Our master's degree in sport performance and leadership prepares you for coaching, human performance, and sports administration related careers depending on your track.
Each track contains relevant course work and internship/research experiences that ensure coursework can be related to the real world of sport and athletics. Whether working with intercollegiate or professional Sports teams or leading athletic programs in either educational or private settings, the SPL program is designed to give candidates the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary for success.
Note: Major Curriculum changes anticipated to be in place Fall 2025. The proposed changes will offer four distinct tracks—strength and conditioning, athletic coaching, sports administration, and exercise physiology/biomechanics—preparing candidates for diverse career paths.
Offered On Campus
33 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Two Years
Sports Management Pathway
The Sports Management track is designed for student who wish to fulfill a career in the following but not limited to areas of interest; working with intercollegiate or professional sports teams in a sports management role, lead athletic programs in educational, private, or professional settings (athletic director), sports camp director, youth sports coordinator, or gameday/events coordinator.
Strength and Conditioning Pathway
This track is designed for students wishing to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach in various settings, including secondary schools, colleges, professional programs, and private settings. This program focuses on developing the skills and knowledge necessary for creating effective training programs that enhance athletic performance. You'll also refine your coaching abilities for program implementation.
Cutting Edge Human Performance and Biomechanics Lab
As a student in the sport performance and leadership program, you'll have access to the Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab. This state-of-the-art biomechanics lab serve a crucial research facilities for faculty and NSU students. You'll benefit significantly by gaining hands-on experience with the lab's equipment as part of your curriculum.
For more information about the Nora Staael Evert Human Performance Lab, please visit https://northern.edu/human-performance-and-biomechanics-lab.
