Master's in Sport Leadership

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion offers a M.S. degree with a specialization in Teaching, Coaching and Sport Leadership. All students choosing this program tract must complete the following core classes:

Required Core Courses:

Any graduate Statistics class (usually EPE 557, EDP 570, EPE 570 or STA 570) (3) 
KHP 644 - Research Methods in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3)

Beyond the core classes, students may choose to specialize in teaching, coaching or sport leadership. While there are some courses that apply to each of the areas, there certainly are differences as well. The following are examples of possible elective courses listed by interest area. Courses are not limited to those listed, but all courses are selected in consultation with an advisor. Even though possible electives are listed for each separate emphasis, it can be permissible to take electives from any of the three areas of emphasis listed below. For example, a student may be interested in the teaching emphasis but may wish to choose some electives from the Coaching or Sport Leadership Emphases. Design of the program MUST be done in conjunction with the advisor.  

Sport Leadership Emphasis

The Sport Leadership emphasis within the Coaching, Teaching and Sport Leadership option is designed to enhance leadership and administrative skills for those who work in a variety of sport settings. This program will benefit professionals who work in areas such as athletic administration (scholastic and collegiate), coaching, community and youth sports, recreation (commercial and municipal), exercise science, and wellness/health promotion. While this emphasis allows for opportunities to take coursework in business, its primary focus is on training leaders, supervisors and administrators who recognize the need for a wide variety of skills. 

Sport Leadership Required Courses (9 credit hours required) 

KHP 680 - Sport and Fitness Marketing (3) 
KHP 685 - Supervision of Sport and Fitness Personnel (3) 
KHP 781 - Seminar: Coaching and Leading through Emotional Intelligence (3)

Possible Electives for Sport Leadership Emphasis (9 Credit Hours) 

EDP 600 - Life Span Human Development and Behavior (3)
EDP 605 - Introduction to Counseling: Techniques I (3)
KHP 546 - Special Topics: Event Management (3)
KHP 547 - Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3) 
KHP 570 - Design and Management of Facilities for Sport (3)
KHP 580 - Team Development (3)
KHP 676 - Current Issues in Sport (3)
KHP 686 - Sport Managers Lab (3)
KHP 687 - Practicum (3)
KHP 695 - Independent Study (1-3)
KHP 768 - Thesis (1-6) 
KHP 782 - Independent Research in Kinesiology and Health Promotion (3) 

For more information on the Sport Leadership emphasis, contact Dr. Steve Parker (spark01@uky.edu) or Dr. Andrew Weiner (weiner@uky.edu).