Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

Dr. Andrea Woodson-Smith, Interim Chair
Room C213 Leroy T. Walker Physical Education and Recreation Complex

Department Telephone: (919) 530-7433

Graduate Program Director: Dr. Catherine Dorwart

Room C226 Leroy T. Walker Physical Education and Recreation Complex

Phone: 919-530-6355

Overview

The Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration offers an on-campus and online Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration. Concentrations include Athletic Administration, Physical Education Teacher Education, Recreation Management, Adapted Sports Science and Recreation, Kinesiology, and Recreational Therapy. These concentrations provide a comprehensive graduate education in kinesiology and recreation administration and are created to stimulate professional competence, scholarship, and independent research skills. They are also designed to provide advanced study in teaching, learning, curriculum development, and leadership.

I. Admission Requirements

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Perspective students interested in the on-campus and online Master of Science in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration should hold a baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited institution. GRE scores are NOT REQUIRED. Applicants for admission to the graduate program in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration must follow the NCCU Graduate School admission procedures. Students interested in the Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration must have earned an undergraduate degree in Physical Education from an institution of higher education accredited by a regional association. Students seeking the Master of Science in the Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration must also have a North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state.

II. Program Requirements for Traditional MS in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

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Core Courses - 9 hours
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KRAG 5210 - Research Techniques (3)

KRAG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6)

KRAG 5905 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology and Recreation (6)

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Athletic Administration Concentration (Thesis Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

KRAG 5630 - Graduate Practicum in Kinesiology & Recreation (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits in the Research Option - 33 hours

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Athletic Administration Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

KRAG 5630 - Graduate Practicum in Kinesiology & Recreation (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits in Project Option - 33 hours

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Athletic Administration Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (9 hours)
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Course electives can be selected from the following list of courses:

Depending on which Exit Option students choose, the number of electives will vary. Students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 (Thesis Option) or 33 (Non-Thesis Option) credit hours. With the approval of their advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered once every four semesters and some are offered every other semester. Students should check with the graduate coordinator to assess the availability of these approved courses.

KRAG 5100 - Philosophical & Social Foundations of Recreation (3)
KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)

KRAG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)

KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)

KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)

KRAG 5220 - Principles in Coaching (3)

KRAG 5320 - Advanced Concepts in Campus Recreation (3)

KRAG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)

PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3)

PADG 5140 - Public Finance and Budgeting (3)

EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)

ENGG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3)

Total Credits in the Internship Option - 33 hours

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Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration - 15 hours
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KRAG 5110 - Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education (3)

KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)

KRAG 5510 - Analysis of Teaching (3)

KRAG 5530 - Clinical Supervision (3)

KRAG 5500 - Curriculum in Physical Education (3)

Education Core - 9 hours
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EDGR 5125 - Developmental and Psychological Foundations of Education (3)

EDGR 5130 - Teachers as Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities (3)

EDGR 5465 - Applied Measurement of Conceptual Framework via Practicum Experience and Capstone Project (3)

Total Credits in the Teacher Education Concentration - 33 hours

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Recreation Management Concentration (Thesis Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5100 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Recreation (3)

KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)

KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6-9 hours)

Total Credits for Recreation Management Concentration Thesis Option - 33 hours

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Recreation Management Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5100 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Recreation (3)

KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)

KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6-9 hours)

Total Credits for Recreation Management Concentration (Project Option) - 33 hours

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Recreation Management Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)

KRAG 5100 - Philosophical and Social Foundations of Recreation (3)

KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)

KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)

KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)

KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits for Recreation Management Concentration (Internship Option) - 33 hours

Elective Courses in the Recreation Management Graduate Program Curriculum
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All students must complete 33 credit hours.

Depending on which capstone option students choose, the number of electives will vary. Students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 credit hours. With the approval of the advisor, students may select elective courses not listed above below. Note: Some of these courses are offered only Fall or Spring semester each year. Students should check with the Graduate Coordinator of each program to assess the availability of these approved courses. Course electives can be selected from the following list of courses:

KRAG 5000 - Computer Applications (3)

KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

KRAG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)

KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)

KRAG 5152 - Advanced Methods and Processes in Recreational Therapy (3)

KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

KRAG 5220 - Principles in Coaching (3)

KRAG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)

KRAG 5320 - Advanced Concepts in Campus Recreation (3)

KRAG 5410 - Social Gerontology (3)

KRAG 5630 - Graduate Practicum in Kinesiology & Recreation (3)

KRAG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)

PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3)

EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)

ENGG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3)

II. Program Requirements for the Online MS in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

Core Courses - 9 hours
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KRAG 5210 - Research Techniques (3)

KRAG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6)

KRAG 5800 - Clinical Supervision in Adapted Sports (6)

KRAG 5910 - Graduate Internship in Recreational Therapy (6)

KRAG 5905 - Graduate Internship in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration (6)

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Online Adapted Sports Science and Recreation (Thesis Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5010 - Advanced Organization & Administration (3)
KRAG 5125 - Assessment in Adapted Sports (3)
KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)
KRAG 5220 - Principles of Coaching (3)
KRAG 5230 - Strength and Conditioning for Adapted Sports (3)
KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits for Thesis option - 33 hours

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Online Adapted Sports Science and Recreation Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
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Total Credits for Project option - 33 hours

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Online Adapted Sports Science and Recreation Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
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Total Credits for Internship option - 33 hours

All students must complete 33 credit hours.

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Depending on which Exit Option students select, students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 credit hours. With the approval of the advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered only in the Fall or Spring semester each year. Students should check with the Graduate Coordinator of each program to assess the availability of these approved courses.

KRAG 5110 - Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education (3)
KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)
KRAG 5320 - Advanced Concepts in Campus Recreation (3)
KRAG 5720 - Issues and Trends in Adapted Physical Education (3)
KRAG 5450 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3)
KRAG 5420 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
KRAG 5800 - Clinical Supervision in Adapted Sports (6)

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Online Kinesiology Concentration (Thesis Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5420 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
KRAG 5430- Exercise Prescription and Testing (3)
KRAG 5440 - Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior Change (3)
KRAG 5450 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3)
KRAG 5460 - Diversity and Cultural Issues in Kinesiology (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits in the Thesis Option - 33 hours

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Online Kinesiology Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5420 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
KRAG 5430 - Exercise Prescription and Testing (3)
KRAG 5440 - Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior Change (3)
KRAG 5450 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3)
KRAG 5460 - Diversity and Cultural Issues in Kinesiology (3)

Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits in Project Option - 33 hours

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Online Kinesiology Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5420 - Physiology of Exercise (3)
KRAG 5430 - Exercise Prescription and Testing (3)
KRAG 5440 - Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior Change (3)
KRAG 5450 - Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3)
KRAG 5460 - Diversity and Cultural Issues in Kinesiology (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits in the Internship Option - 33 hours

Elective Courses in Kinesiology
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Course electives can be selected from the following list of courses: Depending on which Exit Option students choose, the number of electives will vary. Students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 (Thesis Option) or 33 (Non-Thesis Option) credit hours. With the approval of their advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered once every four semesters and some are offered every other semester. Students should check with the graduate coordinator to assess the availability of these approved courses.

KRAG 5000 - Computer Applications (3)
KRAG 5230 - Strength and Conditioning for Adapted Sports (3)
KRAG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)
KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)
KRAG 5300 - Motor Development (3)
FCSG 5630 - Sports Nutrition (3)
FCSG 5910 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (3)
INBS 8000 - Health Disparities in Human Diseases (3)
NSCG 5840 - Weight Management, Obesity and Diabetes (3)
EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)
STQM 5900 - Special Topics in Data Analysis (3)
BIOG 5420 - Immunology (3)
CRIM 5610 - Statistics (3)

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Online Recreational Therapy Concentration (Thesis Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5141 - Advanced Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5143 - Advanced Assessment in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5145 - Advanced Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5152 - Advanced Methods and Procedures in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5300 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5410 - Social Gerontology in Recreational Therapy (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits for Recreational Therapy Concentration (Thesis Option) - 33 hours
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Online Recreational Therapy Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5141- Advanced Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5143 - Advanced Assessment in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5145 - Advanced Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5152 - Advanced Methods and Procedures in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5330 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5410 - Social Gerontology in Recreational Therapy (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits for Recreational Therapy Concentration (Project option) - 33 hours

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Online Recreational Therapy Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
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KRAG 5141 - Advanced Program Design and Evaluation in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5143 - Advanced Assessment in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5145 - Advanced Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5152 - Advanced Methods and Procedures in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5330 - Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy (3)
KRAG 5410 - Social Gerontology in Recreational Therapy (3)
Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Total Credits for Recreational Therapy Concentration (Internship Option)- 33 hours

Elective Courses in the Recreational Therapy Graduate Program Curriculum
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All students must complete 33 credit hours.
Depending on which capstone option students choose, the number of electives will vary. Students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 credit hours. With the approval of the advisor, students may select elective courses not listed above below. Note: Some of these courses are offered only in the Fall or Spring semester each year. Students should check with the Graduate Coordinator of each program to assess the availability of these approved courses.

Courses electives can be selected from the following list of courses:
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KRAG 5100 - Philosophical & Social Foundations of Recreation (3)
KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)
KRAG 5125 - Assessment in Adapted Sports (3)
KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
KRAG 5160 - Financial Management (3)
KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)
KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics & Leadership (3)
EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)
ENGG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3)
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III. Exit Requirements
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A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher is required. Students must complete a minimum of 33 hours of coursework including a Thesis for the MS with Thesis option, a minimum of 33 hours of coursework including a Project for the MS with Project option, and a minimum of 33 hours of coursework including a 6-credit hour Internship for the MS with Internship option.

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