Graduate Education

The Department of Health and Human Performance offers the Master of Education (non-thesis option) degree and the Master of Science (thesis option) degree. The areas of specialization include: Physical Education, Health Promotion, and Exercise Science. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required for completion of the Master of Education Degree (non-thesis option). The comprehensive written exams will be offered for the M.Ed. student during their final semester. A minimum of 30 semester hours are required for the Master of Science Degree (thesis option).

The Physical Education Program provides advanced study in teaching and learning in physical education. The program leads to an Alabama Class A Teacher Education Certification. An Alabama Class B Certification is required to enter this program. Students without this certification may enter the Physical Education Fifth-Year Program. The Fifth-Year Program leads to Class A Certification and a Master's Degree (M.Ed.).
Contact: Dr. Jared Russell, russej3@mail.auburn.edu, (334) 844-1729

The Health Promotion Program provides the student with theoretical and technical information and intervention strategies for leadership roles in various health promotion settings. The program requires an internship experience in an appropriate health promotion setting.
Contact: Dr. Peter Hastie, hastipe@mail.auburn.edu, (334) 844-1469

The Exercise Science Program provides advanced study in the basic branches of exercise science and prepares the student for further graduate study in the areas of biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, and/or the medical/allied health professions.
Biomechanics Contact: Dr. Wendy Weimer, weimawh@mail.auburn.edu, (334) 844-1468
Exercise Physiology Contact: Dr. David Pascoe, pascodd@mail.auburn.edu, (334) 844-1466
Motor Behavior Contact: Dr. Mark Fischman, fischmg@mail.auburn.edu, (334) 844-1465

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