as well.