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Gain advanced knowledge of coaching theory and sports science to excel in coaching at a variety of skill levels or enter sports administration in the public and private sector.
Sport & Coaching Science – Master of Science (M.S.)
The Sport & Coaching Science program at Montana State is a flexible program designed for students who wish to combine their applied experience in sports and the coaching and teaching sciences with advanced coaching and sports theory to elevate their careers to the next level. To accommodate for a variety of professional backgrounds from athletic trainers to coaches on the local, state or national level, the Sport & Coaching Science program boasts a significantly flexible course of study that can be tailored to the candidate’s interests and needs.
The Exercise & Nutrition Sciences graduate program has one additional Option within the Program: Exercise Physiology & Nutrition.
Adventure Awaits
LendEDU has ranked MSU #1 in Outdoor Recreation, due to its proximity to world-class
skiing, blue-ribbon rivers for fishing and seemingly endless hiking opportunities,
as well as access to rental equipment from the ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Program.
Nature’s Laboratory
MSU students make Montana, including nearby Yellowstone National Park, their classroom,
laboratory and playground.
Work-Life Balance
Livability has previously ranked Bozeman as one of its Best Places to Live four years
in a row, including the #1 best place to live in Montana, calling the city a "tech-savvy,
economically vibrant, highly educated city on the grow" with year-round natural attractions.
Fund Your Education
The Graduate School at Montana State is dedicated to helping students secure funding to support their time at MSU. Some resources the Department of Health & Human Development and the Graduate School offer includes:
- Scholarship opportunities through the College of Education, Health & Human Development
- Internal Fellowship and Funding Opportunities
- External Fellowship and Funding Opportunities
Additionally, teaching assistantships may be available within the Department of Health & Human Development. Research assistantships may be available with individual faculty members who have funded grants or contracts. Stipends vary depending on the type of appointment, the requirements of the job, the experience of the applicant and available funding.
Facilities
The Department of Health & Human Development has a variety of facilities available for its students to engage in research opportunities, including:
- The Marga Hosaeus Fitness Complex
- The Movement Science Laboratory
Additionally, the Sport & Coaching Science program is designed to tailor to each candidate’s interest, which includes collaborating with Exercise & Nutrition Sciences faculty to build unique opportunities into each candidate’s plan of study.
Admissions Requirements
Each program within the Graduate School at Montana State has its own particular requirements for admission, and the Sport & Coaching Science program is not different. To ensure that you start your application on the right foot, please review the admissions requirements for theSport & Coaching Scienceprogram. This includes any additional deadlines that the College of Health and Human Development may have aside from the Graduate School, which does practice rolling admissions.