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Physical Activity, M.P.H.

Gain a deeper understanding of how physical activity affects our everyday well-being with the Master of Public Health in Physical Activity from IU Online. This flexible degree program allows you to advance your career through the study of the ways physical activity impacts health promotion and disease prevention.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 44

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $518.62

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $621.98

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

The IU Online Master of Public Health in Physical Activity teaches you how to monitor populations, design public health interventions, and assess health issues such as chronic disease and behavioral patterns in order to develop health practices.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:
  1. A bachelor’s degree
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
  1. Official transcripts
  2. GRE scores (students with a GPA lower than 2.8 only)
  3. Resume
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. Statement of purpose, 600 words or fewer
  6. TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
Application Priority Date

Fall semester: Jan 15 (deadline: Apr 15)

Your IU Online M.P.H. in Physical Activity prepares you for careers such as: 

  • Community health promotion specialist
  • Community physical activity specialist
  • Physical activity epidemiologist
  • Nutrition and physical activity program manager
  • Physical activity policy analyst
  • Public health advisor

To earn the M.P.H. in Physical Activity, you must complete 44 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows: 

  • M.P.H. core courses (20 credit hours)
  • Physical activity concentration courses (12 credit hours)
  • Additional MPH concentration courses or electives (12 credit hours)
  • Electives (3–6 credits)

Core Classes for the MPH in Physical Activity
Course Number Course Name Credits
SPH-X 601 Assessment and Public Health 3 Credits
SPH-X 650 Evidence-Based Approaches to Public Health 3 Credits
SPH-X 660 Population Health Determinatnts 3 Credits
SPH-X 685 Publich Health Policy and Politics 3 Credits
SPH-X 610 Professional Development Seminar 1 2 Credits
SPH-X 611 Professional Dvelopment Seminar 2 2 Credits
SPH-X 696 Professional Practice Experience in Public Health 4 Credits

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