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The curriculum is built upon the seven Core Responsibilities of the\u00a0National Standards for Sport Coaches\u00a0and emphasizes athletic development, communication, safety, strategic planning, and professional growth.\u00a0The&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/program\/master-of-science-in-kinesiology-coaching\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12001,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_genesis_title":"","_genesis_description":"","_genesis_noindex":"","_genesis_nofollow":"","_genesis_noarchive":"","_genesis_canonical_uri":"","_open_graph_title":"","_open_graph_description":"","_twitter_title":"","_twitter_description":"","_social_image_url":"","_social_image_id":"","redirect":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"college_department":[75,18307,18311],"delivery":[28834],"types":[28851],"class_list":["post-10344","program","type-program","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","college_department-college-of-education","college_department-school-of-graduate-studies","college_department-health-kinesiology-and-recreation","delivery-online","types-graduate","entry"],"acf":{"page_layout":"standard","landing_page_url":"","department_college":"<a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/hpss\/\">Human Performance and Sport Sciences<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/education\/\">College of Education and Human Performance<\/a>","badge_text":"Non-Licensure","Number_of_Hours":"33","tuition_instate":"~ $6,894 per year","tuition_outstate":"~ $9,810 per year","estimated_total_tuition":"","start_dates":"Multiple entry points (Fall, Spring, and Summer)","duration":"Approximately 2 Years","Degree Plans":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.saumag.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=9&amp;poid=2095&amp;returnto=344\">2025-2026<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","Program_Contact_Info":"[dirswitch contacts=\"bloss-kim\"]","Catalog Entry":"The\u00a0<strong>33-hour curriculum<\/strong>\u00a0emphasizes the major responsibilities and competencies expected of effective coaches and athletic leaders:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Vision &amp; Standards<\/strong>:\u00a0Goal setting and program leadership.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Ethics<\/strong>:\u00a0Principles of sportsmanship and integrity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Relationships<\/strong>:\u00a0Building professional and interpersonal bonds.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>:\u00a0Creating and\u00a0maintaining\u00a0safe sport environments.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Inclusivity<\/strong>:\u00a0Fostering positive team cultures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Competition Prep<\/strong>:\u00a0Conducting practices and tactical preparation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Continuous Improvement<\/strong>:\u00a0Ongoing professional development.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<strong>Specific Degree Requirements<\/strong> (33 Hours)\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6243 - Advanced Exercise Physiology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6323 - Sport Administration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6363 - Workshop in Kinesiology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6423 - Instructional Strategies and Techniques in Coaching<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6433 - Sport Safety and Injury Prevention<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6813 - Psychology of Athletics Coaching<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6823 - Scientific Analysis of Sports Skills and Motor Learning<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6833 - MS in Kinesiology - Coaching Capstone Portfolio<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6923 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6933 - Methods of Research in Kinesiology<\/li>\r\n \t<li>KINE 6943 - Legal Issues in Kinesiology<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","minor_requirements":"","Admission Requirements or Deadlines":"<div class=\"acalog-core\">\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong>:\u00a0Students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds may apply. 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Students who are seeking entrance into this program must also meet all the requirements listed below prior to enrolling in graduate courses.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make contact with the program director.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complete and return the application for acceptance into the Online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching Program packet which includes the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cover letter and resume including a minimum of three references<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\u201cAcknowledgement of Program Requirements\u201d form<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Cooperating Agency \/ Mentor Approval Form<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>If required by the cooperating agency,<\/strong>\u00a0you may be required to provide a copy of your Criminal History background check. You must complete one for acceptance to the program when required by the cooperating agency.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"acalog-core\">\r\n<h2>Procedure for Criminal History Check<\/h2>\r\n<ol start=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>The ASP form 122, Individual Record Check Form, must be completed in its entirety.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A check or money order in the amount of $25 made payable to the Arkansas State Police must be included for an Arkansas record check. 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