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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MS in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration


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The Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration offers a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Recreation. Concentrations include Athletic Administration, Physical Education, Teacher Education, Adapted Sports, Recreation Management, Recreation Therapy, and Kinesiology. These concentrations provide a comprehensive graduate education, scholarship, and independent research. The concentrations are also designed to provide advanced study in teaching, learning, curriculum development, and leadership.

Admission Requirements


Perspective students interested in the Master of Science in Kinesiology and Recreation 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 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 the North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state.

II. Program Requirements for Traditional MS in Kinesiology and Recreation


Athletic Administration Concentration (Thesis Option) -24 hours


Athletic Administration Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours


Total Credits in the Internship Option - 33 hours


Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration - 15 hours


KRAG 5110 - Pedagogy in Advanced Physical Activity (3)
KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5510 - Analysis of Teaching (3)
KRAG 5530 - Clinical Supervision (3)
KRAG 5500 - Curriculum in Physical Education (3)

 

Total Credits in the Teacher Education Concentration - 33 hours


Adapted Physical Education Concentration - 15 hours


Total Credits in Adapted Physical Educatin Concentration - 33 hours


Elective Courses in Athletic Administration


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 availability of these approved courses.

KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
KRAG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)
KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)
KRAG 5320 - Advanced Concepts in Campus Recreation
KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3)
PADG 5140 - Public Finance and Budgeting (3)
PADG 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)
ENCG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3)

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