HPER
Master of Arts in Coaching Sport Performance
Sports Studies Course Work
The M. A. in Coaching Sport Performance is designed to provide 36 graduate credit hours of classroom and field experiences enabling the student to develop a sound professional philosophy. This program will also allow the student to increase professional competencies pertinent to career goals in the coaching and athletic profession. Courses follow the National Standards for Coaching Education and NCACE Accreditation Guidelines. Graduates of the program find positions as coaches, teachers/educators in sport and recreation areas, and as frontline management that has direct contact with players and coaches.
Degree Requirements |
Courses |
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Emphasis Core (21 Hours) |
Credits |
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| HPER | 6300 | Professional Development Seminar for Coaches | 1 |
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| HPER | 6310 | Skill Acquisition & Human Performance | 3 |
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| HPER | 6320 | Theories of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
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| HPER | 6340 | Sports Safety & Injury Management for Coaches | 3 |
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| HPER | 6350 | Principles & Practices of Effective Coaching | 3 |
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| HPER | 6360 | Sports Nutrition and Energy Systems | 3 |
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| HPER | 6600 | Governance and Administration of Sport | ||
| HPER | 6440 | Program Evaluation in Sport and Physical Education | 3 |
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| HPER | 6910 | Psychological Preparation & Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
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| HPER | 6930 | Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 |
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| HPER | 6900 | Research Methods in HPER* | 3 |
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| HPER | 6920 | Analytical Techniques in HPER* | 3 |
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Electives (6 Hours) |
6 |
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Capstone (2 Hours Min.) |
Credits |
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| HPER | 7120 | Professional Field Experience | 2-3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
36 |
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