Sport and Recreation Administration (M.S.)

Program Coordinator/Contact

Kendra Kattelmann, Department Head
Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences
Intramural Building 116, Box 2203
605-688-4668
E-mail: kendra.kattelmann@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/health-and-nutritional-sciences/ms-sport-and-recreation-administration

Program Information

The Sport and Recreation Administration program is designed to prepare students for careers in sport and recreation administration and/or to improve their knowledge and expertise as coaches and teachers in leadership positions. The goals of the program are to provide students with knowledge and experiences which improve the depth and breadth of professional competency, enhance written and oral communication, promote an appreciation for the ways research can inform practice and/or prepare them for advanced study at the doctorate level.

Course Delivery Format

The program consists of lecture and experiential learning opportunities.

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences aims to provide premier academic programs and high-quality services to students. A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified graduate students.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science	Option A - Thesis	32 Credit Hours
	Option B - Research/Design Paper	33 Credit Hours
	Option C - Coursework Only	36 Credit Hours

Core Requirements

HNS 783 - Research Methods in Health and Nutritional Sciences Credits: 3
PE 770 - Sport and Recreation Administration Credits: 3
RECR 750 - Foundations of Sport and Recreation Administration Credits: 3
PE 771 - Seminar in Sport and Recreation Administration Credits: 3
RECR 760 - Advanced Sport and Recreation Marketing Credits: 3
PE 772 - Financial Aspects of Sport and Recreation Administration (COM) Credits: 3
RECR 762 - Ethics in Sport and Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 515 - Sport and Recreation Facility Management Credits: 3

Select one of the following options

Option A - Thesis

HNS 798 - Thesis Credits: 1-7 (5 credits required)
Electives: 3

Option B - Research/Design Paper

HNS 788 - Master’s Research Problems/Projects Credits: 1-7 (3 credits required)
Electives: 6

Option C - Coursework Only

HNS 794 - Internship Credits: 1-7 (3 credits required)
Electives: 9

Total Required Credits: 32 (Option A), 33 (Option B), 36 (Option C)

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 79-80 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.0

General Requirements

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .