M.S. High Performance
M.S. Sport Science and Data Analytics
CLASSES START FALL 2025
Wartburg College’s reputation for excellence in health sciences and athletics is unmatched. Demonstrate your commitment to leading in health and human performance fields by enhancing your professional expertise while balancing work and life responsibilities. The skills you gain with Wartburg will enhance your marketability and prepare you for success in today’s competitive sports science job market.
Why Wartburg?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
M.S. in High Performance
36 credit hours in less than two years
This program combines elite coaching and cutting-edge technology with the goal of attaining the highest standard of achievement in athletic competition. You’ll be prepared to be an effective leader, capable of inspiring others to perform at their best.
Prerequisites: Transcripts and relevant work experience will be evaluated closely in the admissions process, and preparation course recommendations may be made to applicants by the program director and admissions staff to promote program readiness. Recent coursework in statistics is required. It is recommended that applicants have completed coursework in exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, and computer programming for optimal student success.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HHP 500 | Applied Statistics, Research Methods, and Evidence-Based Practice in Human Performance |
| HHP 507 | Coding, Probability and Basic Regression Modeling |
| HHP 523 | Theory of Measurement and Clinimetrics |
| HHP 525 | Nutritional Assessment of Athletes |
| HHP 526 | Assessing Mental Health in Athletes |
| HHP 606 | Psychology of Injury in Human Performance |
| HHP 607 | Prognostic and Prediction Modeling Theory |
| HHP 610 | Current Issues in Human Performance Nutrition |
| HHP 655 | Integrated High Performance Management in Sport and Exercise |
| HHP 781 | High Performance Practicum |
| HHP 791 | High Performance Capstone Project |
| TOTAL |
M.S. in Sport Science and Data Analytics
33 credit hours in less than two years
Learn the skills necessary to analyze data and turn it into actionable insights to increase performance. In a world where data is power, those who can harness its potential are in high demand.
Prerequisites: Transcripts and relevant work experience will be evaluated closely in the admissions process, and preparation course recommendations may be made to applicants by the program director and admissions staff to promote program readiness. Recent coursework in statistics is required. It is recommended that applicants have completed coursework in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and computer programming for optimal student success.
| Course Number | Course Title |
| HHP 500 | Applied Statistics, Research Methods, and Evidence-Based Practice in Human Performance |
| HHP 507 | Coding, Probability and Basic Regression Modeling |
| HHP 523 | Theory of Measurement and Clinimetrics |
| HHP 524 | Advanced Regression Modeling |
| HHP 527 | Hierarchical Mixed Modeling |
| HHP 607 | Prognostic and Prediction Modeling Theory |
| HHP 613 | Machine Learning and Computational Methods |
| HHP 655 | Integrated High Performance Management in Sport and Exercise |
| HHP 781 | High Performance Practicum |
| HHP 791 | High Performance Capstone Project |
| TOTAL |
Professional Certifications
Curriculum for each of these programs is designed to align with professional certifications that allow distinction in the job market. While not required, students completing these programs may elect to participate in examinations to earn these certifications.
Practicum and Capstone Experiences
Practicum and capstone course experiences are offered in person and may occur on the Wartburg College campus or at another location with a professional site supervisor. If you choose to do your practicum on campus, you will have access to Wartburg’s state-of-the-art technology, including an InBody 570, Korr Metabolic Analyzer, 3-D Force Plate, and EliteForm motion tracking system.
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