Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs


Master of Arts in Sport Science & Pedagogy

Sport Science & Pedagogy The Sport Science and Pedagogy program includes thirty semester hours in five components: methodology, science, socio-culture, administration, and elective.  The primary focus of the program is instructional expertise in sport-related settings.  The elective component of the program consists of six hours of subject area work that may be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual students.  This program does not include recommendation for graduate level state licensure.

Admission Requirements

Students without undergraduate coursework in teaching methodology and exercise science/physiology will be required to take pre-approved undergraduate  courses in these areas prior to full admission.  Application materials are available from the Graduate School Office or online.  Students may enter at the beginning of any semester or summer term.  To apply for initial admission to graduate study, the applicant should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum 2.50 grade point average and:

  1. Submit an application.
  2. Arrange for an official transcript of all previous academic work beyond high school to be sent directly from each institution attended.  The Privacy Act requires that each student request in writing that transcripts be released to the Graduate School Office.
  3. Arrange for submission of scores on Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
  4. Submit three professional references on Gardner-Webb Graduate School reference forms.
  5. If you are a licensed educator, please provide us with a copy of your current North Carolina teaching license or equivalent.