Sport Science/Coaching: Master's Program

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The sport science/coaching graduate program option has been designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in learning how to become effective coaches and managers in a sport organization. The program has been designed based on the published NASPE National Standards. Licensed educators may be able to use the sport science program to meet the master/30-hour requirement for the second renewal of their professional licensure. However, these individuals should seek renewal from their local professional development committee.

Types of research conducted: Dr. Kornspan has conducted and published research related to the behavior and cognition of expert and novice coaches. Specifically, this coaching research has focused on the differences between expert and novice coaches. Additionally, Dr. Kornspan has conducted research related to the motivational reasons that coaches believe youth participate in sport. Dr. Kornspan’s coaching research has been published in the Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, and Perceptual and Motor Skills.

Dr. Lee’s research interest areas include cultural and social aspects of sport marketing & management and globalization and sport. He has conducted research on sport sponsorship, sport brand management, sport marketing outsourcing, and sport fan behavior. Currently, he is a member of Sport Marketing Association (SMA) and North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS).

Admissions standards: Full admission to this program is granted to students who have earned a 2.75 grade point average on a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Provisional admission to this program is granted to students who have earned a 2.5- 2.74 grade point average on a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Those receiving provisional admission must meet with the Sport Science/Coaching Committee to plan the necessary 9 credits of course work that need to be completed at the graduate level with a grade of “B” or better before the student can be upgraded to full admission.

Program meets the needs of the state and region: The program meets the needs of Northeast Ohio and the State of Ohio by training students to be effective coaches and managers and to prepare students for doctoral work in the field of sport and exercise science.

Placement objectives of graduates: Many job opportunities exist related to the sport science/coaching major. Many students in the program have plans of obtaining a college coaching position. Also, students in the program will pursue or continue a career in teaching and coaching at the secondary level. Currently, graduates of sport science/coaching program are assistant or head coaches at various universities and colleges throughout the nation. Graduates have also pursued careers as strength and conditioning coaches and personal trainers. Finally, many graduates have decided to pursue careers related to sport management in recreational sport, collegiate sport, or professional sport.