in Kinesiology - Coaching
at Southern Arkansas University
About the Kinesiology – Coaching Master’s program
Specific Degree Requirements (33 Hours)
- KINE 6243 – Advanced Exercise Physiology
- KINE 6323 – Sport Administration
- KINE 6363 – Workshop in Kinesiology
- KINE 6423 – Instructional Strategies and Techniques in Coaching
- KINE 6433 – Sport Safety and Injury Prevention
- KINE 6813 – Psychology of Athletics Coaching
- KINE 6823 – Scientific Analysis of Sports Skills and Motor Learning
- KINE 6833 – MS in Kinesiology – Coaching Capstone Portfolio
- KINE 6923 – Statistical Methods in Kinesiology
- KINE 6933 – Methods of Research in Kinesiology
- KINE 6943 – Legal Issues in Kinesiology
Admission to the Online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching Graduate Program:
Admission to the School of Graduate Studies does not guarantee admission to online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching degree program. Students who are seeking entrance into this program must also meet all the requirements listed below prior to enrolling in graduate courses.
- Make contact with the program director.
- Complete and return the application for acceptance into the Online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching Program packet which includes the following:
- Cover letter and resume including a minimum of three references
- “Acknowledgement of Program Requirements” form
- The Cooperating Agency / Mentor Approval Form
- If required by the cooperating agency, you 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.
Procedure for Criminal History Check
- The ASP form 122, Individual Record Check Form, must be completed in its entirety.
- 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. An additional check or money order for $19.25, made payable to the Arkansas State Police, must be included for the FBI (national) record check.
- The signature on the ASP form 122 or approved agency form must be notarized.
- Return form and fingerprint card to:
Arkansas State Police, Identification Bureau
#1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209
To contact the Identification Bureau, you may call 501.618.8500.
The ASP form 122 and the fingerprint card are available by contacting the Program Director.
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It is the responsibility of each student to read and understand the Student Handbook for the Online Master of Science in Kinesiology-Coaching Degree Program and the Portfolio Guide for the Online Master of Science in Kinesiology-Coaching Degree Program
Criteria for Selection into Online MS in Kinesiology-Coaching Program
To ensure quality on-line instruction, the class size for each course is set at twenty students. In the event we receive more than twenty applicants to start each rotation the following criteria will be used to determine who will be selected:
- Undergraduate degree area/GPA
- GRE or MAT scores
- Graduate Assistantship at SAU
- Coaching experience
Only those applicants who have completed all admission requirements will be considered for selection into the program.
| Department: | Human Performance and Sport Sciences / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 33 |
| Categories: | Graduate |
| Completion Time: | 2 years * |
| Delivery: | Online |
* Based on 2 classes per semester including summer
The online Master of Science in Kinesiology-Coaching program (non-licensure) is designed to promote individual change within the professional practice of professionals enrolled in the program. The philosophical foundation of the master’s degree is to extend the students’ prior knowledge and experiences and provide growth in the seven Core Responsibilities within the National Standards for Sport Coaches. The responsibilities include:
- set vision, goals, and standards for a sport program
- engage in and support ethical principles
- build relationships
- develop a safe sport environment
- create a positive and inclusive sport environment
- conduct practices and prepare for competition
- strive for continuous improvement
Students will be able to demonstrate competencies outlined by the National Standards for Sport Coaches as well as the competencies that have been established for the graduate programs at Southern Arkansas University. The program will be delivered online to enable working professionals greater flexibility in completing their advanced educational studies. The online format enables working professionals to complete their master’s degree in a timelier manner. Many professionals working and/or living in communities within our region, due to restraints of time and distance, are unable to attend evening courses during the school year. The online environment allows more educators/coaches greater access to graduate education.
Learning Goals
- Our graduates can communicate effectively.
- Our graduates are prepared to be personally and socially responsible citizens.
- Our graduates can think critically, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Our graduates can use technology effectively in their fields.
- Our graduates have content knowledge in their chosen fields and necessary skills to be successful.
Program Contact
Average Graduate Tuition and Fees Per Year | ||
In-State | Out-of-State | |
SAU | $6,894 | $9,810 |
Arkansas | $7,702* | $13,663* |
Texas | $7,502* | $16,686* |
Louisiana | $9,748* | $19,310* |
*Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities’ published tuition and fees. Source: Department of Education
Our programs are routinely recognized as the best value programs nationally. SAU offers out-of-state tuition waivers to students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas who chose to live in university housing or reside in a bordering Texas county or Louisiana parish.
About SAU
Southern Arkansas University offers personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies.
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