2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) in Athletic Coaching Education

The Master of Arts or Science (MA/MS) in Athletic Coaching Education program requires students to complete a minimum of 30 credits of graduate courses. To fulfill the requirements for a Master of Science degree, students must include 6 credits dedicated to a thesis project (THES 698). Alternatively, for those pursuing a Master of Arts degree, the coursework should consist of 3 credits assigned to either a research project (RES 697), a creative project (CRPR 698), or internship hours (ACE 600). Students who choose RES 697, CRPR 698, or THES 698 are required to undergo a final oral defense to demonstrate their understanding and mastery of the chosen project or thesis. This comprehensive degree program offers a balance of academic coursework, hands-on experience, and scholarly inquiry to prepare graduates for successful careers in athletic coaching education.

30 credits

Core requirements, 15 credits

ACE 604Physical Preparation and Conditioning

3

ACE 612Growth and Development for Coaches

3

ACE 618Skills and Tactics for Coaches

3

ACE 670Sport Safety and Injury Prevention

3

ACE 675Teaching and Motivation for Coaches

3

Choose one concentration

Select either Sport Coaching or Sport Performance.

Sport Coaching Concentration, 6-9 credits from

If students complete the thesis option under research requirements they would complete 6 credits.  All others will complete 9 credits.
ACE 625Evaluation in Coaching

3

ACE 632Philosophy and Ethics

3

ACE 688Current Issues in Coaching Research

3

or

ACE 692Organization and Administration for Coaches

3

Sport Performance Concentration, 6-9 credits from

If students complete the thesis option under research requirements they would complete 6 credits.  All others will complete 9 credits.
EXSC 603Exercise Physiology 1

3

EXSC 514Biomechanics of Human Movement

3

KINE 620Kinesiology Special Topics

1 TO 9

NUTR 644Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

3

Research requirements: 6-9 credits from one area (choose one)

Master of Arts, internship, 6 credits from

ACE 600Internship in Athletic Coaching Education

1 TO 3

KINE 601Research Applications (Non-Thesis)

3

Master of Arts, research paper/creative project, 6 credits from

KINE 601Research Applications (Non-Thesis)

3

RES 697Research Paper

1 TO 3

or

CRPR 698Creative Project

3 OR 6

Master of Science, thesis, 9 credits from

EXSC 611Research Methods (Thesis)

3

THES 698Thesis

1 TO 6

Total Credit Hours: 30