Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration

Graduates will acquire knowledge and abilities related to the effective administration and ethical leadership of private and public sport and fitness facilities and programs including the management of programs, personnel, and facilities.

Time to completion: 2 years

Total Credits: 36

Format: Campus-based

Curriculum (SPFA - Fitness Administration Track)

Winthrop University’s online Sport and Fitness Administration program feature the same curricula and are taught by many of the same faculty as our on-campus programs. You benefit from the flexibility and convenience of being able to access your courses from any device.

Time to completion: 2 years

Total Credits: 36

Format: 100% Online

Master of Education in Sport and Fitness Administration Application Deadline (all concentrations): Rolling deadline, all semesters

Note: All admission materials must be received by the Graduate Studies office before an application will be reviewed.

Application requirements for the SPFA Fitness Administration Track include:

• The online Graduate Studies application with the non-refundable application fee.
• Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly to Winthrop's Graduate Studies office from the issuing institution(s). 
• Personal Statement Essay - Statements should elaborate on the applicant's educational background, professional and volunteer experiences, and qualifications for the program. Applicants should also speak to why they believe Winthrop University's M.S. in Sport and Fitness Administration (SPFA) program is the right program for them and the goals they hope to achieve if accepted into the program. Essays should not exceed 500 words.
• Resume or CV- Document should be no more than two pages and should include any sport or fitness-related work history.
• Two recommendations using Winthrop's recommendation form.
• Have an undergraduate degree minimum GPA of a 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale. GPAs below 3.0 can be considered based on an applicant’s GPA in related course content. 

Note: All admission materials must be received by the Graduate Studies office before an application will be reviewed.

Application requirements for the SPFA Fitness Administration Track include:

• The online Graduate Studies application with the non-refundable application fee.
• Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended for undergraduate and graduate coursework. Transcripts must be sent directly to Winthrop's Graduate Studies office from the issuing institution(s). 
• Personal Statement. Statements should elaborate on the applicant's educational background, professional and volunteer experiences and qualifications for the program. Applicants should also speak to why they believe Winthrop University's M.S. in Sport and Fitness Administration program is the right program for them and the goals they hope to achieve if accepted into the program. Essays should not exceed 500 words. 
• Resume or CV - Document should be no more than two pages and should include any sport or fitness-related work history.
• Two recommendations using Winthrop's recommendation form.
• Have an undergraduate degree minimum GPA of a 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale. GPAs below 3.0 can be considered based on an applicant’s GPA in related course content.