Sport Leadership and Management - Master of Science in Sport Leadership and Management
This Master’s program is focused on the study of leadership in sport, with supporting interdisciplinary knowledge in sport psychology, cultural studies of sport, sport management, and related cognate areas. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to become competent, transformative leaders in the fields of sport and education. The program prepares students for leadership roles in higher education, coaching, athletic administration, student-athlete development, sport psychology, and consulting through required coursework, independent experiences in research, teaching, consulting, coaching, and administrative internships.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course: | ||
| SLM 621 | Research Foundations in Sport Leadership and Management | 3 |
| Select One of the Following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodologies | ||
| Behavioral Statistics I | ||
| Behavior Statistics | ||
| Behavior Statistics II | ||
| Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| Qualitative Research Approaches in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health | ||
| Qualitative Methodological Research Approaches in Sport Leadership and Management | ||
| Select Four of the Following: | 12 | |
| Psychological Foundations of Sport | ||
| Psychological Interventions in Sport | ||
| Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise | ||
| Strategic Management of Sport Organizations | ||
| Sport Communities & Public Relations | ||
| Developmental Perspectives on Youth Sport Participation | ||
| Cultural Studies of Sport | ||
| For Thesis Students Only: (6 credits hours) | ||
| Research for Master's Thesis | ||
| Electives | 6 or 12 | |
| Thesis students take 6 credit hours of SLM 700 and 6 credit hours of elective coursework. Select electives from KNH 583, KNH 654, or any SLM 500 or 600-level course, or other graduate course approved by advisor. | ||
| Non-thesis students take 12 credit hours of elective coursework. Select electives from KNH 583, KNH 654, or any SLM 500 or 600-level course, or other graduate course approved by advisor. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |