Online Kinesiology Coaching Degree :: Accredited Universities

In the Spring of 2004, the Kinesiology Department began offering a specialization Coaching as part of the MS degree in Kinesiology. This program was founded on the need to prepare, at the post-baccalaureate level, quality coaches for leadership roles to meet the challenging demands of coaching in the 21st century. The program curriculum emphasizes the development of an athlete centered coaching philosophy and cultivates the ability to critically reflect, through action research, upon ones own current coaching practices. The program is delivered completely online so coaches can remain in their coaching workplace. Courses are delivered using state of the art course management, tactical coaching, and technical training software. Culminating experiences have sport based research components that are directly related to professional development in the coaches’ sport of interest.

Entry Requirements

1. Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for last 60 hours

3. Official GRE scores; no minimum score required

4. Must have access to working environment with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing

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The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree-completion program from California Baptist University positions students for career entry and mobility in the arenas of fitness, athletic training, teaching, coaching, and allied health-related fields. This well-rounded degree serves as a solid educational foundation for those students planning to pursue graduate work in related fields, or a teaching credential. Students emerge from the program with a broad understanding of the principles of kinesiology as well as a marketable set of skills employers seek. Through personal as well as professional development, students are given the tools to improve their career opportunities while improving the lives of those they help.

CBU’s B.S. in Kinesiology degree-completion program covers a breadth of knowledge that confidently prepares students to pursue their professional goals. Blending physical education and exercise science courses, the program’s academically rigorous curriculum uniquely positions students to become educators while also providing a solid foundation for graduate studies.* Coupled with a teaching credential, the B.S. in Kinesiology from CBU competitively differentiates students seeking careers within the public school system. Students who complete the B.S. in Kinesiology at CBU are also recognized as excellent candidates for graduate programs in kinesiology, athletic training, and other areas of advanced study.

Entry Requirements

24 transferrable units preferred.

Minimum GPA of 2.0

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The Coaching Education emphasis is an online program designed for experienced coaches seeking to improve their knowledge and skill base as well as for individuals preparing to enter the coaching field. The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. The program offers totally online courses in performance enhancement, coaching administration, athletic training, and coaching effectiveness. The curriculum follows National Coaching Standards for Level 5 Coaching Status.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (4.0 scale).

3. Graduate Record examination scores less than five tears old.

4. A full vita or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.

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The Master of Arts in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Human Performance is designed to advance students' understanding of relationships among movement, exercise and skills that occur in the contexts of development, learning, rehabilitation, and training.

This program seeks to prepare future professionals for movement-related careers, such as:

Personal Training
Performance Training
College Coaching
Corporate Wellness
Commercial Fitness

Learning occurs through the study of movement and exercise processes within a framework that emphasizes the clinical and practical implications of theory and research.

Entry Requirements

Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, and when applied to the following formula, 250 (undergraduate grade point average) + GRE scores, attain a minimum of 1500 for regular admission.

Complete an undergraduate degree with a Kinesiology/Sport Management major or minor or related field, and have completed 12 hours of advanced coursework related to the masters emphasis. These advanced hours must be approved by the Kinesiology graduate coordinator. See the undergraduate catalog for a description of these classes.

Complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based), if that individual is from a non-English speaking country.

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This program is for students with a background in physical education and/or coaching. It provides a broad understanding of the history and philosophy of current physical education practices and supplies the tools necessary to develop physical education programs. Coursework focuses on implementing ethical standards in teaching methods.

With this degree, credentialed educators can teach physical education at any grade level, including at a college or university.

Entry Requirements

- Application form and fee

- Phone interview with program director (see attached form below)

- Three letters of recommendation addressing (at least one from college instructor or supervisor)

- Statement of intent

- Two writing samples including potential graduate-level work

- Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree in kinesiology or related area*

- Minimum GPA of 2.75

- Current resume including all related professional and extra-curricular experience

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