Sport Coaching Education MS

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Program-at-a-Glance (Graduate)

Credit Hours:

Total Hours: 36

Cost per Credit Hour:

494.12

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Completion Time:

1-2 years *pending hours enrolled.

Accreditation:

SACSCOC

Special Requirements:

1. Statement of Purpose 2. CV/Resume

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You love sports, but you also see yourself as an educator and a leader. You have a lot to share and you want to help people grow. You already have the characteristics of a great coach; The University of Southern Mississippi’s Sport Coaching Education Master’s online degree will help you take your coaching skills to the next level. A fully online Sport Coaching Education degree from Southern Miss will give you an advanced understanding of training and leadership techniques, human mental and physical development, sports skills, and the latest technological advancements in athletic evaluation.

It goes beyond rallying the team—to coach is to motivate individuals toward self-improvement. And the more you know, the better coach you will be. No matter where you live, get a degree from one of the top coaching education programs in the country.

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Your future starts at Southern Miss!

The University of Southern Mississippi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools of Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). That means you can expect a program with the highest standards and quality.

The Graduate School will be authorizing standardized test waivers to applicants to the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 terms.

Check out some of the jobs our graduates landed after earning this degree:

  • Sports and fitness coach for kids
  • Sports Coach (youth, high school, club, collegiate, or high performance)
  • Youth Sports Instructor
  • Athletic Performance Coach
  • College Scout
  • Assistant Coach
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

 

 

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Course Requirements (36-39 hours)

Course Credits
Advanced Motor Development
3 hrs.
Motor Learning
3 hrs.
Sport Psychology
3 hrs.
Foundations and Trends in Kinesiology
3 hrs.
Organizational Leadership and Management in Sport
3 hrs.
Advanced Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs
3 hrs.
Advanced Sport Coaching Methodology
3 hrs.
Legal Aspects of Sport
3 hrs.
Research Techniques I
3 hrs.
Research Techniques II
3 hrs.
Sport Skill Analysis
3 hrs.

Students must select either thesis or nonthesis option.

Thesis Option:

Course Credits
Thesis (1-6 hrs. for a total of 6 hrs.) or
3 hrs.

Nonthesis Option:

Course Credits
Practicum (1-6 hrs.)
3 hrs.

Additional Note

Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.

Frequently Asked Questions
Are there additional fees for the online Sport Coaching Education Degree?

Additional course fees may apply to the online Sport Coaching Education degree. Fees range between $20 – $60.

Visit our grad school application page to find the steps you’ll need to complete in order to be admitted to Southern Miss.

The online Sport Coaching Education degree program is designed for students who work and want to go to school part-time. We offer two courses a semester (fall, spring, summer), with the goal of each student graduating in two years.

We offer Fall start admission dates.

Dr. Melissa Thompson ( m.thompson@usm.edu )

Visit our calendar page and choose the term that applies.

You must enroll in at least 12 credit hours in order to have full-time status in the spring and fall semesters and at least 9 credit hours in order to have full-time status in the summer semester for the online Sport Coaching Education degree.

Yes, you’ll start and end classes on the same date as the in-person students do.

No, none of the classes in the online Sport Coaching Education degree program have face-to-face requirements.

It is up to the instructor of a course if exams require a proctor. You should always read the content in the syllabus and on-line course site to determine if a proctor is needed. There is an application that must be completed at least 15 days prior to taking an exam.

To find pricing information, visit our pricing page. For financial aid information, view our financial aid page. For detailed tuition information, visit our business services page.

Please visit our programs page here: https://online.usm.edu/programs/

Other classes that aren’t listed may count towards your online Sport Coaching Education degree once your transcript has been evaluated and posted.

No, online students pay resident tuition.

If yes, visit online.usm.edu/military for more information on how Southern Miss can serve you and your needs.   We will help you with funding and scholarship information, admissions, and course enrollment.

If you still have questions, please visit our FAQ page, or take a moment to fill out our form at the bottom of the screen, and we will reach out to you!

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements
In addition to the requirements detailed in Admissions Requirements and Procedures, applicants must submit the following documents:

  1. Official scores from one of the following standardized exams – Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Praxis II: Physical Education Content Knowledge (5091), Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (scores and proof of certification), or ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (scores and proof of certification).
  2. Statement of purpose
  3. Résumé
  4. Three Letters of Recommendation

Program Requirements and Academic Policies
See General Degree Requirements and General Academic Information.

 

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