Program Overview

Health and Human Performance

The University of Houston offers a comprehensive program in Health and Human Performance, encompassing various aspects of sport, health, and fitness.

Graduate Programs

The graduate programs in Health and Human Performance include:

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology
• Online Master of Science in Nutrition
• M.A. in Sport and Fitness Administration
• Master of Athletic Training
• Graduate Scholarships & Teaching Fellowships
• Graduate Counselor

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate programs in Health and Human Performance include:

• Exercise Science
• Sport Administration
• Fitness & Sports
• Nutrition
• Scholarships
• UH Dietetic Internship
• Academic Advising

M.A. in Sport and Fitness Administration

To obtain a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sport and Fitness Administration, students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours and successfully complete the Master of Arts Comprehensive Examination with a passing evaluation.

Curriculum

The program of study will be comprised of the following core areas and program area emphasis courses:

• Comprehensive Examination Content Courses (12 semester hours)
• Program Emphasis Courses (15 semester hours)
• Approved Electives (9 semester hours)

Comprehensive Examination Content Courses

• PEP 6305 - Measurement in Health and Physical Education
  • Course Description: This course explores research methods and measurement techniques in the context of sport, health, and fitness.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 6321 - Sport in Contemporary Society
  • Course Description: This course acquaints graduate students with diverse issues and concerns in contemporary sport and society.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7306 - Administrative Principles of Sports and Exercise Programs
  • Course Description: This course acquaints graduate students with theoretical principles, practical strategies, and research findings in sport and exercise program administration.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7307 - Implementing Legal Strategies in Sport and Fitness Programs
  • Course Description: This course focuses on legal issues in sport, including negligence, agency, intellectual property, and facility law.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours

Program Emphasis Courses

• PEP 6309 - Policies & Governance of Sport Organizations
  • Course Description: Examines the goals, structure, membership, policies, and practices of sport organizations.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 6322 - Sport Media & Public Relations
  • Course Description: Addresses media and public relations in sport, highlighting the importance of interdependent relationships between sport organizations, media, and audience.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 6355 - Promotional Strategies for Sport
  • Course Description: Develops skills and strategies used in sport promotion.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7328 - Developmental Aspects of Sport
  • Course Description: Concerned with creating and managing systems to optimize sport participation and athlete development.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 6397 - Sport Event Management
  • Course Description: Coming soon.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7308 - Sport Facility Administration
  • Course Description: Acquaints graduate students with roles and responsibilities in sport facility administration.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7309 - Sport Finance
  • Course Description: Introduces fundamental concepts and strategies in sport finance.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7326 - Intercollegiate Athletics and Higher Education
  • Course Description: Examines the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7327 - Diversity Issues in Sport and Fitness Administration
  • Course Description: Provides broad exposure to research on diversity issues in sport studies.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• PEP 7393 - Internship & Practicum
  • Course Description: Part or full-time experience in educational situations under faculty and field representative direction and supervision.
  • Credit Hours: 3 credit hours

Approved Electives

Courses not taken above may also be used to satisfy elective requirements, including:

• FIN 6387 - Managerial Analysis
• HRMA 6355 - Event Administration
• MANA 6332 - Organizational Behavior
• MANA 7332 - Effective Negotiating
• MARK 6361 - Marketing Administration
• MANA 7336 Human Resource Management
• MANA 7338 Org Power Politics & Culture
• MANA 7339 Leadership Development
• MANA 7356 Diversity Management
• COMM 7397 Social Media and Change
• COMM 6309 Propaganda
• COMM 6371 Public Relations Theory
• COMM 7397 Current Issues in Advertising

Please see an advisor for more information on elective selection.