Program: Kinesiology and Sport Science (M.A.) - University of South Dakota

Apr 17, 2025

2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

Admissions Information

The Master’s degree is offered with the option of Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

Master of Arts, Kinesiology and Sport Science Plan A (thesis): Total 30 or 39 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

KSS 790 - SEMINAR (C) (3 credit hours required)
PE 765 - EVALUATION OF RESEARCH IN HPER
PE 798 - THESIS (6 credit hours required) only for Plan A (Thesis)

Supporting Area Coursework

EDER 761 - GRADUATE RESEARCH & DESIGN (C)

Required Specialization or Electives-15 or 24 credit hours

Note: The Master of Kinesiology in Sport Science is offered with a specialization in either Exercise Science or Sport Management but a specialization is not required.

MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science with No Specialization
Electives from among the specialization courses 15 credit hours

MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science with Exercise Science Specialization
Exercise Science specialization coursework 15 credit hours

MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science with Sport Management Specialization
Sport Management specialization coursework 24 credit hours

Master of Arts, Kinesiology and Sport Science Plan B (non–thesis): Total 33 credit hours

Major Area Coursework

KSS 790 - SEMINAR (C) (3 credit hour required)
PE 765 - EVALUATION OF RESEARCH IN HPER
PE/KSS Electives 9 cr hrs (for Exercise Science Specialization only)

Supporting Area Coursework

EDER 761 - GRADUATE RESEARCH & DESIGN (C)

Required Specialization or Electives-15 or 24 credit hours

Note: Students have the option for a MA degree without a specialization or a MA degree with a specialization in either Exercise Science or Sport Management.

MA Kinesiology and Sport Science with No Specialization
Electives from among the specialization courses 24 credit hours

MA Kinesiology and Sport Science with Exercise Science Specialization
Required Exercise Science specialization coursework 15 credit hours

MA Kinesiology and Sport Science with Sport Management Specialization
Required Exercise Management specialization coursework 24 credit hours

Exercise Science Specialization Coursework: 15 hours

MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science with Exercise Science Specialization: Total credits including core coursework requirements and specialization coursework is 30 credits for Plan A (thesis) and 33 credits for Plan B (non-thesis).**

**Note: For Plan B (non-thesis) with an Exercise Science Specialization an additional 9 credits of electives is required. See core requirements for Plan B (non-thesis).

Sport Management Specialization Coursework: 24 hours

MA in Kinesiology and Sport Science with Sport Management Specialization: Total credits including core coursework requirements and specialization coursework is 39 credits for Plan A (thesis) or 33 credits for Plan B (non-thesis)