The Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration (SPFA) program is designed to fill a unique niche. Students 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.
Graduate Program Advisor:
Dr. Dan Drane
draned@winthrop.edu
803/323-3688
Graduate Assistantships
Students have the opportunity to work in their department and around campus as graduate assistants and associates.
Rankings
The Princeton Review named Winthrop among the “Best in the Southeast”, and U.S. News & World Report named Winthrop in the top 20 Best Regional Universities South.
Travel Support
Travel support is available for graduate student presentations or performances.
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
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): July 15 for fall admission
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:
For a list of admission requirements or to apply for the online SPFA Sport Management Track, visit our online admissions page.
"I chose Winthrop as an undergraduate because the campus felt so inviting. It’s beautiful and the WU community is very welcoming and helpful to young students who may have never been away from home. I chose to stay at Winthrop to complete the SPFA program because I was confident I would learn skills that would transfer into my future career."
Our SPFA program will help graduates become leaders in the promotion of sport and fitness within the workplace and in the community. In addition, the program prepares you for a variety of advanced career goals.
Notice to International F-1 Graduate Applicant:
Per U.S. Immigration Regulation, international students who study in the U.S. in F-1 status may enroll in one, 3-hour
online course per semester to fulfill the full-time enrollment requirement. This program
requires more than one online class per semester to meet full-time enrollment and
would not be approved for F-1 status. More information about visa status is available
from our International Center.