Fall 2026 Curriculum Requirements

Required Core (12 credits)

SAK 6300 Administration and Leadership in Sport and Exercise
SAK 6340 Contemporary and Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise
SAK 6360 Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise
SAK 6530 Research Methods and Data Analysis in Sport and Exercise

Focus Area (15 credits)

Choose a focus in sport administration or kinesiology

Sport Administration Focus - 15 Credits
SAK 6290 Legal Aspects in Sport
SAK 6330 Marketing Strategies in Sport
SAK 6320 Budgeting and Planning for Sport
Choose two additional SAK courses to reach 15 credit hours in the focus area.

Kinesiology Focus - 15 Credits
SAK 6170 Biomechanics
SAK 6180 Physiology of Exercise
SAK 6120 Motor Learning and Development
Choose two additional SAK courses to reach 15 credit hours in the focus area.

Culminating Experience (3 credits)

Choose one culminating experience. Only 3 credits of SAK 6890, SAK 6910, or SAK 6990 can count toward the30 credits required for the degree.

SAK 6890 Internship
SAK 6910 Master's Project
SAK 6990 Thesis Research in SAK

Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)

Other Requirements

A maximum of 3 credits of variable credit courses (SAK 6860) may be taken with permission of advisor or program coordinator.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master's students. Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements.
• Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
• Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
• Minimum of 24 credits must be earned at BGSU
• All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.