Whether you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or just a regularly scheduled babysitter, you know that children of every age require certain levels of diverse types of care to accommodate their specific and unique needs and interests. From elementary-aged children only concerned about being able to show off at kickball during recess to the teenager preparing to lead their high school football team to the championship, young lives can be changed for the better – all because of your next career choice.

Children are the future! And Parker University graduates can help ensure these futures are bright and healthy. Parker University’s Master of Science in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health and Performance program provides aspiring professionals with the educational edge they need to excel in such a critical, growing career field. It equips students with everything they need to evaluate, assess, and treat musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions in pediatric populations with techniques tailored to their unique needs. 

Growing Alongside Patients

Whether you are already a dedicated healthcare provider or a focused fitness professional, this program equips you with everything you need to advance your career while enhancing your support for pediatric patients and athletes. With a focus on pediatric development, biomechanics, tailored interventions, and nutrition, the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health and Performance online program equips Parker University students with the ability to address musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and chronic health concerns in young patients.

Parker University students are always encouraged to forge their own unique career paths within the Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health and Performance industry. Graduates may choose to pursue:

One-of-a-Kind Programs Only Found at Parker University

Did you know that Parker University is home to the only program in the U.S. dedicated to pediatric musculoskeletal health? This provides you with the unprecedented opportunity to specialize in an essential area of care that can sometimes be overlooked. Not only will you make a real difference in the day-to-day lives and physical health of young people, but you will also be pursuing a career that will always require more research and expertise. Do you love a challenge? Do you prefer to keep your schedule as far away from routine as possible? Then this program is perfect – and as one-of-a-kind as you are!

This is an interprofessional graduate degree designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and promote pediatric musculoskeletal health in various settings at the advanced mastery level. The program focuses on:

Tailored Care for Growing Bodies

Throughout your time at Parker University, you will learn life-changing, evidence-based techniques specifically designed for children and adolescents. From motor learning to pediatric nutrition and neurological assessment, this program prepares students to address the specific challenges presented by the young body. 

Pencil Parker In

Do you already work part-time? Or do you care for your own child full-time? Already juggling enough in your life? No problem! Students can study 100% online with this program, designed to fit any lifestyle or schedule. With SACSCOC accreditation, students earn this online MS degree with the credentials and confidence to succeed. 

In Pursuit of Something Bigger Than Yourself

Parker University students graduate ready to lead and make a lasting impact in growing fields. Your high level of pediatric patient care could be the reason a young person makes it to the National Football League or Olympics! Being able to help a young athlete take their game to the next level or recover from an athletic injury that prevents them from pursuing their dreams gives professionals a sense of accomplishment unlike any other.

If you are ready to help take young athletes from sitting injured on the sidelines to making the winning touchdown on the field, this could be your calling.

Learn more about all of Parker University’s prestigious programs here.