Program Overview
The Kinesiology - Sport Pedagogy Concentration at Mississippi State University is a MSc programme in Education, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Sport Pedagogy Concentration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Sport Pedagogy Concentration programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- PE 8103 Developing Coaching Expertise
- PE 8113 Curriculum Construction in Physical Education
- PE 8163 Seminar in Physical Education
- PE 8203 Psychological Aspects of Sport
- RESEARCH CORE (6 credit hours)
- KI 8303 Research in Kinesiology
- KI 8313 Interpretation of Data in Kinesiology
- EP 6153 Training Techniques for Exercise and Sport
- EP 8253 Doping and Supplement Use in Sports
- EP 8443 Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Exercise
- EP 8453 Biomechanics of Human Movement
- SS 8203 Funding of Sport
- SS 8803 Sport Law
- SS 8883 Ethical Issues in Sport
- EDS 8243 Advanced Planning and Managing of Learning
- EDS 8623 Principles of Effective Instruction in Secondary Schools
- EDX 8173 Special Education in the Regular Classroom
- Students select one of the three following concluding options. Note: students who select
- the directed individual study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A completed MSU Graduate School application form
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores
- Three professional letters of recommendation; at least two individuals providing letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant\xc2\x92s academic ability (e.g., former professors)
- A written statement of purpose, which should highlight the applicant\xc2\x92s qualifications, abilities, and academic/professional background; the statement should reflect a strong sense of career direction relevant to the program the applicant is seeking to enter.
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (only required for international applicants whose native language is not English
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,021 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 391 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 21 year(s)