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M.S. Concentration in Coaching
The master's degree concentration in
coaching is designed for individuals who are
preparing for coaching careers in intercollegiate, interscholastic,
community, and professional sport programs. Internships are
available at local high schools, within the university athletic
department, and other sports-related organizations and
agencies.
Course Work
The
requirements for the M.S. degree in kinesiology include a
minimum of 30 credits in specified areas of study. A typical program plan
for master's degree students in coaching includes
some of the following courses. The exact program of study is
specified in an individual
program plan approved by the student's advisor.
- Required course - 3 credits
 | KIN 871 - Research
Methods in Kinesiology (3 credits) |
- Coaching concentration - minimum of
9 credits
| KIN 853 - Athletic Administration in Higher
Education (3 credits) |
| KIN 854 - Sport
Law for Administrators and Coaches (3 credits) |
| KIN 855 -
Psychosocial Bases of Coaching (3 credits)
or - KIN 401 Principles of Coaching II (4 credits) |
| KIN 856 -
Physical Bases of Coaching (3 credits)
or - KIN 400 Principles of Coaching I (4 credits) |
| KIN 482 - Ethics in Athletics in
Higher Education (2 credits) |
| KIN 858 - Issues and Techniques
in Student-Athlete Development
(3 credits) |
| KIN 890 -
Independent Study in Kinesiology (1-6 credits) |
| KIN 894 -
Field Experiences in Kinesiology (1-6 credits) |
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Breadth requirement -
minimum of 6 credits of
KIN graduate-level courses
outside of the
student's concentration
for students who did not complete an undergraduate degree in
kinesiology
- Elective courses - additional
credits in courses related to coaching.
Capstone Experiences
Master's degree students in the Department of
Kinesiology choose one of four capstone experiences in consultation with
their advisors and guidance committees. Each of the four options
includes a certifying examination.
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Plan A Thesis.
Students who choose this option complete a research
study as part of KIN 899 - Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits).
In addition, they must complete a 400-900 level research methods
course in addition to KIN 871 to prepare for the thesis research.
The defense of the completed thesis serves as the certifying
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Plan B Project. Students
who choose KIN 897 - Project in Kinesiology (1-4 credits) develop a
tangible product such as a position paper, teaching aid,
instructional videotape, web site, on-line course materials, journal
article, publishable literature review, lab manual, curriculum, etc.
The defense of the product serves as the certifying examination. |
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Plan B Internship.
KIN 893 - Internship in Kinesiology (1-6 credits) involves practical
learning experiences in the field under the supervision of a
qualified mentor. The student must complete a minimum of 60 hours in
the field per semester credit. The defense of the internship report
serves as the final certifying examination. |
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Certifying Examination.
Students
who elect to meet degree requirements through a minimum of 30
semester hours of course credits are required to demonstrate their
ability to clearly communicate their understanding of events, issues
and resolutions to problems in Kinesiology via a written certifying
examination. Students are expected to synthesize the knowledge and
understanding gained from course work and related experiences during
the master's degree program. |
Expectations
Expectations of KIN master's degree students are
individualized because of the different concentrations offered within
the department and the students' various educational goals.
Commonalities in expectations of master's degree students include: (a)
professional growth and involvement; (b) demonstrated ability to teach
within the context of the student's chosen field; and (c) knowledge and
skill as a consumer of research. Students who intend to pursue doctoral
study or research careers are also expected to develop ability to plan,
conduct, and disseminate research. Departmental expectations related to
that goal are described in
Expectations of M.S. Students, and related learning experiences
are described in Professional
Development Opportunities. These expectations are individualized
for students during advising and guidance committee meetings.
Related Web Sites
Admissions
Jo Ann Janes
Graduate Studies Secretary
Department of Kinesiology
3 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1049
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Phone: (517) 355-4736
Fax: (517) 355-1689
Email: kingrad@msu.edu |
Contact Information
Dr. Gail Dummer is the coordinator of the
coaching concentration. Contact her for additional information. Based
upon your interests and academic needs, she may refer you to other KIN
faculty members. Click on the name for Dr. Dummer's bio. Click on
her email address to send a message.
Dr. Gail M.
Dummer
Department of Kinesiology
138 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1049
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Phone:
(517) 355-4744
Fax: (517) 353-2944
E-mail:
dummer@msu.edu
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