Overview

School of Health and Human Performance / School of Health and Human Performance is located in Marquette, MI, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Exercise science

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	12

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some Two scholarly papers or thesis

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	February 15th	Yes
Winter deadline	November 15th	Not reported	No
Spring deadline	March 17th	Not reported	No
Summer deadline	March 17th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0 plus relevant major or 9 semester hours of course work in human anatomy/physiology, exercise physiology, physics, biomechanics, kinesiology

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

32

Total Graduate Students

12%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.13%
Black or African American	3.13%
White or Caucasian	78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	3.13%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (37%)

Female (62%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 7

Part-time - 0

Male (3)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Physiology of rock climbing and cross country ski racing, biomechanics, exercise training and cancer treatment, normobaric hypoxia, concussion, endocrinology, exercise effects on appetite
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI  49855
United States

Contact Elizabeth Wuorinen
Associate Dean/Director
Email: ewuorine@nmu.edu
Phone: 906-227-2528

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