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The Master of Sports Coaching at The Ohio State University is a unique program tailored for dedicated, seasoned coaches seeking to enhance their expertise for modern challenges. Through instruction from Ohio State's renowned faculty—including seasoned professionals and former coaches—alongside insights from current athletics staff, you'll gain the knowledge to make pivotal decisions and uphold strong ethics while guiding athletes of all ages to peak performance. This Master's program cultivates exceptional graduates with deep coaching knowledge, covering essential areas like effective coaching techniques, sports psychology, athlete nutrition and conditioning, ethical considerations, skill evaluation, sports medicine, diversity in sports, marketing strategies, and legal aspects. You'll hone analytical, reflective, and problem-solving abilities while applying theory to real-world coaching scenarios through research and case studies. Learning occurs through collaboration with faculty, experienced coaches, and fellow students. Unlike traditional programs, this degree requires active coaching involvement rather than internships.
A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program. A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in all prior undergraduate and graduate work.
English Language requirements: