Overview

Outreach programs, health fairs, and community activities round out the students' experiences and prepare them with practical skills for the real world. Students have the option of concentrating their studies in Health Promotion, Fitness Programming, Exercise Science or Gerontology.

If you pursue the Health Promotion and Fitness Programming track from Fort Hays State University, you will be prepared for a wide range of careers in the areas of wellness, fitness programming, gerontology, personal training and exercise science. Classes and the internship can be focused toward setting such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, fitness leadership, fitness program management, and corporate wellness/fitness.

Careers In Health And Human Performance

Ready to glimpse your future career? Our in-depth, innovative program has prepared students for careers throughout the state, across the nation, and around the world. Some of our graduates have gone on to prestigious placements with the Orange Bowl, the Denver Broncos, and the Cooper Institute of Texas, but most of our graduates make a difference in their communities through high school athletics, recreation, and wellness programs. With the skills you learn at FHSU, you won't have to look outside your field to find a job.HHP graduates become:

Recreation Specialists
Physical Education Teachers and Coaches
Personal Trainers
Health Club Managers
Wellness Specialists
Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Specialists
Health Educators

Athletic Training graduates work with:

Professional Athletic Teams
High School, College and University Athletic Programs
Outreach Rehabilitation Clinics
Orthopedic Physicians as Physician Extenders
The Performing Arts
The Military
Public Service (Police, Fire and EMS)
NASCAR

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Responding to Emergencies
Care and Prevention of Exercise and Sport Injuries
Adapted/Special Physical Education
Tests and Measurements in HHP
Physiology of Exercise
Principles of Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hays, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 1083 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete undergraduate application
$50 non-refundable application fee
 Clear copy of the current passport id page
Submit official transcript; All transcripts must be issued in English
The GPA (Grade Point Average) requirement is 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale.
Students must provide a certified bank statement showing sufficient funds for your educational expenses at FHSU for one year
International students must show evidence that they have met the minimum FHSU English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18150 USD / year

≈ 18150 USD / year
Out-of-State

18150 USD / year

≈ 18150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6090 USD / year

≈ 6090 USD / year

Additional Details

MSEP Resident: $7,853.10 per year

Living costs

Hays

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Careers In Health And Human Performance

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Hays

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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