Sport Science

Program Overview

Graduate study in sport science provides advanced preparation for those who love sports and wish to pursue sport-related careers. The Master of Science in Sport Science offers students three track options.

Graduates of the Sport Management track are prepared for careers ranging from marketing, sales and sponsorship to event planning and facility management in professional, amateur, educational and community sport settings.

Having examined how psychological factors influence sport performance and physical activity participation, and how sport and physical activity involvement affect psychological well-being, graduates of the Sport and Exercise Psychology track are prepared to help athletes and others achieve optimal performance.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"As a coach and teacher who is constantly busy, the LHU MS Sport Science Program is set up perfectly for me because I can do the class work on my own time.  I was initially nervous about the online format because I ask a lot of questions, but I found that I learned a lot more by doing assignments on my own.  Also, the format of the class gives me chances to contact teachers and peers frequently which helps a lot.  With the hope of becoming an Athletic Director down the road, I believe that the material being taught in this program will ultimately help me achieve my goal.  Although I only took 2 courses so far, I know that I made the right choice by choosing LHU for achieve my Master's degree."

David Jake Wartella

The LHU MS Sports Science Program is great. The work itself is relatively recent to today's issues, problems and concerns which makes it very interested to learn about. For the total work load to be online, the professors really make sure you understand the assignments. I love the fact that I don't have to sit in a classroom yet have the same access to professors if I have any questions. I'm able to work full time while getting my masters which enables me to gain more work experience to go along which furthering my education. I would recommend this program to anyone looking to capitalize on both work and education.

Peaches Nesmith

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM THROUGH OUR GRADUATE HANDBOOK

Sport MANAGEMENT Track

In addition to three core classes, the Sport Management track includes 15-18 credits of required coursework that includes a three credit capstone project or six credit field experience (see handbook below) and three to six credits of electives.

SPRT624 FIELD EXPERIENCE HANDBOOK

This program will prepare you to pursue a career in the sport industry including:

• Sport Marketing
• Sport Sales and Sponsorship
• Event Management
• Facility Management
• Athletic Administration
• Public Relations
• Coaching

Specific positions include:

• General Manager
• Marketing Director
• Athletic Director
• Corporate Sales Manager
• Facility Manager
• Media Relations

Student Learning Outcomes

DOWNLOAD M.S. SPORT SCIENCE PROGRAM CURRICULUM

PROJECTED COURSE SEQUENCE

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM THROUGH OUR GRADUATE HANDBOOK

Sport & Exercise Psychology Track

As one of only a handful of online degrees in sport and exercise psychology in the country, this track will ready you for a variety of professional roles. In addition to three core classes, the Sport and Exercise Psychology track includes an additional 15 credits of required coursework including a three credit capstone project and 6 elective credits.  LHU was recently ranked third in the country in the most affordable online sport psychology programs.

Career options associated with this track include:

• AASP Certified Consultant educating coaches, athletes, officials, and parents about sport and exercise psychology and performance enhancement techniques
• University Athletic Department Liaison
• Army Center for Performance Enhancement
• Fitness Consultant or Lifestyle Coach
• Counseling Psychology

The application of sport and exercise psychology principles in settings other than sport and exercise has also been growing steadily. Graduates, therefore, may also work in non-sport settings.

Certification: Courses have been reviewed and approved by the Certification Council for certification through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology.

AASP Certification Course Requirements (* = must be graduate level)	Course
K1. Professional Ethics and Standards*	SPRT616: Ethics in Applied Sport Psychology
K2. Sport Psychology*	SPRT610: Foundations of SEP SPRT612: Sport and Exercise Psychology for Performance Enhancement SPRT613: Psych of Athletic Injury/Recovery SPRT614: Stress Management for the Physically Active
K3. Sport Science	SPRT601: Sport in American Culture
K4. Psychopathology	NONE (can use UG courses here)
K5. Helping Relationships*	SPRT618: Counseling Skills for Sport Psychology
K6. Research Methods and Statistics*	SPRT600: Research Methods in Sport Science
K7. Psychological Foundations of Behavior	SPRT615: Seminar in Sport Science (if topic appropriate – individual course outline must be reviewed by AASP) Can use UG courses here
K8. Diversity and Culture*	SPRT617: Multicultural and Ethnic Diversity for Sport Psych Consulting
Mentored Experience in Sport and Exercise Psychology	SPRT631: Mentored Experience in Sport and Exercise Psychology

 https://appliedsportpsych.org/certification/online-courses/

Student Learning Outcomes

DOWNLOAD M.S. SPORT SCIENCE PROGRAM CURRICULUM

PROJECTED COURSE SEQUENCE

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM THROUGH OUR GRADUATE HANDBOOK

In addition to three core classes, the International Sport Management track includes 15-18 credits of required coursework that includes a three credit capstone project or six credit field experience (see handbook below) and three to six credits of electives. This specialized Master level concentration will provide a number of opportunities in the department to leverage international sport management that will allow for our students to get experience to put on their resume.

Enhance your expertise in:
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Legal and Policy Issues
• Global Soccer Industry
• International Sport Organization
• Governance

Perhaps now more than ever, our society and culture recognizes the magnitude and scope of the global sport industry and its influence. Executives, partners, managers, coaches, athletes and professionals throughout the industry understand the increasing demands of competition, media attention, sponsor engagement, sustainability, and fan interaction. We provide advanced preparation for those who want to pursue careers in these areas. In our program, students have the opportunity to study core aspects of the interrelationships among the marketing, governance, financial, leadership, and cultural aspects of sport management, in the United States and around the world.

Student Learning Outcomes
INTERNATIONAL SPORT MANAGEMENT TRACK SHEET (PDF)
Sport Science Program Curriculum
Course Sequence
International Track Information
Graduate Manual

Application Process and Deadlines

To complete the admissions process, students must submit:

• Online application
• Official college transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Statement of professional goals

Application materials may be sent electronically to gradadmissions@lockhaven.edu  or mailed directly to the following address:

Lock Haven University
Office of Graduate Admissions
401 N Fairview Street
Lock Haven, PA 17745

*Lock Haven University graduates do not need to request transcripts; the Office of Admissions will do this on your behalf.

Students also have the option of registering for up to three courses as a non-degree seeking student and have those courses automatically transfer to degree seeking status upon official enrollment in the program.  If you would like to register for courses as a non-degree student complete the Walk-In Registration process.

Note:  Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for state or federal financial aid.