Educated sports leaders not only contribute to the success of teams, but to the culture of their schools and organizations. With a justice-oriented approach, our online curriculum grounds learners with a deep understanding of leadership principles specific to the sports industry, empowering them with everything they need to become game-changers upon graduation.
Sports Leadership - Sample Course Sequence
- ELPA 752 Coach as Teacher
- ELPA 753 Psychology and Coaching in Sports
- ELPA 754: Building a Championship System
- ELPA 750 Coaching Athletics 1
- ELPA 751 Leadership and Justice in Sports
- Elective
- ELPA 700 Field Experience in Educational Leadership
- ELPA 710 Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics
- ELPA 755 Coaching Athletics 2
- ELPA 777 Higher and post Secondary Education Capstone Seminar
The course sequence is flexible. Students may take one to three courses per term. Contact the Program Director to design a course sequence that works for you!
Each of the Core Courses offers optional synchronous course meetings. Dates and times for those meetings will be posted on the course syllabus.
Electives must be an online graduate level course, 3 credits. The program offers three electives that align with the sports industry, but students are welcome to take online courses outside of the department. Approval from Program Director required.