Sport and Fitness Management (Master of Applied Science, M.A.S.)
Dr. Justin Kraft, Program Director
jkraft@missouriwestern.edu
(816) 271-4493
missouriwestern.edu/hses/mas-sport-fitness-management
The Sport and Fitness Management graduate program is a comprehensive Masters of Applied Science degree that prepares students for the careers that lead to managerial and administrative positions in sport and fitness management. We provide applied learning experiences, inspire/develop critical thinking, and educate students about leadership, management, and ethical decision making within the Sport and Fitness Industry. Graduates of the MAS Sport and Fitness Management program are well prepared for leadership positions and careers in facility and event management, college athletics, professional sports organizations, non-profit agencies, public/private/corporate fitness facilities, and community based/amateur athletic programs.
Admission Requirements
- Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate School.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Sport Management, Recreation Management, Health/Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
- Submission of a professional resume.
- Applications are reviewed and approved by the MAS Sport & Fitness Management Graduate Admission Committee.
Students who are accepted to this degree program will have no more than 6 years from admission or subsequent declaration to meet the requirements listed below. If certification, accreditation or statutory requirements change and additional requirements become effective during this time, the new requirements take precedence.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Core | ||
| MGT 603 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| or MGT 604 | Organizational Behavior Management | |
| MKT 605 | Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| Professional Skills - Select two courses from the following (6 credits) | 6 | |
| Foundations of Finance and Accounting | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Social Media Branding | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| Proposal and Grant Writing | ||
| Writing for Management and Supervision | ||
| Technical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Foundations of Professional Ethics | ||
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| SFM 525 | Legal Aspects of Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| SFM 542 | Facilities and Design Management | 3 |
| SFM 610 | Leadership and Effectiveness in Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| SFM 651 | Research Methods | 3 |
| SFM 674 | Psychology of Performance and Motivation in Sport and Fitness Management | 3 |
| SFM 630 | Internship | 3-6 |
| or SFM 655 | Thesis | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30-33 | |
Program Graduation Requirement
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than 6 credit hours of C in all required coursework.
University Graduation Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete all required coursework in the program;
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours;
- Satisfactorily complete the required capstone experience.