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Health and Sport Science, M.S.

Overview

Do you want to pursue your diverse interests in the field of health and sport science? Do you want to address the competencies essential to the professional development of both health educators and sport administrators?

Students in this program will learn to:

  1. Evaluate and synthesize the scholarly literature in the area of Health and Sport Science.
  2. Communicate advanced knowledge and ideas in the area of Health and Sport Science through well-organized writing and speech.
  3. Analyze and interpret data in the area of Health and Sport Science.
  4. Conduct independent research or applied research project appropriate to Health and Sport Science.

The Master of Health and Sport Science offers four options:

  • School Health Education
  • Sport Administration/Management
  • Sport Analytics
  • Exercise Rehabilitation

Coursework and fieldwork focus on developing the knowledge, understanding, and experiences required of professionals in the area of health education and sport administration/management.

 

Admission Requirements

Beyond the admission requirements for the Graduate College, admission to the M.S. Health and Sport Science program requires:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a 2.5 overall GPA of undergraduate coursework or a scaled score above the 25th percentile on the GRE/MAT prior to the first enrollment.

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DEGREE AVAILABLE AT

  • Tahlequah
  • Online

Online delivery mode

All courses are delivered online, with either synchronous or asynchronous
classes that are facilitated by an engaged faculty member that has the experiences and content knowledge to support your successes.

Course Duration: 8 and 16 weeks

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Contact

Dr. MooSong Kim
Department Chair

 

Health and Sport Science Core (18 hours)

  • H ED 5443 - Statistical Analysis of Health and Sport Science
  • H ED 5553 - Research Methods in Health and Sport Science
  • H ED 5563 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health and Sport Science
  • H ED 5740 - Seminars in Health Education and Sport (2 hours required)
  • H ED 5953 - Capstone
  • H ED 5990 - Internship in Health and Sport Science (4 hours required)

Four Options (18 hours each)

School Health Education

  • H ED 5013 - Foundations of School Health Education and Promotion
  • H ED 5113 - Epidemiology in Health Education
  • H ED 5183 - Curriculum and Instruction in School Health Education
  • H ED 5223 - Contemporary Issues in Adolescent Health
  • H ED 5473 - Organization and Administration in School Health Education
  • MPH 5843 - Cultural Competency for Community Public Health

Sport Administration/Management

  • MGMT 5213 - Sports Marketing and Communications
  • MGMT 5243 - Sports Finance Management
  • MGMT 5273 - Sports Management Leadership
  • SPMG 5013 - Introduction to Sport Analytics
  • SPMG 5153 - Sport Economics
  • SPMG 5333 - Sports Facility Management

Sport Analytics

  • IS 5313 - Structured Data Design and Querying
  • MGMT 5243 - Sports Finance Management
  • SPMG 5013 - Introduction to Sport Analytics
  • SPMG 5133 - Sport Business Analytics
  • SPMG 5153 - Sport Economics
  • SPMG 5163 - Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Sports

Exercise Rehabilitation

  • H ED 5233 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
  • H ED 5253 - Advanced Exercise and Rehabilitation Modality
  • H ED 5263 - Advanced Principles in Biomechanics
  • H ED 5273 - Aging and Rehabilitation Exercise
  • H ED 5283 - Neuromechanical Control and Regulation of Coordinated Movement
  • H ED 5293 - Rehabilitation and Exercise Injury Psychology

See course catalog for full degree requirements