MSEd in Sport Performance & Leadership
Aberdeen, USA
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 6,735 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated yearly total for SD/ND/IA/NE/CO/WY/MT resident; $10,202: estimated yearly total for Minnesota resident; $11,936: estimated yearly total for nonresident
Introduction
Our master's in sports performance and leadership is a unique degree that prepares you for coaching and coaching-related occupations.
This program combines exercise science and sports management coursework to provide comprehensive knowledge and experiences for graduates to be successful.
Our faculty are dedicated to helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Students in this program are also often concurrently graduate assistants in NSU’s athletics programs. The unique experiences help many go on to work as high school or collegiate coaches.
Students must pass written and oral examinations before graduating.
Program Outcome
- Graduate students will demonstrate a commitment to the field through networking, applied learning opportunities, and professional behavior/practice.
- Graduate students will critically evaluate research related to sports performance and leadership and its impact on athlete development, health, and performance.
- Graduate students will demonstrate competency in sport leadership, organization, management, law, ethics, finance, and marketing.
- Graduate students will demonstrate ethical character, display professional standards, and responsibly apply classroom concepts within the field of sport.
- Graduate students will demonstrate an appreciation for diversity and inclusiveness in the discipline of sport.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses (6 credits)
- EDER 761 - Graduate Research and Design 3 credits
- EPSY 742 - Psychology of Learning 3 credits
Core Courses (18 credits)
- PE 514 - Law and Ethics 3 credits
- PE 740 - Organization and Administration of Health, PE, and Coaching 3 credits
- PE 744 - Sociological Perspectives of Sport 3 credits
- PE 754 - Applied Sport Psychology of Effective Coaching 3 credits
- PE 758 - Sport Coaching Techniques and Methodology 3 credits
- PE 773 - Sport Leadership 3 credits
Choose a Track (6-9 credits)
Performance Track
- HLTH 522 - Nutrition 3 credits
- PE 567 - Event Planning and Program Development 3 credits
- PE 582 - Theory of Strength Training and Conditioning 3 credits
- PE 752 - Analysis and Mechanical Principles of Sports Skills 3 credits
Leadership Track
- PE 511 - Sports Marketing 3 credits
- PE 512 - Financial Aspects of Sport 3 credits
- PE 567 - Event Planning and Program Development 3 credits
- PE 752 - Analysis and Mechanical Principles of Sports Skills 3 credits
Research Option (3-6 credits)
- PE 794 - Internship 1-8 credits (3-6 credits)
- PE 798 - Thesis 1-6 credits (6 credits)
Career Opportunities
Our program provides the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to successfully:
- Work with intercollegiate or professional sports teams in coaching or sports management roles
- Lead athletic programs in educational or private settings
- Preparing you to further your education within the areas of exercise science or allied health professions
Internships
A capstone experience consisting of an internship or research project is required for program completion. Our faculty work with you to identify internship or research opportunities that match your career and professional interests.
Admissions
English Language Requirements
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