PREPARE. PERFORM. LEAD.
Undergraduate Degrees
Human Performance and Fitness
Prepare for careers in health promotion, fitness administration, athletic coaching, strength & conditioning, and personal training.
Physical Education
Prepare to teach health, fitness, and sports skills in PreK-12 settings. Our program meets teaching certification requirements in multiple states.
Health Education & Promotion
Prepare for careers in health education, wellness promotion, community health, and behavior change across diverse populations and settings.
Sports Administration
Prepare for careers in sports administration, sports business, and sports management across collegiate, professional, and community settings.
Graduate Degrees
Sports Administration and Leadership, MS
Build advanced skills in organizational strategy. leadership, communication, and sport operations through relevant coursework and hands-on assistantships.
Sports Sciences, MS
Gain expertise in human performance, movement science, and exercise physiology using state-of-the-art labs and technologies.
Our Mission
The Sports Sciences Department at Northern State University (NSU) is dedicated to high-quality professional preparation delivered with ingenuity and originality. Our mission is to provide innovative educational experiences through practical application and investigative learning opportunities. Sports Sciences programs at NSU develop undergraduate and graduate students to be progressive, creative, and competent employees equipped for multifaceted careers in sport and fitness.
Our Vision (Draft)
To be a regional leader in innovative sports science education recognized for experiential learning, student-centered mentorship, applied research and graduates who improve performance, health and leadership across the sport and fitness professions.
The Northern Experience
Experiential Learning
Hands-on experiences in the classroom, labs, and in the community.
Internships
Real-world internships with schools, teams, organizations and sport performance centers.
Research Opportunities
Work alongside faculty using cutting-edge equipment in our Human Performance and Sports Biomechanics Labs.
Small Class Sizes
Personalized instruction and mentorship from supportive faculty.
Connected Community
Be part of a close-knit campus and supportive athletics culture.
Meet Our Faculty
