Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation

The Kinesiology, Sport, & Recreation degree (KSPR) is designed to be an applied studies and interdisciplinary program. This 37 hour degree includes four primary areas of study.

Coaching & Sport Science
Exercise Science
Recreation Management
Sport Ministry

All KSPR students must have the following 10 hours of core classes:

Internship (1 hour)
Statistical Analysis and Interpretation (3 hours)
Research Methods 1 (3 hours)
Research Methods II (3 hours)

The remaining 27 hours are approved in consultation with the program director and are selected from a wide variety of Kinesiology, Sport, & Recreation courses.

Highlights of the KSPR Program

Small class sizes ranging from 5-10 students
Several NIRSA William N. Wasson Awards for outstanding leadership and scholarship in recreation
Strong working relationships with national associations associated with Kinesiology, Sport, Recreation and Ministry
Students are provided many professional development opportunities to publish and present at local, state, and national levels
Students from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds are welcome as the program is interdisciplinary
Ability to design own KSPR degree program in consultation with program director
Graduate assistantships available with sport teams and professors
Teaching assistantships available for physical activity classes, supervision of intramurals, and fitness center
Applied program, so courses are designed to equip students with practical skills
Almost all classes taught by faculty that hold doctoral degrees
Can complete 37 hour program within four semesters (including summer)