Take a walk on the business side of sports and athletics. Our master’s program is specifically designed for full-time teachers and coaches who are interested in advancing their careers within athletic administration. As you pursue your degree, you will be challenged to apply concepts like sport psychology, finance and facilities operation to real-world problems and find feasible solutions. In one year, you can be prepared for such positions as high school/college athletic director or campus coordinator through our 100% online health, kinesiology and sports studies program.
A degree in health, kinesiology and sports studies will offer you the opportunity to:
Develop a critical mindset for protecting your student-athletes, coaching staff and program integrity.
Expand your knowledge of current trends and issues in athletic administration as you advance your problem-solving skills.
Master the art of time management during your main sport season as you face the challenges of working full-time and participating in the operations and management of your chosen sport.
Acquire statistical methods, systematic research techniques and optional internship experience.
Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies (MS) :: Careers Athletic Administration
Careers
Our program gives you the flexibility to continue your existing career through online classes while providing challenging coursework to help you further develop your expertise. Our graduates go on to work in a variety of sports venues such as college athletic programs and larger school districts throughout Texas.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Athletic Director (median salary for 0-5 years)
$56,665
Data from “McQuerry, L. How much money does a high school athletic director make? Chron.com.” Accessed 25 September 2020.
Health, Kinesiology & Sports Studies (MS) Athletic Administration:: FEATURED COURSES
Featured Courses
Governance and Ethics in SportHHPS 520
Explore ethical problems in the contemporary sport industry at the high school, collegiate and professional levels and the theoretical models for analyzing these problems.
Sociology of Sport and Physical ActivityHHPS 535
Examine the social institution of sport and physical activity and consequences for American society, including social organization from play to professional sport.
Facilities & Equipment in Kinesiology & SportHHPS 564
Acquire information, practical knowledge and skill competencies needed for facility and event management within the context of sport activities.
Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies (MS) :: Course Delivery and Resources Athletic Administration
Course Delivery
This program is 100% online. You can complete this 30-credit hour degree program in one year by taking nine credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and six credit hours during the summer terms.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
2 Letters of Recommendation
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School PO Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
Personal Statement
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management or Sports Coaching.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a:
An awarded master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of at least a 3.25 on the degree
An awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
A minimum of 3.0 overall GPA on six hours of graduate level health, kinesiology, sport studies coursework at A&M-Commerce, or another regionally accredited university, with departmental approval
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Select “Create a new graduate school admissions application.”
Select “Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce)” as your “Target University.”
Select “Health, Kinesiology & Sport Studies, MS” as your “Major.”
Pay the $75 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Step 2. Submit Documents
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to [email protected].
We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
Postal Alternative
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact [email protected] for more information.
2 Letters of Recommendation
Request two signed letters of recommendation, on letterhead, from professionals who can attest to your goals and ability to succeed in the program. Those individuals should:
If you are unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
Texas A&M University-Commerce Attn: Graduate School 2600 S. Neal St. Commerce Texas 75428
Personal Statement
In 1-2 pages, describe your background, goals and desired concentration: Athletic Administration, Exercise Science, International Sport Management, or Sports Coaching.
Resume or CV
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
Test Scores (if required)
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have a:
An awarded master’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of at least a 3.25 on the degree
An awarded bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with an overall GPA of 3.00 or a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate degree
A minimum of 3.0 overall GPA on six hours of graduate level health, kinesiology, sport studies coursework at A&M-Commerce, or another regionally accredited university, with departmental approval
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
English Proficiency
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to Texas A&M University-Commerce:
TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Official Sponsor Documents
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
Official sponsor statement
Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $26,025 USD which is less than 1 year old
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
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