The Department of Health and Human Performance at Texas State offers several master's programs to prepare students for careers and doctoral study in many areas including athletic training, exercise science, health and wellness promotion, kinesiology, recreation administration, recreation therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and strength & conditioning and sport coaching. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their research on autism, biomechanics, concussions, exercise physiology, fitness, health promotion, health and wellness programming, motor development, musculoskeletal injury, physical education, recreation administration and therapy, sport and exercise psychology, substance abuse prevention, and community health. Recent visiting scholars to the department have come from Brazil, Egypt, England, Korea, Russia, and Spain.<br><br>The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to create and disseminate knowledge promoting evidence-based practice in athletic training, exercise science, public health, and recreation professions. We work to directly promote improved human performance and quality of life through evidence-based educational, recreational, and therapeutic interventions and programs. Our vision is to be a national leader in promoting human performance and health-related quality of life for all.<br><br>The Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Athletic Training is designed as an advanced post-professional athletic training curriculum for the board-certified athletic trainer. The graduate student in athletic training may choose from either the thesis or the non-thesis option. <br><br>As background prerequisites, an athletic training major is expected to have graduated from an academic institution that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) or presently be certified through the Board of Certification, Inc.