Kinesiology, Recreation Leadership Track, M.S.

Admission

In addition to The Graduate School qualifications for admissions, potential candidates must meet the requirements of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. For more information, see the application website.

In all programs, courses must be selected with the approval of the adviser in accordance with the professional goals of the student. Students applying to kinesiology are expected to have satisfactory Graduate Record Examination scores and adequate undergraduate preparation including at least one course in a cognate area of the discipline.

Mission

The Sport & Recreation Leadership program is designed to empower students with the education and skill sets necessary to succeed and become a leader in the sport or recreation industries.

The Department of Kinesiology is dedicated to the development of future leaders in professions that maximize the potential of individuals and society through physical activity, exercise, and sport.

Program goals are to help students:

• Identify and describe important issues relevant to physical activity, and exercise and sport science.
• Educate others about the relevance of physical activity, exercise and sport to individuals and to society.
• Develop and administrate safe, effective and scientifically based physical activity, exercise and sport programs that address individual, community and societal needs.
• Enable students to evaluate the quality of information germane to the disciplines of physical activity, exercise and sport science.
• Develop the skills needed to conduct quality research.
• Conceive a cognate area of study within the professional field in which they intend to work.

Recreation Leadership Track

The 33-credit hour Recreation Leadership track is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Recreation management or leadership in private, public, or nonprofit agencies. Students who complete the Recreation Leadership requirements are prepared to work at all levels of recreation leadership. Graduates of this Recreation Leadership track may find employment in positions in areas such as public, private, and non-profit agencies, commercial recreation, professional and amateur sport associations, theme parks, hospitality management, facility management, and youth sports programs. An internship is required in this program.