Post-Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a Ph.D. in Human Performance with specializations in five areas:

The department also offers three Master of Science Degrees:

Applications for Summer/Fall admission must be complete by March 1 and applications for Spring admission must be complete by October 1. Late applicants who meet the admission criteria may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Area Graduate Coordinator Contact Information:

General Questions:
HHP Graduate Program Office, 209 Alumni Memorial Gym
Email: Shirlene.Rea@mtsu.edu 

Phone:  615-898-2147
Fax:  615-898-5276

University of Memphis

Graduate Assistantships Available:  Exercise and Sport Science, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Physical Education Teacher Education, and Sport Commerce.

Appointment: Graduate assistantships are typically 9 months (with some options for summer employment) and include Fall and Spring tuition and a monthly stipend.

Graduate Assistantship (GA) in Physical Education Teacher Education beginning Fall 2020.  Application deadline July 1, 2020.

Contact:  Dr. Todd Layne at telayne@memphis.edu

The School of Health Studies Application Information and Materials
Website for Graduate Information

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville

Graduate Assistantships Available:

Department of Health and Human Performance

Contact:  Dr. Marcy Maurer, Chair, maurerm@apsu.edu

Responsibilities may include:  teaching physical activity and weight training classes; assist with departmental duties; research assistant; teaching assistant.

Appointment:  9-month appointment beginning in August.  Fall and Spring tuition and stipend provided.

Deadline:  until filled

Website:  www.apsu.edu/hhp or www.apsu.edu/cogs

University Recreation

Contact:  David Davenport, Director of University Recreation, davenportd@apsu.edu

Responsibilities:  responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of recreation events and programs and supervision, training and management of student recreational staff.

Appointment: 9-month appointment beginning in August.  Fall and Spring tuition and stipend provided.

Deadline:  until filled

Website:  www.apsu.edu/recreation or www.apsu.edu/cogs