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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology and Sport Studies, M.A. (Sport Management Concentration)


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General Program Information


Graduate School Contact:

Rene Palumbo; palumbo@etsu.edu; 423-439-6158

Mauro Palmero, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sport Management Program Coordinator
Box 70654
(423) 439-4382
e-mail: palmero@etsu.edu

Chris Ayres, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Department Chair
Box 70654
(423) 439-5259
e-mail: ayresc@etsu.edu

Faculty:

Chris Ayres; Jason Davis; Andy Dotterweich; R.J. Elbin, Hugh Lamont, Gary Lhotsky, Diana Mozen; Mike Ramsey; Mike Stone.

Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Sport Studies

The Department of Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Sciences offers the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Kinesiology and Sport Studies with concentrations in Exercise Physiology and Performance, and Sport Management. These concentrations are designed to prepare students in rehabilitation programs; corporate and community wellness programs, athletic administration, sport management, motorsport management, and advanced graduate studies.

Program Admission Requirements

The following are required for admission into the M.A. in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences graduate program:

  1. An undergraduate degree in physical education, exercise science, sport management, or closely related field;
  2. GRE scores (Sport Management concentration will accept GMAT in lieu of GRE);
  3. 2.7 cumulative undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale;
  4. Resume and contact information for at least three academic references;
  5. Essay explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Department of KLSS and ETSU.
     

Degree Requirements


All graduate students in the M.A. in Kinesiology and Sport Studies graduate program are required to take the following core courses:

Total Core Hours Required: 9 Credit Hours


Note:


In addition to the nine-hour core listed above, requirements for each concentration are listed below. Other program electives may be arranged in consultation with the program coordinator.

Sport Management Concentration


Total Concentration Hours: 21 Credit Hours


Approved Concentration Electives: 6 Credit Hours


All electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator.

Motorsport Operations Track Requirements


Total Required Hours: 36 Credit Hours


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