2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Kinesiology and Recreation

Sport Coaching and Leadership Certificate (Online)

The Master of Science degree is a 33 hour program and consists of a 6 hour research core (KNR 497, KNR 445*), 21-24 hours of additional graduate-level coursework, and either 6 hours of Master's Thesis (KNR 499) or a minimum of 3 hours of a culminating experience (KNR 400 or KNR 498).

Since sequences are available in Kinesiology and Recreation, a plan of study is individually developed through faculty-student advisement. The plan of study must include 24 hours of Kinesiology and Recreation courses (including the research core).

All master's degree sequences require a minimum of 50 percent of the non-thesis credit hours applied to the degree to be 400-level courses or above. Specific requirements for each sequence are detailed below.

*The 6 hour research core for the Physical Education Pedagogy sequence consists of KNR 418 and KNR 497.

Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence

The Applied Community and Economic Development (ACED) sequence is for returned Peace Corps Volunteers and students with equivalent domestic or international experience with other agencies.

This 34-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 12 hours: KNR 400A01, 3 hours from KNR 472, KNR 474, or KNR 475, and 6 hours from KNR 381, KNR 466, KNR 473, or KNR 476
• 16 hours: ACED core ECO 478/POL 478/SOC 478, ECO 406, POL 470/SOC 470, and POL 477/SOC 477; KNR 498A30 or KNR 498A90 (5 hours--the sequence ends with a required 11-month internship arranged through the Stevenson Center)

Athletic Training Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 18 hours: KNR 484, KNR 486, KNR 487, KNR 490, KNR 494, KNR 496
• 3-6 hours in a cognate area approved by the athletic training sequence coordinator
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6- hour thesis or 3 hours of independent study

Biomechanics Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 12 hours: KNR 342, KNR 352, KNR 482 & KNR 490
• 6-9 hours in a cognate area approved by the biomechanics faculty advisor
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6-hour thesis or 3-6 hours of independent study and/or professional practice

Exercise Physiology Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 12 hours: KNR 415, KNR 457, KNR 480, KNR 481
• 9-12 hours in a cognate area approved by the exercise physiology faculty advisor
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6-hour thesis or 3-6 hours of independent study

Physical Education Pedagogy Sequence

All courses for the physical education graduate sequence will be delivered 100% online. This degree does not lead to teacher licensure or a teaching endorsement in physical education.

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 418 & KNR 497
• 12 hours: KNR 417, KNR 419, KNR 421, KNR 422
• 9-12 elective hours approved by the Physical Education sequence coordinator (i.e. KNR 423, KNR 425, KNR 426, KNR 427, KNR 428)
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6-hour thesis or professional practice or 3-6 hours of independent study

Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 9 hours: KNR 405, KNR 406, KNR 416
• 6-12 hours in a cognate area approved by the psychology of sport and physical activity faculty advisor
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6-hour thesis or professional practice or 3-6 hours of independent study, or 3 hours of practicum including 3 hours KNR 495

Recreation Administration Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 21 hours: KNR 453, KNR 466, KNR 472, KNR 473, KNR 474, KNR 475, KNR 476
• 3 hours in a content area approved by the recreation administration faculty advisor
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 3-6 hour professional practice, a 6 hour thesis, or 3 hours of independent study.

Sport Management Sequence

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 18 hours: KNR 430, KNR 453, KNR 455, KNR 462, KNR 466, KNR 467
• 3-6 hours in a cognate area approved by a sport management faculty advisor
• a culminating experience consisting of either a 6-hour thesis or 3 hours of independent study or 3-6 hours of professional practice, or 3 hours of practicum including 3 hours KNR 491

Sport Management Sequence (Online)

This 33-hour sequence requires:

• 6 hour core: KNR 445 & KNR 497
• 15 hours: KNR 430, KNR 455, KNR 462, KNR 466, KNR 467
• 9 hours in a cognate area approved by a sport management faculty advisor
• a culminating practicum experience of 3 hours KNR 491

In addition to requirements for the Graduate School, students must meet all academic and clinical education requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree is a 52 credit hour program and requires both classroom and clinical education. Admission to the academic program is limited and is based on space availability and the competitiveness of the applicant pool. Specific undergraduate prerequisite coursework is required for admission. For a complete list of prerequisite coursework, please refer to the MAT website.

Once admitted, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale throughout the entirety of the program. A student falling below the GPA requirement will be placed on probation for one semester and removed from clinical education. If after one semester the minimum GPA has not been re-established, the student will be dismissed from the program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better on each clinical site preceptor evaluation. Hours completed while at the site will not be counted toward the required clinical education hours if the student earns a grade below a C. Students must adhere to all student policies in the latest published version of the Athletic Training (AT) Program Handbook. Successful completion of all academic and clinical education requirements will qualify the student to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam to earn the Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential.

This 52-hour program requires:

• 6 academic hour research core: KNR 445, KNR 484
• 31 academic hours: KNR 401, KNR 402, KNR 403, KNR 404, KNR 409, KNR 410, KNR 414, KNR 424, KNR 432, KNR 433, KNR 435, KNR 486
• 11 practicum hours: KNR 492A01, KNR 492A02, KNR 492A03, KNR 492A04
• 4 professional practice hours: KNR 498A12
• Minimum of 1000 clinical education hours under the direction of a preceptor

The Sport Coaching and Leadership certificate requires 12 credit hours and can be completed online in one academic year:

KNR 430: The Sport Industry (3 credits)
KNR 459: Foundations of Coaching and Leadership in Sport (3 credits)
KNR 408: Psychosocial Athlete Development (3 credits)
KNR 462: Principles of Sport Law (3 credits)