Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers a Master of Science in Health & Human Performance. This program offers two specific concentrations. The Health Promotion concentration is designed to prepare professionals to design, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs. Preparation includes coursework in current health issues, health behavior, and program development risk appraisals and exercise prescription. The Health Promotion concentration is offered 100% online. The Sports Administration concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration that includes business related courses such as Budgeting, Sociology of Sport, Human Resource Management, Sport Marketing, and Public Relations. It is designed to prepare professionals for administration in sport and fitness settings. Many students in the program apply for Graduate Assistantships that provide quality experience outside the classroom as the program is an on-campus program.