Students that complete the MS in Strength and Human Performance may be eligible for the following certifications:

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certifications:
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT)
• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP)
• ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor (ACSM-GEI)
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
• ACSM Exercise is Medicine Credential
• ACSM/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer (CET)
• ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT)
• ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certifications:
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS)
• NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Strength and Human Performance students must complete a total of 30 graduate semester credit hours of coursework. No elective courses are offered in this program.

Graduation Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Science in Strength and Human Performance, students at Parker University must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete 30-36 credit hours of graduate study (24 credits must be earned at Parker University)
• Complete the course of study required for the Master of Science in Exercise Science and Human Performance with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale
• Complete the degree requirements with no more than two courses with a grade of “C.”
• Complete all of the Master of Science in Exercise Science and Human Performance degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean.