M.S. in Sport Coaching Education

Master of Science in Sport Coaching Education

 

Overview of Program

The Master of Science in Sport Coaching Education is designed to train professionals in the most current and up-to-date coaching and technological skills. Training in methods for assessing, evaluating, coaching, and training a diverse range of athletes will prepare them for an advanced career opportunities in coaching fields within the intercollegiate, interscholastic, and youth sport areas. The curriculum has been designed and developed to enable students to aquire and demonstrate a set of coaching skills through a combination of required courses, research, and experiential components.

This master's degree program is available fully online via Internet, in the classroom or a combination of online and traditional courses.

 

Career Opportunities

The degree program is designed to prepare students for a career in interscholastic or intercollegiate  coaching. 

 

Laboratories, Field Experiences, Internships, Practica

HPR 691 (Research) and HPR 694 (Field Problems) provide the student with an opportunity to perform applied research and problem solving under academic supervision in an area of career interest within the sport industry. 

HPR 696 (Practicum) offers the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in the actual work environment under the tutelage of an athletic administrator, coach or sport professional. Each semester hour of academic credit requires a minimum of 50 clock hours of on-the-job training and is performed under the framework of a contract mutually agreed upon by the student, faculty supervisor, and agency personnel.

 

Special Program Requirements

A previous record of academic study or previous experience in coaching is highly recommended for those interested in master coaching preparation.

 

Hours

Course requirements (36 hrs minimum)

  • HPR 604 Advanced Motor Development :  3
  • HPR 605: Policy and Governance in Sport:  3
  • HPR 609 Sport Psychology:  3
  • HPR 670: Organizational Leadership & Management in Sport:  3
  • HPR 672 Advanced Development of Strength & Conditioning Programs:  3
  • HPR 675 Sport Coaching Methodology & Technology:  3
  • HPR 677: Legal Aspects of Sport:  3
  • HPR 679 Care and Treatment of Athletic Injuries:  3
  • HPR 682: Applied Research Methods and Statistics in Sport:  3
  • HPR 684 Sport Skills Analysis:  3
  • HPR 696: Practicum or HPR 698: Thesis:  6
  • Students must select  either thesis or nonthesis option.
    1. Thesis Option  -  HPR 698: Thesis:  6
    2. Nonthesis Option  -  HPR 696: Practicum:  6