Program Overview
The Physical Education - Sports Administration at Eastern Kentucky University is a MSc programme in Education over 24 months, 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 Physical Education - Sports Administration 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Richmond, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Education - Sports Administration 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
- Sports Information Programs
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Tests and Measurements in PE
- Special Topics in PE
- Research Methods in Health & PE (required)
- Including Dance in the P-12 Curriculum
- Financial Aspects of Sport
- Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
- Sport Marketing, Promotions and Fund Raising
- Physiological Bases of Physical Fitness
- Sociology of Sport
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Policy & Governance in Sport
- Legal Issues in Sport
- History & Philosophy of PE & Sport
- Organization & Administration of Sport (recommended)
- Seminar in Physical Education
- Written Comprehensive Exam (required)
- Issues in Physical Education, Exercise and Sport
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelors Degree in a related field
- Minimum 2.75 Undergraduate GPA
- Two letters of reference sent directly to the Graduate Coordinator
- One of the following: Minimum score of 365 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Minimum score of 170 in each of the Quantitative and Verbal areas of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and 3.5 in the Analytical area
- Students with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 are not required to take the GRE or MAT for admission. Students may be granted provisional admission for their first semester if they have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 but have not yet taken either the GRE or MAT.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, United States
Eastern Kentucky 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- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 24 months