Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Health and Kinesiology - Physical Activity in Health Promotion in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
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Omaha United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K) offers graduate programs designed to equip students for professional paths in health sciences, physical education, exercise physiology, sports medicine, and movement studies. Our evidence-based curriculum cultivates lifelong scholars capable of assuming leadership positions as instructors, professionals, and investigators.
Those enrolled in the Health Promotion through Physical Activity program acquire expertise in implementing effective strategies to promote exercise across diverse environments and demographic groups. The program also teaches proper evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of physical activity initiatives.
The Health Promotion through Physical Activity specialization strongly focuses on applying academic knowledge through extensive hands-on training and career development opportunities. Degree candidates can engage directly with local organizations while pursuing their graduate studies.
This concentration in Health Promotion through Physical Activity readies students for:
Doctoral research assistantships in allied disciplines
Corporate wellness coordination, exercise program administration, weight control initiatives, and youth obesity prevention projects
Various health and fitness programs in settings including:
K-12 schools and universities, YMCA/YWCA facilities, Fitness centers, Medical wellness programs
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required for unconditional admission.
Students with a 2.70-2.99 cumulative GPA may apply and be admitted provisionally. Provisional admission typically means that the admitted student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and earn ''B'' or higher on all courses during the first 12 hours of graduate coursework.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105 in order to be considered a strong candidate for admission.
Students with a 2.70-2.99 cumulative GPA may apply and be admitted provisionally. Provisional admission typically means that the admitted student must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and earn ''B'' or higher on all courses during the first 12 hours of graduate coursework.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105 in order to be considered a strong candidate for admission.
Tuition
USD
16,860