Graduate Studies in Health & Human Performance
Wartburg College’s reputation for excellence in health sciences and athletics is unmatched. Demonstrate your commitment to leading in health and human performance fields by enhancing your professional expertise while balancing work and life responsibilities. The skills you gain with Wartburg will enhance your marketability and prepare you for success in today’s competitive sports science job market.
Why Choose Wartburg?
- Rigorous Academics with Real-World Impact: Combine the academic rigor of a top-tier liberal arts institution with engaged educational inquiry, focused practicum experiences, and high-performance practices to optimize athletic performance.
- Flexible Online Learning: Learn from anywhere without disrupting your current career or lifestyle.
- High Impact Faculty & Experience: Be mentored by professors who bring real-world knowledge and research-driven insights into the learning experience.
- Networking & Career Advancement: Connect with our strong network of industry leaders, faculty, and graduates to build meaningful relationships that last beyond graduation.
Have questions?
Email gradstudies@wartburg.edu or call 319-352-8511.
Ready for more?
Choose from Two Track Options
Master of Science in Data Science in Human Performance
This program is designed for leaders who want to bridge data and decision-making in performance-driven fields
- Sports managers and coaches seeking analytics-backed strategies
- HR and business executives using data to optimize talent and operations
- Health and fitness directors implementing predictive analytics
- Tech entrepreneurs building AI-driven performance tools
Master of Science in Sport Science
This program is designed for forward-thinking professionals who want to master this convergence and drive the future of human performance.
- Performance specialists looking to enhance their data literacy
- Sport scientists seeking to expand their interdisciplinary toolkit
- Coaches and managers who want to make evidence-based decisions
- Researchers aiming to bridge the gap between lab and field
$5,000 Innovator Scholarships
Are you ready to be at the front edge of health and human performance? Our $5,000 Innovator Scholarship is exclusively for students in our Sport Science and Data Science in Human Performance graduate programs. Complete your application by July 1 and choose to enroll in one of these programs to receive this award ($1,000 per term). The Innovator Scholarship could cover nearly 20% of your tuition, depending on which program you pursue.
Graduate Assistant Positions
Cover your tuition and receive a $1,000 monthly stipend as a graduate assistant. Bridge the gap between theory and practice by managing real athlete data, optimizing performance, and working directly with our strength and conditioning staff. You’ll get hands-on experience in your field as you earn your master’s degree, setting you up for success after you graduate.
Please note applicants must already be accepted into their respective degree programs. Get your program application started or learn more about these positions.