M.Ed. in applied kinesiology with emphasis in sport management
Overview
The M.Ed. in applied kinesiology is offered by the School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development. It is a graduate-level, practitioner-based program.
The sport management emphasis involves a primary focus on the management of sport and physical activity settings. The curriculum was developed for students who want to pursue general preparation in the area of managing a variety of sporting endeavors.
The 30-credit degree program includes:
- 4 required courses that will provide students with a well-balanced perspective of the industry in a traditional classroom setting
- 2 required independent study courses that allow students to apply their academic knowledge to a real life/practical experience in a professional sport or physical activity organization
- Multiple elective course options that allow students to focus on topics they find the applicable and interesting in relation to the sport and physical activity industry
Many of our classes are offered late afternoon and evenings.
Program information
Associated faculty: Ross, Kihl, Allison, Buysse, Richardson
Admission
The college reviews applications on an ongoing basis. Application reviews for specific academic terms begin by the following dates. Students are encouraged to submit application materials to Student Services by the following dates:
- November 1—spring semester admission
- March 1—summer session admission
- July 1—fall semester admission
Admission requirements include the following criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in physical education or kinesiology, with a 2.50 minimum grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution. Applicants who do not hold a degree in physical education or kinesiology may need to take some undergraduate prerequisite courses after admission.
All applicants must submit the following items:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you have attended or are currently attending, except the University of Minnesota. Transcripts must be received from the issuing school in a sealed and stamped envelope, and mailed to CEHD Student Services, 360 Education Sciences Bldg, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
- Any student with a U.S. bachelor's degree or a comparable foreign degree from an accredited college or university may apply to CEHD. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary academic study must be submitted. If you completed coursework at a university outside of the United States, your transcripts must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation center. Request a “course-by-course” evaluation. This process can take four-six weeks, so please plan in advance. A suggested provider of this service is Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). You can, however, use any provider that is an accredited member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
- Applied kinesiology developmental applied physical education (DAPE) focus area applicants must submit a copy of current K-12 physical education license(s).
All applicants must upload or submit the following items with their online applications:
- Résumé
- Personal Statement describing your career goals and rationale for interest in the M.Ed. program (limit two pages)
- Application fee of $55.00 charged when your online application is submitted. Fees must be paid with a credit card.
Nonnative English speakers and/or international students
All nonnative English speakers must submit an official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). (Exceptions may be granted for applicants who will have completed 16 semester or 24 quarter credits within the past 24 months in residence as a full-time student at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States before entering the University of Minnesota.)
Minimum TOEFL score requirements:
- Internet-based test: 79-80
- Computer-based test: 213
- Paper-based test: 550
Applicants may also be required to demonstrate spoken English proficiency in an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and/or oral
interview with faculty or staff. Contact Student Services for more information.
International applicants who will require an I-20 for a student visa must submit a Financial Certification Statement, which will be
mailed to the student upon admission to the program.
Apply Online
- Apply Online
- Save your PIN number and password so that you can work on the application over time.
- Follow application instructions carefully, because once your application is submitted, you will no longer have access to add/change application information or upload required supplemental material.
- As your application is being reviewed, you can log back into your account to view your current application status.
- Your admission decision will also be displayed in your application account.
Applicants are typically notified of admission decisions four to six weeks after application deadlines.
Transfer credits
A maximum of 12 graduate semester transfer credits may be applied to the M.Ed. program. Credits may include any combination of the following coursework:
- Up to eight graduate semester credits from fully accredited institutions other than the University of Minnesota
- Credits completed at the University of Minnesota before admission to the M.Ed. program
Transfer courses must be completed at the graduate level and approved by a faculty adviser and the college. Contact the program’s faculty adviser for more information.
Registration
Currently admitted degree-seeking or non-degree seeking students may register online for coursework.
Students who want to begin M.Ed. coursework before admission to the M.Ed. program must use the One Stop non-degree registration option.
For questions about registration, contact Student Services at 612-625-3339.