Overview

Becoming a leader in the sports industry begins with administrative courses that offer preparation for professional careers in the field. Unlike a general business degree, the master's in kinesiology and sport management a with sport management focus applies the business-related skills learned throughout the curriculum to the unique and important issues specific to the sport industry. The exercise science specialization is designed to prepare you for a career in the area of human performance training.

Gain insight on current issues in sports, facility management and legal issues in sports with the Kinesiology and Sport Management from University of South Dakota. Explore a variety of career opportunities, from doctoral study to securing leadership positions in fields such as collegiate athletics, sport medicine, athletic trainer, sport marketing, community relations and more. Our expert professors will offer mentorship as you design an individualized plan of study that emphasizes the specialization that is most important to you.

An Affordable Education

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management offers a number of graduate teaching assistantships, which carry a stipend and tuition reduction. As a graduate assistant, you may:

Coach student-athletes in the weight room, field, pool, track and more.
Provide assistance to the sports medicine staff
Assist the events management staff on game days
Support audio and video production at the DakotaDome or Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Conduct testing and research in the biomechanics lab

Gain valuable real-world, professional experience while enjoying paid employment and discounted tuition rates as a graduate student at USD. The affordability you gain through an assistantship will equip you with valuable, professional-level skills that will set you apart after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics

Applied Physiology of Exercise

Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Physiology

Mechanics of Motor Learning

Advanced Biomechanics

Evaluation of Research in KSM

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
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Four weeks before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Vermillion, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Kinesiology View 422 other Masters in Kinesiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Official Proof of English Proficiency
Official Transcripts - One official transcript (in English or with translation) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree or equivalent degree from an institution with regional accreditation and previous graduate credit and degrees must accompany an application.
Official Admission Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
You will need to submit a resume with your application.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

12768 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12768 USD / year

≈ 12768 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7118 USD / year

≈ 7118 USD / year

Living costs

Vermillion

United States

1024 - 1781 USD / month

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An Affordable Education

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Vermillion

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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