Improve Health Outcomes with Confidence

The Human Performance Certificate online program at University of the Cumberlands is designed to help professionals strengthen their expertise in fitness, exercise, and sport science. This 12-credit-hour graduate program focuses on real-world application through coursework in exercise physiology, exercise testing, applied nutrition, and strength and conditioning. Students gain the knowledge to conduct performance assessments and prescribe evidence-based strategies that improve outcomes. If you want to advance your career by earning a human performance certification, this online program provides the skills to lead in this dynamic field.

The Human Performance Certificate is offered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to build practical, career-focused skills while balancing your current responsibilities. The curriculum includes foundational courses in applied nutrition and exercise physiology, alongside hands-on learning in exercise testing, prescription, and strength and conditioning. Whether your goal is to coach athletes, train clients, or promote wellness in your community, this program can help you prepare to be effective in your role.

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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Human Performance Certificate

The Human Performance Certificate Program at the University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit-hour graduate-level online certificate designed to prepare students to master essential methodologies and applications in areas of fitness, exercise, and sport. If you want to learn human performance fundamentals such as physical and performance assessment, prescribing activity and behaviors to enhance physical fitness, overall health, and performance to achieve desired outcomes with various populations, take advantage of the flexibility of earning your Human Performance Certificate online. This is the program for you.

Course Requirements

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Program Mission

The mission of the Human Performance Certificate at Cumberlands is to prepare professionals to improve health, fitness, and performance through evidence-based strategies in exercise science.

Apply nutrition strategies tailored to individual performance goals.
Conduct exercise testing and create effective fitness prescriptions.
Support injury prevention through evidence-based methods.
Design well-rounded strength and conditioning.
Understand physiological adaptations to exercise and physical activity.
Prepare for human performance certification in personal training and strength coaching.
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Human Performance Careers & Outcomes

*All statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Exercise Physiologist : $58,160

Exercise Physiologist : $58,160

Develops fitness programs in clinical or rehabilitative settings.

Personal Trainer: $46,180

Personal Trainer: $46,180

Creates customized fitness plans to achieve specific goals. 

Wellness Coordinator: $51,270

Wellness Coordinator: $51,270

Manages health and fitness programs in the workplace or community.

Physical Education: $70,340

Physical Education: $70,340

Instruct classes that focus on fitness, movement, and healthy habits.

Health Educator: $63,000

Health Educator: $63,000

Create and deliver health programs in individual or group settings.

Physical Therapist: $100,440

Physical Therapist: $100,440

Treat injuries and movement issues through guided rehabilitation plans.

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Julia Chaney

Julia Chaney

Adjunct Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Julia Chaney

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julia.chaney [at] ucumberlands.edu
Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

Associate Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Dr. Elizabeth Christopher

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liz.christopher [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building, RM 213
Heather Killian

Heather Killian

Adjunct Professor
Health, Exercise and Sport Science

Heather Killian

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heather.killian [at] ucumberlands.edu
Luecker Building

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