Graduate Coursework
Graduate Program in Physical Education
Required Coursework
The graduate program in physical education, requiring 33 credits, is designed for post-baccalaureate and in-service physical educators. Training received in this program comes from two (2) areas: the foundations (6 credits) and the program studies area of physical education (25 credits). The emphasis in this curriculum is to provide answers to the questions “what I can learn about teaching and what decisions do I face as a professional educator?” Students will be assigned an adviser with whom they should consult on a regular basis. In fact, adviser approval is required on certain coursework.
| Required Foundation Courses | Credits | |
| 5100:600 5100:604 |
Philosophies of Education OR Topical Seminar in the Cultural Foundations of Education |
3 3 |
| 5100:620 5100:624 |
Psychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learning OR Seminar: Educational Psychology |
3 3 |
| 5100:640 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| Required Department Courses | ||
| 5550:536 | Foundations and Elements of Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| 5550:601 | Sports Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| 5550:602 5550:604 |
Motor Behavior Applied to Sports OR Current Issues in Physical Education |
3 3 |
| 5550:603 | Tactics and Strategies in the Science of Coaching | 3 |
| 5550:605 | Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise | 3 |
| 5550:606 | Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods | 3 |
| 5550:609 | Motivational Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
|
5550:695 5550:698 5550:699 |
Field Experience: Master's |
2 (min.) 2 (min.) |
| 5570:521 | Comprehensive School Health | 4 |
| Total Program | 33 | |
