Master of Science in Kinesiology - Coaching Education

Become a better coach, online.

This 13-month program was created by full-time, Georgia Southern University faculty with coaching experience in 1998, has been fully online to fit into your busy schedule since 2007, and is still taught by full-time faculty with coaching experience. Our relevant coursework in areas such as performance enhancement, program administration, athletic training, and coaching effectiveness is immediately applicable to coaches at any level, sport, or setting. In addition, our program is nationally accredited by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education, a rigorous review process ensuring curriculum alignment with the National Standards for Sport Coaches.

This program is accredited by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Regular admission will be considered for students with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale) for the last 60 credit hours*
• A full vitae or resume that includes the following:
  • Work History
  • Professional experiences
  • Membership and participation in professional organizations
  • Other experiences related to the academic program
  • Contact information for a minimum of three references
• A College of Graduate Studies online application

*Provisional admission will be considered to those with a minimum 2.50 (4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA for the last 60 credit hours.

*Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to that graduate degree program.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

This program is a cohort-centered program. Each summer session (June), a cohort of coaches begin their program. We do not accept students to begin the program for the fall or spring semesters. Students must be coaching while in the program.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.