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Plymouth State University
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Plymouth, NH 03264-1595

Health and Human Performance

Graduate programs include:

M.S. in Athletic Training, Entry Level concentration

The Entry-level concentration is designed to provide students interested in the field of Athletic Training the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and knowledge through classroom experiences and clinical rotations to meet the competencies set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Education council, and to further develop skills and knowledge in the field of Athletic Training through research and advanced courses in Athletic Training.

M.Ed. in Athletic Training, Higher Education concentration

Plymouth State University's M.Ed. in Athletic Training, Higher Education concentration option is designed to prepare certified athletic trainers for a variety of teaching and leadership roles in higher education.

M.S. in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine concentration

The Sports Medicine option is designed to introduce certified athletic trainers to advanced skills and knowledge in sports medicine.

M.Ed. in Health Education, Health Promotion concentration

Plymouth State University's M.Ed. in Health Education, Health Promotion concentration is geared towards students interested in community, clinical and corporate health promotion should choose this concentration. Coursework also provides preparation for the certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination.

M.Ed. in Health Education, School Health concentration

Students interested in obtaining New Hampshire Teacher Certification should select this concentration. New Hampshire shares reciprocity with a number of other states. Coursework also provides preparation for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination. The M.Ed. leads to certification to teach Health Education in grades K-12.

M.Ed. in Health Education, Eating Disorders Institute

The Eating Disorders Institute is designed to provide knowledge and skills to a wide range of professionals seeking to further their knowledge and expertise in the area of eating disorders. All health care professionals, mental health professionals and educators (i.e. counselors, psychologists, dieticians, nurses, physicians, dentists) who work with students/clients will benefit from the knowledge and skills.

M.Ed. in Health Education, PATH Institute

Plymouth State University currently sponsors coursework on alternative topics in health and healing that lead to a graduate certificate. In concentrated formats, the PATH Institute examines various topics that look at the entire individual via the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual aspects. Also explored is the difference between healing and curing, and the interface between alternative and conventional approaches to health and healing.

M.Ed. in K-12 Education, Health Education certification

The goal of the Health Education field is to promote, maintain and improve individual and community health through the educational process in a wide variety of settings. Health educators are active in the development and delivery of educational services in schools, clinical and corporate settings, and in community service organizations. Activities of a health educator may involve teaching, counseling, consulting and communication using all types of media.