Admission to this program requires completion of a fourth-year (Bachelors) degree in Exercise Science or a closely-related field. The graduate concentration in Human Performance is designed to prepare students for advanced study in exercise physiology and future employment in strength and conditioning, adult fitness, and wellness and corporate fitness. Special attention is also given to the knowledge and skills necessary for certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and American College Sports Medicine certifications (e.g., Personal Trainer, Health/Fitness Specialist). The Human Performance program prepares graduates for interaction with both healthy populations and populations that are affected by chronic diseases (e.g., CVD, diabetes) and the functional changes that occur during exercise with these populations. This program is completely online and does not lead to teacher certification.

Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission. Non-refundable $35 application processing fee. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities with degrees posted. (Students who have previously attended JSU do not need to request a transcript from the university.) Three Graduate Reference Forms completed by individuals who can provide qualitative assessment of the applicant’s potential for success in graduate coursework. Reference forms will be submitted electronically. Instructions for submission will be sent through email to the applicant upon submission of the online graduate application. Official scores for the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) will be required if the undergraduate degree posted GPA is below 2.75. International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.