Kinesiology and Sport Management (M.A.)

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Program Overview

Prepare for careers in corporate fitness, management, facility operations, performance enhancement, and athletic administration. The exercise science specialization emphasizes human performance training, while the sport management specialization provides expertise in the business of sport, suitable for roles such as athletic director, event coordinator or facility manager. The exercise science specialization is offered with thesis or non-thesis. The sport management specialization in non-thesis only. Learn more at usd.edu/ksm .

DELIVERY: On campus | Online

Master of Arts, Kinesiology and Sport Management-Exercise Science Specialization Thesis: Total 30 credit hours

Core Coursework (12 credit hours)

KSM 790 - Seminar (C) 3 cr
KSM 798 - Thesis 1-6 cr (6 credit hours required)
EDER 761 - Graduate Research & Design (C) 3 cr

Exercise Science Specialization (18 credit hours)

Note: The Master of Kinesiology in Sport Management Thesis option, is only offered with the Exercise Science Specialization.

Master of Arts, Kinesiology and Sport Management-Exercise Science Specialization Non-thesis: Total 30 credit hours

Core Coursework (12 credit hours)

KSM 790 - Seminar (C) 3 cr
KSM Electives 6 cr hrs
EDER 761 - Graduate Research & Design (C) 3 cr

Exercise Science Specialization Coursework (18 credit hours)

Master of Arts, Kinesiology and Sport Management-Sport Management Specialization: Total 30 credit hours

Core Coursework (6 credit hours)

KSM 790 - Seminar (C) 3 cr
EDER 761 - Graduate Research & Design (C) 3 cr

Sport Management Specialization Coursework (24 credit hours)

General Application Requirements

Completed application
$35 application fee
Official transcripts*
Letters of recommendation*
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

State Authorization- It Matters Where You Live

If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference USD’s State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

Questions?

Division of Kinesiology and Sport Management
605-658-5551 | ksm@usd.edu | usd.edu/ksm

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad