Physical Activity and Public Health, M.P.H.
Arnold School of Public Health
Gain the essential knowledge, skills and experiences to design, implement and evaluate interventions to increase physical activity in populations, directly impacting physical activity levels and health of communities.
Join a master's program designed for students who are ready to make a difference in the health of a local community, state, nation and beyond and have career options in health and wellness, parks and recreation, policy and environmental change or disease prevention. You'll apply science-proven techniques to a variety of careers around health and performance of individuals through exercise.
Program Highlights
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Accredited Degree
Earn a degree that fully meets the requirements for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health.
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Innovative Program
Become part of the first masters of public health program to promote physical activity to improve the health of populations.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Work with other public health students in the Arnold School through our multidisciplinary core courses.
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Expert Faculty
Learn from national and international faculty leaders in the field of physical activity and public health.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
Examine Evidence
Gathering and analyzing information for decision-making or problem-solving purposes
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
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Evaluate Policies
Examining their impact and effectiveness in achieving specific goals or objectives
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Listening Skills
Understanding what others are saying to facilitate effective communication
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Physical Activity Program Evaluator
- Policy Advocate
- Health Educator
- Corporate Wellness Trainer
- Active Transportation Consultant
Job Titles of Alumni
- Project Coordinator
- Program Director
- Health Promotions Coordinator
- Wellness Coordinator
- Health and Fitness Specialist
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $55,940
Workplace Settings
- Health and Wellness
- Transportation and Community Design
- Parks and Recreation
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Policy and Environmental Change
- Health Departments
Employers of Alumni
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- University of South Carolina
- Greenville Health System
- National Cancer Institute
- SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
- Journal of Sports Medicine and Health Science
Each semester here, the opportunities and experiences are helping to shape my direction and plans for the future. With my MPH degree, I would like to work in a project management role within a government agency or nonprofit dedicated to increasing physical activity in older adulthood.
