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Physical Education Pedagogy

Overview

Physical Education Pedagogy provides students with the opportunity to pursue advanced study in the general field of physical education.  The specialization is intended for students who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and certification in physical education.  It is designed to further the educational preparation, research, and skills of physical educators by emphasizing theoretical foundations with practical applications in classroom, field, and laboratory settings.  This degree, with thesis option, may serve as preparation for future study at the doctoral level.

Program Requirements

Core Kinesiology Courses (11 credits)

• KIN 515          Physiology of Physical Activity and Health (3)

                                                            OR

• KIN 562          Advanced Exercise Physiology
• KIN 578          Cultural Studies of Physical Activity (3)
• KIN 508          Physical Activity Promotion: Theory and Practice (3)
• KIN 501          Seminar in Kinesiology (1) – must be repeated twice

* It is recommended that Pedagogy Students select KIN 515

 Research Courses (select 6 to 9 credits)

• KIN 530          Research Methods and Design in Kinesiology (3)
• KIN 599          Master’s Thesis Research (6)

                                                OR

• KIN 591          Special Problems (3)

* Students taking KIN 591 Special Problems must also complete the comprehensive         
   examination

 Physical Education Pedagogy Courses (9 credits)

• KIN 510          Current Issues in Physical Education (3)
• KIN 545          Advanced Motor Development (3)
• KIN 580          Inclusion Practices in Physical Education (3)

Recommended Electives (select 3-6 credits)

• KIN 411 Assessment of Special Populations (3)
• KIN 430 Adapted Aquatics (3)
• KIN 560 Camp Experience: Special Populations (3)
• KIN 585 Disability Sports (3)
• KIN 520 Curriculum Construction (3)
• KIN 524 Obesity: Causes, Consequences and Care (3)
• KIN 563 Epidemiology of Physical Activity (3)
• KIN 595 Independent Study (3)
• EDC 506 Foundations of Education (3)
• EDC 512 Educational Psychology (3)
• EDC 540 LD: Assessment and Intervention (3)

* Choice of electives must be approved by major professor

 

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