Kinesiology and Sport Management

Overview

Become a Master in the Sport Industry

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.