M.S. in Kinesiology, Coaching Education

Applicants for the M.S. in Kinesiology, Coaching Education concentration must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 credit hours completed. You must be coaching while in the program.

To apply, please submit:

• An online application. (There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.)
• Transcripts for all prior college- and graduate-level work. Copies can be uploaded with your application; official copies sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions will be required for admitted students.
• A curriculum vitae or résumé that includes the following:
  • Work history
  • Professional experiences
  • Membership and participation in professional organizations
  • Other experiences related to this program
  • Contact information for a minimum of three references

Application Deadlines

All admitted students begin the program in the summer. The deadline for application is April 29.

Your application and all required documents must be received by the deadline.

Provisional Admission

Provisional admission will be considered for those with a minimum 2.50 (4.0 scale) undergraduate GPA for the last 60 credit hours.

Contact Information

Charles “Hal” Wilson, Ph.D.
Coaching Education Coordinator
912-478-5882
charleswilson@georgiasouthern.edu

Enjoy the flexibility of fully online courses that fit within your busy schedule, allowing you to study while you continue to work and earn. Online instructors weave interactive experiences into each course, ensuring you engage at a deeper level. As you learn, you’ll have access to an academic and technical support team, so you’re never on your own.

The master’s in kinesiology, coaching education concentration stands upon an extensive legacy of quality in-person instruction that transitioned to online learning. Georgia Southern launched the program in 1998, and in 2007, it shifted to an entirely online curriculum. Throughout, full-time faculty with coaching experience have taught all courses, infusing lessons with their insights from the field.

For All Online Programs

Federal law requires colleges and universities to make certain disclosures to prospective students of these programs. These disclosures include information on the University’s authority to operate outside of Georgia, complaint processes, adverse actions and refunds.

For required disclosures in general with regard to online programs offered by the University, visit the Office of Legal Affairs website.

Many of the clinical programs offered by the Waters College of Health Professions require a clinical internship or practicum experience to fulfill degree requirements. Pursuant to the University’s legal agreements, participants in clinical experiences are required to abide by the workplace rules of the clinical site. The University is aware of recent federal requirements that would mandate vaccination against COVID-19 for those working in certain settings, including health care. At this time, we expect that these new requirements may significantly impact our ability to locate a placement for students who remain unvaccinated. As always, WCHP will continue to make every effort to place students at clinical sites. However, please be aware that we may be unable to locate a site to accept unvaccinated students, which may cause a delay or inability to progress and complete the program of study.