Athletic Administration, MS

The Athletic Administration MS is a leadership degree.  It is focused on the development of skills and knowledge related to the administration of athletics. It is intended for individuals who teach and coach, or those interested in exploring possibilities for becoming school athletic directors or leaders in other types of athletic administration. Past graduates are in the following fields: interscholastic and intercollegiate athletic administration, college intramural management, sport & facility management, indoor/outdoor sport recreation management, and private athletic businesses. The program expands on topics included in the instructional curriculum of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Opportunities exist to gain additional NIAAA certification as part of this program.

Please contact Physical Education, School Health & Movement Studies to get more information about applying.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate clear and consistent evidence of a vision for an athletic program (or similar organization) that is effectively communicated to coaches, athletes, personnel and organization.
• Demonstrate competencies for improving programs and meeting the diverse needs of all coaches, athletes, and personnel in the organization. They will understand various leadership traits and styles.
• Understand the importance of operating an organization within the law and through risk-management practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the research process.