Kinesiology and Sport Administration

Improve coaching by addressing advanced topics such as strategy, motivation, and psychology.

Learn while working

This Master of Science in kinesiology and sport administration is a 30-hour program. Complete courses 100% online or take up to 50% of courses on ground. It 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.

Kinesiology and Sport Admin program

Program goals

Sport is more than playing a game: it is a change agent that is evident both historically and socially in our global society.

This program will:

 

Opportunities

Admission Requirements

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

*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
Email: kinesiology@harding.edu

When to Apply

Admission is rolling.  

Spring:  Apply by December 28
Summer: Apply by May 25
Fall: Apply by August 10
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
Stephen Burks

Stephen Burks, Ed.D.
Professor and Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Phone: 501-279-5183
Academic Emphasis: Health & Physical Education
sburks@harding.edu

Patrick McGaha

Patrick McGaha, Ph.D
Associate Professor/Head Baseball Coach
Phone: 501-279-4344 or 501-279-5759
Academic Emphasis: Physical Education
pmcgaha@harding.edu

J.D. Yingling

J.D. Yingling, Ed.D.
Professor/Aquatics Director
Phone: 501-279-4756 
Academic Emphasis: Physical Education/Swimming
jdyingling@harding.edu

Greg Harris

Greg Harris, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Head Women's Soccer Coach
Phone: 501-279-4911 
Academic Emphasis: Sport Counseling
gharris@harding.edu

STAFF

 
Debbie Harrison

Debbie Harrison, B.S.
Kinesiology Secretary
Phone: 501-279-4759
dharrison@harding.edu

Contact Information


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