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Jun 02, 2024
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2023-2024 CGC Graduate Catalog
Health, Exercise & Sport Science: Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance
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https://www.citadel.edu/hhp/graduate-programs/ms_coaching_athletic_performance/
Dr. Chris Bellon, Program Director
843-953-1652, cbellon@citadel.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of the MS in Health, Exercise, & Sport Science with the Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance is to develop knowledgable, skilled, and adaptable coaching preactitioners capable of providing comprehensive athlete development services across a variety of athlete populations. These services include imporving physicl performance, enhancing recovery, and applying athlete performance monitoring techniques. Graduates from this concentration will be prepared to assume full-time assistant or head strength and conditioning roles, serving the needs of sport or tactical athletes.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
- Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree directly from each accredited college or university and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended.
- Submission of three signed letters of recommendation. These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from associates in business, government, education, or military service.
- Submission of a resume detailing previous work experiences.
- A one-page letter describing why you are interested in the concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance.
A student may be granted provisional admission status whose academic preparation is just slightly below the standard admissions requirement. Provisionally admitted students complete 6 graduate semester hours in their first semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average will be classified as a regular degree-seeking student and allowed to continue in the program.
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Program Requirements
The MS in Health Exercise & Sport Science: Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance consists of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours. Eighteen (18) of those credit hours come from core courses from health, exercise, and sport science. Additionally, twelve (12) credit hours are derived from courses specific to the Concentration in Coaching and Athletic Performance.
Prior to the capstone internship experience, the candidate must satisfy the following criteria:
- Complete 300 field experience hours, all of which must be documented and meet the criteria set forth by the Department of Health and Human Performance. Prior to beginning field experience hours, candidates must pass the FBI/SLED background check requiring all including fees, social security card copy, and fingerprints.
- Apply for an experience that is approved by the Department of Health and Human Performance no less than 2-months prior to the start date.
- Gain any necessary clearance documentation required to be permitted at the internship site.
- Successfully pass the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F), or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
- Obtain a current CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Graduate Requirements (Non-Credit Bearing)
Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
Concentration Courses (12 Credit Hours)
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