Elevate Your Career with a Master’s in Health and Human Performance from Pitt State

Elevate your career in health, wellness and sport with Pittsburg State University’s Master of Science in Health and Human Performance. This flexible online graduate degree prepares students for leadership roles in sport management, physical education and wellness promotion, providing the skills to enhance quality of life through movement, performance and recreation.

Students can tailor their studies through three areas of emphasis that align with their professional goals and interests:

  • Human Performance and Wellness: Focus on strategies that improve health, fitness and overall well-being across communities and organizations.
  • Physical Education: Develop advanced teaching, research and leadership skills for educators passionate about promoting lifelong physical activity.
  • Sport and Leisure Service Management: Pursue a path toward leadership in sport, event and recreation management, preparing graduates for roles in sports management master’s programs and related industries.

Explore Emphasis Areas in Health and Human Performance

Each emphasis within our Master of Science in Health, Human Performance and Recreation program allows you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. Whether you’re focused on advancing in education, promoting wellness or managing recreation and sport programs, Pitt State provides the specialized training to help you lead with confidence.

Pitt State's Health and Human Performance students can focus their study in one of several emphases:

  • The Human Performance and Wellness emphasis studies the science of health and fitness, preparing professionals to design, implement and evaluate wellness programs that improve quality of life across communities and workplaces.
  • The Physical Education emphasis builds advanced teaching and leadership skills for educators, focusing on effective instruction, curriculum development and research in physical activity and education.
  • The Sport and Leisure Service Management emphasis develops expertise in sport management, event planning, facility operations and recreation leadership, preparing graduates for roles in sports management master’s programs online or on campus.

No matter which emphasis you choose, our Health, Human Performance and Recreation program equips you with the knowledge and experience to inspire healthier lifestyles, strengthen communities and advance your career in a growing field.

Emphases Available

  • Sport and Leisure Service Management

    Advance your career in sport and leisure management with a master's emphasis. Gain specialized knowledge in areas such as event planning, facility management and marketing. Prepare for leadership roles in the industry and make a meaningful impact in promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity.

  • Physical Education

    Take your passion for physical education to the next level with a master's degree emphasizing advanced teaching methods, research and leadership skills.

  • Human Performance and Wellness

    Improve the health and well-being of your community and workplace with effective strategies and programs.

Your Future Is a Smart Investment

Pittsburg State University delivers real return on your graduate education – offering quality at a cost that respects your budget. With average in-state graduate tuition under $10,000 per year and out-of-state rates around $20,000, you access high-caliber programs without excessive debt. Our graduates consistently find employment within six months, with average salaries rising as their careers mature. Paired with robust financial aid and assistantships, Pitt State makes your investment in the future both practical and powerful.

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Pittsburg State University connects you directly with accomplished faculty and professionals who bring real-world experience into every classroom. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll benefit from personalized attention and mentorship that helps you apply what you learn to your career goals. Recognized for excellence, Pitt State is home to one of the top 15 MBA programs in the nation, as ranked by The Princeton Review, and award-winning technology programs. Through flexible course formats and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to lead in your field.

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Explore Emphasis Areas in Health and Human Performance

Each emphasis within our Master of Science in Health, Human Performance and Recreation program allows you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. Whether you’re focused on advancing in education, promoting wellness or managing recreation and sport programs, Pitt State provides the specialized training to help you lead with confidence.

Pitt State's Health and Human Performance students can focus their study in one of several emphases:

  • The Human Performance and Wellness emphasis studies the science of health and fitness, preparing professionals to design, implement and evaluate wellness programs that improve quality of life across communities and workplaces.
  • The Physical Education emphasis builds advanced teaching and leadership skills for educators, focusing on effective instruction, curriculum development and research in physical activity and education.
  • The Sport and Leisure Service Management emphasis develops expertise in sport management, event planning, facility operations and recreation leadership, preparing graduates for roles in sports management master’s programs online or on campus.

No matter which emphasis you choose, our Health, Human Performance and Recreation program equips you with the knowledge and experience to inspire healthier lifestyles, strengthen communities and advance your career in a growing field.

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Your Future Is a Smart Investment

Pittsburg State University delivers real return on your graduate education – offering quality at a cost that respects your budget. With average in-state graduate tuition under $10,000 per year and out-of-state rates around $20,000, you access high-caliber programs without excessive debt. Our graduates consistently find employment within six months, with average salaries rising as their careers mature. Paired with robust financial aid and assistantships, Pitt State makes your investment in the future both practical and powerful.

Learn More About Tuition and Costs

Learn from Industry Leaders

Pittsburg State University connects you directly with accomplished faculty and professionals who bring real-world experience into every classroom. With a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll benefit from personalized attention and mentorship that helps you apply what you learn to your career goals. Recognized for excellence, Pitt State is home to one of the top 15 MBA programs in the nation, as ranked by The Princeton Review, and award-winning technology programs. Through flexible course formats and hands-on learning, you’ll gain the expertise and confidence to lead in your field.

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