Learn while working
This 50% online, 50% on-ground, 35-hour Master of Science in kinesiology and sport administration is designed to help further the careers of current professionals in the areas of physical education, coaching and sport–especially teachers and coaches–while they work full time.
- Take majority of courses in the summer
- Complete a capstone internship or thesis
- Open to both licensure and non-licensure students*
(*This program does not grant licensure) - Competitive tuition rates
Program goals
Sport is much more than just playing a game: it is a powerful change agent that is evident in our global society, both historically and socially.
This program will:
Teach and foster best practices in physical education instruction- Improve coaching by addressing advanced topics such as strategy, motivation, and psychology
- Provide training in sport administration and sport business
- Explore the spiritual aspects involved with kinesiology and sport
- Provide a research component in kinesiology and sport administration
Opportunities
- Become qualified to teach physical education and kinesiology courses at the junior college and college level with the program's 18 hours of graduate-level kinesiology courses
- Become a certified registered athletic administrator through the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association (optional)
- Pursue AD positions with the program's significant Athletic and Sport Management component
Admission Requirements
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the online application.
- Request official transcripts* be sent directly from previous institutions to kinesiology@harding.edu.
- Request three letters of recommendation.
- Upload a resume.
*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.
ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5, or 2.75 on your last 60 hours.
- Applicants with less than a 2.50 GPA can appeal to the Kinesiology Graduate committee for provisional acceptance.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students who (1) speak English as a second language, and have (2) not previously completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited American college or university must meet a minimum score on a nationally recognized test of English language proficiency such as the TOEFL or IELTS. However, in lieu of these exams, professional programs in the health sciences may assess such students with an interview and/or a writing exam.
Minimum TOEFL scores acceptable for admission to the university are 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (Internet-based test). The minimum IELTS score is 6.0. Scores must not be older than two years prior to the date of application to the university. Please note that individual programs may have more stringent minimum requirements.
50% of the classes can be taken online, while the other 50% must be taken on-ground.
Please direct any questions to:
Harding University
Phone: 501-279-4761
Email: kinesiology@harding.edu
When to Apply
Admission is rolling.
Spring 2022: Apply by December 28
Summer 2022: Apply by May 25
Fall 2022: Apply by August 10
Fall 2022: Apply by August 10
Academic Catalog
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Capstone Experience
At the end of the program, each student will have the opportunity to complete a 235 hour internship or write a master’s thesis. Both of these opportunities are designed to allow each student to showcase what they have learned in the master’s program. The thesis will allow for direct involvement with the master’s faculty and the internship will be tailored to fit each student’s career goals.
Faculty for Master's Program
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Stephen Burks, Ed.D. |
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Patrick McGaha, Ph.D |
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J.D. Yingling, Ed.D. |
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STAFF |
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Debbie Harrison, B.S. |