The Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialization in Coaching is designed for individuals seeking either to begin a professional career in athletic coaching or to further their professional development by expanding and deepening their knowledge about coaching. The Specialization in Coaching is also appropriate for individuals who wish to move toward a career in coach education or research on coaching.
The program of study includes a range of courses from which students may choose, depending upon their background and interests. Within the 36 credits of course work, five core courses (20 credits) are required for all students. The remaining four courses (16 credits) are electives selected according to the student’s professional needs and interest.
Prerequisite
Candidates are required to have completed an introductory course in one the following areas. A minimum of 4.0 academic credits is required.
- Human Anatomy/Human Physiology
- Kinesiology SED PE 720 Seminar in Kinesiology or Motor learning and control or Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology or SED PE 505 Foundations of Sports Science
Candidates may take these courses at another university or institution, but to do so they must first get approval from their advisor.
Requirements
Specified number of credits and courses must be taken in the core areas of research, values, applied experience, and coaching methodology
1. Research
| SED RS 600 |
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Perspectives on Inquiry (4 cr.) |
2. Values (take 1)
| SED CT 524 |
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Values in Physical Education and in Sport (4 cr.) |
| SED PE 710 |
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Sport Theory (4 cr.) |
| SED CT 522 |
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Character and Ethics Education (4 cr.) |
3. Applied Experience with supervision (take both)
| SED PE 591 & 592 |
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Coaching Practicum (4 cr. total, 2 cr. each) |
Must be taken consecutively (Fall-Spring or Spring-Fall semesters)
4. Coaching Methodology (take 2 — one each must be taken jointly with 591 & 592)
| SED PE 705 |
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Analysis of Teaching and Coaching (4 cr.) |
| SED PE 501 |
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Methods of Coaching (4 cr.) |
| SED PE 529 |
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Psychology of Coaching Teams (4 cr.) |
Elective Courses
Students may choose electives from the following list of courses. Other suitable courses offered at the University may be considered, however, all students must receive approval from their advisor before commencing elective study.
Courses that focus on coaching, organization, and/or training:
| SED PE 504 |
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Coaching Strategies |
| SED PE 703 |
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Management of Athletics and Physical Education |
| SED AP 761 |
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Organizational Analysis |
| SED RS 751 |
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Program Evaluation |
| SED PE 566 |
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Coaching Young Athletes |
Courses that focus on human development and psychology:
| SED CE 841 |
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Theories of Human Development (infancy, childhood, and early adolescence) |
| SED CE 842 |
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Theories of Human Development (adolescence and early adulthood) |
| SED DS 504 |
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Adolescent Development |
| SED SE 650 |
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Children at Risk |
| SED HR 722 |
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Adult Learning and Training |
| SED AP 751 |
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Conflict Resolution |
| SED CE 676 |
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Socialization in Adolescence and Youth |
Courses that focus on psychology of performance:
| SED PE 702 |
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Psychology of Motor Learning and Performance |
| SED CE 520 |
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Psychology of Performance Excellence |
| SED CE 650 |
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Counseling Techniques in Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| SED DS 700 |
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Advanced Seminar in Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Course descriptions
Admissions
There is a rolling admissions policy and students may complete up to (a maximum of) 8 credits in the program before applying for admission to the degree program. Applicants must submit a GRE or MAT score. For full-time student financial aid information, please contact Joe Stein at jrstein@bu.edu or 617-353-4238.
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