Executive Master in Sports and Recreation Management

Knowledge and Understanding:

• Recognize theoretical concepts in the field of sports and recreation management.

• Be familiar with the latest knowledge and information in the field of sports and recreation management.

• Understand modern techniques and their applications in sports and recreation management.

• Be familiar with modern measurement technologies in sports and recreation management.

Cognitive Skills:

• Identify and analyze difficulties and obstacles in the field of sports and recreation management and prioritize them.

• Make professional decisions based on available information.

• Connect theory with practice in the field of sports and recreation management.

• Conduct various comparisons between topics in sports and recreation management.

• Apply the scientific method to solve professional problems.

• Be able to use modern technologies in sports and recreation management.

• Demonstrate the ability to develop and innovate in sports and recreation management.

• Plan and implement programs in sports and recreation management.

• Apply evaluation and research methods related to sports and recreation management.

Professional and Practical Skills:

• Work effectively within a team to implement sports and recreation management tasks.

• Build a sense of collaboration among coaches to achieve desired outcomes.

• Write professional reports.

• Apply theories and scientific principles in the practical field of sports training to serve the national and regional community.

• Apply professional skills within the field of specialization.

• Use modern tools and technologies to develop the field of sports and recreation management.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate programs related to sports and recreation management.

• Utilize a variety of modern tools and devices in sports and recreation management.

General Skills:

• Communicate effectively in its various forms.

• Use information technology to support the development of professional practice.

• Engage in self-directed and continuous learning.

• Work effectively in a team and manage time efficiently.

• Utilize various sources to obtain information.

• Academic Background: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline of sport sciences and physical activity from KSU or an accredited university.
• Other Disciplines: Applicants with bachelor’s degrees in other relevant fields may be accepted if they provide proof of being a sports practitioner or having work experience in the sports field.
• GPA: A minimum overall GPA of “Good” (2.75/5.00) is required, provided that the GPA for specialty courses in the bachelor’s stage is at least “Very Good” (3.75/5.00).
• Testing: Neither the General Aptitude Test (PGAT) nor an English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL) is currently required for this executive track.

First Year – First Semester

Total: 12 Credit Hours

 First Year – Second Semester

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Total: 9 Credit Hours

Overall Total: 36 Credit Hours

*Research Project is graded as Pass/Fail

Elective Courses

Students must select at least 6 credit hours from the following: