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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

Recreation and Sport Sciences (Coaching Education - Professional Tennis Management) - MSRSS


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Degree Title and Name:  Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Sciences

Program Name and Number:  Recreation and Sport Sciences – Coaching Education – Professional Tennis Management – MS6327

Department/Unit:  Recreation and Sport Pedagogy

Delivery Mode:  Online (with two 5-day residency programs)

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Program Overview:  This program is designed to provide the most current information and research in the development of tennis coaches for every level of the sport including coaching education, event planning and management and concepts in revenue generation, marketing and sport business. The Patton College of Education at Ohio University and the United states Tennis Association (USTA) created this master’s degree program for those engaged in teaching, coaching and managing tennis programs and events. The PTM program is also a collaborative effort with Recreation Studies and Sports Administration. This curriculum is one of a very few sport- specific master’s degree program in the United States. This unique degree program is delivered primarily in an online format with two face-to-face residencies. 

The Ohio University Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy is a leader in the field of coaching education, offering a campus-based program since 2001 and online programs since 2008. Students will work in each course with faculty who are content experts and who have extensive coaching experience and/or are leaders in tennis program development and management. Because of the online delivery of the program and the way residencies are organized, students in the program can continue to live, work, and coach in their communities while completing their master’s degree. The 11 courses (30 semester hours) are delivered one at a time and it takes 5 semesters (20 months) to complete the program of study.

Program Learning Objectives:

  • Establish a foundation in coaching principles, methodology and a history of tennis and its evolution into one of the world’s most popular sports.
  • Instill the coaching qualities needed for successful leadership and management on and off the playing field.
  • Introduce the latest strategies for effectively utilizing technology to enhance player development.
  • Help coaches improve tennis skills and tactics and develop effective performance analysis strategies to make important adjustments during practice and competition.
  • Provide tennis coaches with current practices in injury prevention, recovery, fitness development, hydration, nutrition and other player development concepts for players at all levels.
  • Improve organization, planning, evaluation and other administrative skills required to be an effective tennis coach.
  • Develop perspectives and strategies for developing tennis programs and for developing and directing tennis events.
  • Present a framework for developmentally appropriate and athlete centered practices that will lead to long-term player development, for the youngest to most advanced players.
  • Become a consumer of current research and its application to coaching, event planning and management and program and player development.

Link to Program:  https://www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy/tennis

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Successful completion of 31 semester hours (11 courses):
    • COED 6100 - Coaching Workshop I (3 cr)
    • COED 6110 - Foundations of Coaching I (3 cr)
    • COED 6140 - Psychology of Coaching (3 cr)
    • COED 6160 - Performance and Conditioning for Coaches (3 cr)
    • COED 6170 - Ethics and Diversity (3 cr)
    • COED 6330 - Analysis of Performance in Sport (3 cr)
    • REC 5430 - Marketing for Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr)
    • REC 5330 - Event Planning in Recreation and Leisure Services (3 cr)
    • SASM 6110 - Foundations of Sport Business (3 cr)
    • SASM 6570 - Sponsorship in Sports (3 cr)
    • COED 5900 - Special Topics in Coaching Education (1 cr)
  2. GPA of 3.0 or higher
  3. Attendance at two 5-day residency programs
  4. Successful completion of the culminating capstone experience.

Culminating Experience:  The capstone experience for the program consists of a written and oral exam, a formal presentation, and a Coaching Performance Evaluation (video review and assessment).

Admission Requirements:  A prospective student must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy Graduate Program in Professional Tennis Management:

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of three years of tennis coaching experience.
  • Minimum overall undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale on the last 90 quarter hours or the last 60 semester hours.
  • A two-page essay that includes information about your background and prior experience, your professional purpose and career goals, and how this PTM program can help you to fulfill your goals.
  • A resume of your educational background, work, and coaching experience.
  • Three letters of recommendation using the recommendation form available on the Graduate College website (Forms page). At least one reference must be from someone who can attest to your qualifications in your chosen field and at least one must be from an academic faculty member or colleague who can support your ability to produce successful academic work at the graduate level. Please be certain to identify your intended concentration before giving the form to the person providing the reference.

International Students:  This program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program.

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