The Graduate School

Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, M.S.

The graduate programs in the Department of Health, Leisure, & Exercise Science prepare qualified professionals to obtain graduate degrees (M.S.) with specialization in Exercise Science or Physical Education.

Specializations

Exercise Science

Exercise Science specializes in the areas of human performance, fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, and wellness. The faculty members are engaged in studies dealing with both basic and applied aspects of human performance, aiming to advance the basic knowledge related to human performance as well as solve problems for the population.

Physical Education

The Physical Education specialization consists of a new “executive” style masters program that is specifically designed for those individuals who want to remain active in the physical education classroom while they complete their graduate degree. Students in this program will only be required to be on campus for an intensive three-week session during two summers. The remainder of their coursework will be completed from their homes. This will allow the student the opportunity to use the information they are learning in their program. Because of the unique nature and intense focus of this program, only a small cohort of students will be admitted each year. As a result, each student will receive the direct attention and gain the knowledge and skills that he or she needs to become a leader in the field of physical education.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University graduate admission requirements described in the Graduate Admissions section of the catalog, the department bases decisions for regular admission on a holistic review of credentials in which the criteria listed in the admission checklist (see right-side column) are used to assess the potential success of each applicant.

Department Contact

Dr. John Todorovich
Chair, Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science

Phone: (850) 473-7248
E-mail: jtodorovich@uwf.edu

View UWF Graduate Catalog
View Department's Website

Application Deadlines

Summer: Mar. 1st* | Fall: June 1st* | Spring: Oct. 1st*

* Certain graduate programs have earlier application deadlines. Check with the graduate department for departmental specific deadlines.

ADMISSION CHECKLIST

The following checklist will help guide you through the admission process:

University Requirements*
Submission of Graduate Application and Processing Fee
Submission of official transcripts
*International students may have additional requirements

Departmental Requirements
Submission of one of the following graduate admission test scores: GRE or MAT
Undergraduate cumulative GPA
Undergraduate senior year / major GPA
Academic preparation as demonstrated by undergraduate degree major
Submission of letter of intent describing reasons for applying to the program and associated career goals
Submission of two personal references
Certifications (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, AFA) - for Exercise Science specialization only
Evidence of appropriate teaching certifications - for Physical Education specialization only
Work experience as reflected in a resume