Recreation and Sport Sciences

Graduate Athletic Training Courses
Graduate Physical Education and Sport Sciences Courses
Graduate Recreation Studies Courses
Graduate Sports Administration and Facility Management Courses

The School of Recreation and Sport Sciences offers three different master's degrees. The Master of Science in Physical Education (M.S.P.E.) offers concentrations in athletic administration, athletic training, physical education pedagogy, recreation studies, and sport physiology and adult fitness. The school also offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise (M.S.P.Ex.) and the Master of Sports Administration (M.S.A.).

The school offers a unique "summers only" master's program, which allows public school teachers and others with a flexible summer schedule to complete the requirements for a master's degree in physical education pedagogy or athletic administration in three consecu-tive summer sessions. Coursework is presented on a three-year cycle that requires consecutive attendance.

The maximum time allowed between the date that you first initiate graduate study toward any of the master's degree options and the date that you complete the requirements for the degree is six calendar years. Full-time students can typically complete the M.S.P.E. programs in a year, M.S.P.Ex. in two years, and M.S.A. in a year plus the length of time needen to complete an internship.

You may transfer a maximum of 12 quarter hours of graduate credit from an accredited university, providing the credit to be transferred has been designated graduate credit at the institution where taken, is letter graded B or better, was earned in the past five years, and is approved by the graduate coordinator. Credit for courses taken by correspondence cannot be accepted toward meeting the required minimum hours.

Master of Science in Physical Education (M.S.P.E.)

Eligibility to Apply

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences graduate concentrations in athletic administration, athletic training, physical education pedagogy, recreation studies, sport industry, and sport physiology and adult fitness:

1. Earned bachelor's degree in physical education, sport sciences or recreation or an area related to your selected area of study from an accredited college or university. (If your bachelor's degree is not in physical education, sport sciences, or recreation, you may be admitted conditionally for summer. To be admitted unconditionally for fall, you must complete a professional readings course during the summer session.

   Students who wish to pursue the physical education pedagogy concen-tration must possess teaching certifi-cation or licensure from an accredited undergraduate program.

2. Minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on last 90 quarter hours or last 60 semester hours
3. Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

Application

The following materials must be received before your application can be considered for admission:

1. Application found in back of this catalog (in duplicate).
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
3. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. (You do not need to submit transcripts of coursework completed at Ohio University.)
4. A two-page typed biography that includes information about your background and experiences and how they relate to your future career goals.
5. A resume of your professional work experience.
6. Three letters of recommendation. At least one of your references must be an individual who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field and one from an academic faculty member who can support your ability to produce successful academic work at the graduate level.

Submit your completed application, GRE scores, transcripts, and application fee to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.

The biography, resume and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the graduate coordinator, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Ohio University, 5 Grover Center, Athens OH 45701-2979.

Note:If you are applying to the athletic training concentration, an on-campus interview at your expense is required. Since all accepted students participate in a partnership program to provide athletic training services at affiliate sites such as high schools, colleges or clinics, it is necessary to match qualifications with site needs.

While applications for admission are accepted during all quarters, it is required that all applications for both admission and financial aid for the next academic year be received by March 1 unless indicated differently. Applicants to the athletic training program must apply by February 1. If you are interested in the athletic administration concentration and you have an undergraduate degree from an academic area other than physical education, sport sciences, or recreation, you will be admitted conditionally and will be required to complete a readings course (PESS 690) prior to your first quarter of enrollment. International students must also present TOEFL scores (minimum of 575 for consideration) and apply by February 1. Students applying for admission other than fall quarter must complete the application process by November 1 for winter quarter and February 1 for spring quarter.

For the "summers only" option, all application materials must be received by February 1.

Financial assistance, such as associate-ships, are available. Applications for graduate associateships can be printed and sent from the school's Web page https://www.ohio.edu/rsps/ under graduate assistantships.

Program Requirements

Requirements for each option vary depending on whether you select the thesis or nonthesis option. The M.S.P.E. thesis option requires 45 quarter hours of coursework, which includes six hours dedicated to the completion of the thesis. The M.S.P.E. nonthesis option requires a minimum of 50 quarter hours of coursework. If you select the non-thesis option, you are required to complete a capstone outcome assessment, such as a final project, written and/or oral comprehensive examinations or professional portfolios. Programs of study are planned with your academic advisor, taking into consideration your undergraduate preparation and professional goals.

Majors in physical education pedagogy or athletic administration who wish to coach may adopt a coaching education core. These courses are taken in addition to required courses in your major area of study.

Coaching requirements are:

 
 
PESS 612   Applied Biomechanics of Sport and Physical Activity (4)
 
 
PESS 655   Psychology of Coaching (3)
 
 
SAFM 607   Problems of Competitive Athletics (3)
 
 

Plus two of the following courses:

 
 
BUSL 565   Law of Sports (4)
 
 
HCFN 660   Nutrition for Sports and Fitness (4)
 
 
PESS 500   Women in Sport (3)
 
 
PESS 508   The Black Athlete and American Sport (3)
 
 
PESS 511   The Olympic Movement (3)
 
 
PESS 640   Analyzing Performance in PE (3)
 
 
SAFM 607   Problems of Competitive Athletics (3)
 
 

Other courses with approval of Physical Education/Sport Sciences coordinator.

Athletic Administration

The athletic administration concentration is designed to provide you with coursework and appropriate experiences that prepare you for a multitude of employment opportunities in sport. The program focuses on preparing you for administration positions that involve interscholastic and/or intercollegiate athletics. An undergraduate major in physical education, sports management, or other related area is strongly recommended.

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
PESS 602      Seminar on International Sports (3)
 
 
PESS 606      Organization & Administration of  Physical Education & Sport (5)
 
 
PESS 609      Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
PESS 624      Legal Aspects of Athletics, Athletic Injuries, and Recreation (2)
 
 
PESS 642      Ethics in Sports (3)
 
 
PESS 650      Practicum (1-5)
 
 
PESS 688      Issues in Athletic Administration (4)
 
 
PESS 691      Research Seminar (4)
 
 
SAFM 610      Athletic Administration Seminar (3)
 
 
SAFM 607      Problems in Competitive Athletics (3) 
or SAFM 647   Athletic Fundraising (3)
 
 

Athletic Training

The athletic training program requires a summer admission with four consecutive quarter assignments to complete the degree. Partner-ship assignments begin during the second summer term; thus, if you are accepted, you must be NATA-certified by your August assignment start date. In exchange for this partnership service, all accepted athletic training majors are guaranteed a one-year tuition scholarship and stipend.

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
PESS 609   Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
RSAT 605   Muscle Testing and Function (4)
 
 
RSAT 610   Orthopedic Assessment (2)
 
 
RSAT 620   Therapeutic Exercise (3)
 
 
RSAT 625   Therapeutic Modalities (3)
 
 
RSAT 630   Injury Prevention Techniques (3)
 
 
RSAT 635   Seminar in Sports Medicine Problems (3)
 
 
RSAT 640   Administrative Aspects of Sports Medicine (3)
 
 
RSAT 645   Emergency Management of Athletic Trauma (3)
 
 
RSAT 650   Practicum (1-5)
 
 
RSAT 691   Research Seminar (4)
 
 

In addition, you must complete 1,000 clinical hours, which are built into the program.

Physical Education Pedagogy

The physical education pedagogy curriculum is developed to improve teaching abilities and effectiveness with a focus on K-12 school- and collegiate-based physical education programs. Numerous projects and field-based teaching oppor-tunities are featured each quarter. The program serves both experienced and inexperienced teachers; an undergraduate physical education degree is strongly recommended. You also have the opportunity to pursue coursework specific to coaching interscholastic, collegiate, and youth-oriented sports.

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
PESS 504   History and Principles of Physical Education (4)
 
 
PESS 606   Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport (5)
 
 
PESS 609   Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
PESS 610   Curriculum in Physical Education (4)
 
 
PESS 612   Applied Biomechanics of Sport and Physical Activity (4)
 
 
PESS 624   Legal Aspects of Athletics, Athletic Injuries, and Recreation (2)
 
 
PESS 640   Analyzing Performance in Physical Education (3)
 
 
PESS 642   Ethics in Sports (3)
 
 
PESS 650   Practicum (1-5)
 
 
PESS 691   Research Seminar (4)
 
 

Recreation Studies

The recreation studies concentration is designed to provide a comprehensive program that includes appropriate coursework and practical experiences in recreation. The program prepares you for a multitude of employment opportunities in the recreation profession.

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
PESS 609   Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
REC 601    Contemporary Issues (4)
 
 
REC 649    Administration of Community Recreation (4)
 
 
REC 650    Practicum (5)
 
 
REC 675    Adventure Programming (3)
 
 
REC 691    Research Seminar (4)
 
 
SAFM 670   Financial Administration of Sport Facilities and Programs (4)
 
 

Sports Physiology and Adult Fitness

The sports physiology and adult fitness program is designed to prepare you to work as a preventative and rehabilitative specialist (as certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM) in a variety of settings, including clinical, corporate, wellness/fitness, and educational sites. The concentration requires at least one full academic year with completion of an internship after three quarters of course work. There is no thesis option in this concentration; the final capstone assessment is successfully passing a comprehensive written examination.

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
HCFN 660   Sport and Fitness Nutrition (4)
 
 
PESS 514   Physiology of Exercise (4)
 
 
PESS 515   Physiology of Exercise Lab (4)
 
 
PESS 609   Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
PESS 616   Sports Physiology and Adult Fitness (4)
 
 
PESS 617   Exercise Prescription (3)
 
 
PESS 658   Cardiovascular Evaluation (4)
 
 
PESS 661   Internship (5-15)
 
 
PESS 691   Research Seminar (4)
 
 

Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise (M.S.P.Ex.)

The Master of Science in Physiology of Exercise is a two-year program that requires the completion of a master's thesis. A strong background in biological sciences, including organic chemistry, physics, calculus, human anatomy, and human physiology, is recommended. Generally, the second year of graduate study involves primarily thesis research and writing supplemented by necessary required courses and some electives.

Eligibility to Apply

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the School of Recreation and Sciences graduate program in exercise physiology:

1. Earned bachelor's degree in physical education, sport sciences, or an area related to your selected area of study from an accredited college or university
2. Minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on last 90 quarter hours or last 60 semester hours
3. Satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

If you do not meet the above standards, you may be admitted on a conditional basis and informed of the conditions you must meet before being accepted unconditionally. These courses may or may not apply toward your degree. If you are admitted on a conditional basis, you are not eligible for financial assistance.

Application

The following materials must be received before your application can be considered for admission:

1. Application found in the back of this catalog (submitted in duplicate).
2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
3. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. (You do not need to submit transcripts of coursework completed at Ohio University.)
4. A two-page typed biography that includes information about your background and experiences and how they relate to your career goals.
5. A resume of your professional work experience.
6. Three letters of recommendation. At least one of your references must be an individual who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field and one from an academic faculty member who can support your ability to produce successful academic work at the graduate level.

Submit your completed application packet to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.

The biography, resume, and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the graduate coordinator, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Ohio University, Research and Technology Center, Athens OH 45701-2979.

While applications for admission are accepted during all quarters, it is required that all applications for both admission and financial aid for the next academic year be received by March 1 unless indicated differently. Students applying for admission other than fall quarter must complete the application process by November 1 for winter quarter and February 1 for spring quarter. International students must also present TOEFL scores (minimum of 575 for consideration).

Financial assistance, such as associate-ships, are available. Applications for graduate associateships can be printed and sent from our school web page ( https://www.ohio.edu/rsps/ under graduate assistantships.

Program Requirements

Required courses in physiology of exercise are:

 
 
PESS 514          Physiology of Exercise (4)
 
 
PESS 515          Physiology of Exercise Lab (3)
 
 
PESS 658          Cardiovascular Evaluation (4)
 
 
PESS 691          Research Seminar (4)
 
 
PESS 695          Thesis (6)
 
 
BIOS 563          Cell Chemistry (4)
or CHEM 589       Basic Biochemistry (5) 
or CHEM 591, 592  Intro to Biochemistry (8)
 
 
BIOS 654          Physiology of Work and Fatigue (3)
 
 
BIOS 670          Biostatistics I (5)
or EDRE 720       Educational Statistics (5)
or ISE 504        Applied Engineering Statistics (3)
or PESS 609       Statistics for Sport Sciences (4)
 
 
BIOS 542          Principles of Physiology I (3)
 
 
BIOS 543          Principles of Physiology II (3)
 
 
OCOM 630/631      Medical Gross Anatomy (10)
 
 

Master of Sports Administration (M.S.A.)

The sports administration/facility management curriculum is interdisciplinary, allowing you to concentrate in areas related to business, communication, journalism, management, marketing, and sports administration. An undergraduate major in any of these areas is desirable but not mandatory. Work experience and participation in athletic-related positions are advantageous to being admitted into this highly selective program. The sports administration/facility management program requires completion of 55 hours of coursework including a five-hour internship. In addition, you must successfully complete a capstone assessment before graduation.

The curriculum listed in this catalog is likely to change beginning in the 2000-2001 academic year. Please contact the School of Recreation and Sport Sciences through our Web site or call 740-593-4666 for further information.

Eligibility to Apply

You must meet the following requirements for eligibility and consideration for unconditional admission to the School of Recreation and Sciences graduate program in sports administration and facility management:

• Earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on last 90 quarter hours or last 60 semester hours
• Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or Law School Admissions Test (LSAT).

Application

The following materials must be received before your application can be considered for admission:

• Application found in back of this catalog (in duplicate).
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores. If you are applying as part of the joint degree program with Capital Law School, you may submit LSAT scores; otherwise you must submit GMAT scores.
• Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended. (You do not need to submit transcripts of coursework completed at Ohio University.)
• A two-page typed biography that includes information about your background and experiences and how they relate to your future career goals.
• A resume of your professional work experience.
• Three letters of recommendation using the forms found in the back of this catalog. At least one of your references must be an individual who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field and one from an academic faculty member who can support your ability to produce successful academic work at the graduate level.

Send your completed application; GRE, GMAT, or LSAT scores; application fee; and transcripts to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens OH 45701-2979.

The biography, resume and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the graduate coordinator, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Ohio University, Research an Technology Center, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

Application Deadline

Students are admitted for fall quarter only and must complete the application process by March 1. The final phase of the admissions process involves an on-campus interview at your expense. You will be notified of your selection for an interview and the scheduled date once all items listed above have been received.

International students are admitted for summer quarter only. You must complete the application process by February 1, including the presentation of your TOEFL scores (minimum of 575 for consideration). As enrollment is competitive, preference for international student admissions is given to applicants who are sponsored by sports organizations, colleges or universities, or government agencies. If you are applying from outside North America, you will be interviewed by telephone at your expense and will be notified of the date, time, and telephone number for the interview once all items listed above have been received.

Financial assistance, such as associateships, are available. Applications for graduate associateships can be printed and sent from our school web page (https://www.ohio.edu/rsps/) under graduate assistantships.

Program Requirements

Concentration requirements are:

 
 
BUSL 565   Law of Sports (4)
 
 
SAFM 607   Problems of Competitive Athletes (3)
 
 
SAFM 660   Internship in Sports Administration (5)
 
 
SAFM 691   Seminar (4)
 
 

The remaining coursework will be determined in consultation with your advisor based on your preparation and professional goals.

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