Wartburg College

Are you passionate about human performance and fascinated by the power of data?

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Our Innovator Scholarship is an award of $1,000 per semester — for a total of $5,000 toward your studies. Exclusive to students in the Sport Science and Data Science in Human Performance graduate programs, all you need to do to be considered for this award is apply ASAP.

Take Your Training in Health Sciences to the Next Level

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Position yourself for a successful career in almost any facet of health and performance-related fields. Wartburg College’s elite MS programs have grown out of our cutting-edge leadership in this space, incorporating health informatics, exercise physiology, nutrition, performance optimization, sports psychology, and more. Future-proof your career at the forefront of the revolution in areas such as athletic performance, team strategy, operations optimization, predictive analytics, and AI-driven performance, and lead the wave of innovation.

Can be completed in less than 2 years

This program is designed for forward-thinking professionals like you who want to be positioned at the convergence of cutting-edge science, data-driven insights, and interdisciplinary expertise. Experience more through an integrated approach that combines performance science with data analytics and applied research to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is ideal for 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, and researchers aiming to connect the lab and field. A Sport Science M.S. will prepare you for positions such as applied sports scientist, performance data analyst, performance scientist, athlete health and wellness specialist, high-performance director, and coach or manager.

Can be completed in less than 2 years

The future belongs to those who can measure, manage, and maximize human potential. This program blends cutting-edge data science with performance optimization, preparing you to guide your organization with evidence-based decisions. Stand out as a leader in the data revolution through management acumen, strategic impact, and a strong network. This pathway is ideal HR and business executives using data to optimize talent and operations, health and fitness directors implementing predictive analytics, and using AI-driven performance tools. Upon earning your Data Science in Human Performance M.S., you’ll be well equipped for roles that include director of performance analytics, health systems data strategist, and high-performance consultant.

Online Synchronous & Asynchronous Courses

Customized Practicum and Capstone Course Experience

Under 2 Years to Master’s Degree Completion

Certification-Focused Curriculum That Prepares for Professional Exams

Highlights of Both MS Programs

  • Integrative approach to optimize athlete and team performance
  • High-impact experiences with sports teams, tech companies, and performance labs
  • Harnessing advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to extract insights from performance data
  • World-class faculty with vast expertise in sport science and analyzing human performance in data-driven environments

Ready to experience more with a master's from Wartburg?

Click to begin your application and continue learning about our M.S. programs in Sport Science and Data Science in Human Performance.
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