Physical Education with Specialization in Teaching Physical Education (For Certified Teachers), MS

Curriculum

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Program Rationale:

The graduates of the M.S. in Physical Education with a specialization in Teaching Physical Education are expected to increase the competency and knowledge of certified teachers in health and physical education.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduate Students will:

  • Develop content knowledge in pedagogy and exercise science as it relates to health and physical education professionals
  • Read and interpret research and apply significant findings as it relates to health and physical education professions.

Admissions Requirements:

An undergraduate program in physical education from an accredited institution of higher education and teaching certification is preferred for admission to the master's degree program. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.

The admissions application, application fee, and official transcripts from each college and university attended (except ÃûæÂÖ±²¥) must be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office.

Additional Materials Required:

  • three letters of reference (at least two from academic sources)
  • a personal statement

Instructions for uploading the statement, and for obtaining and submitting the letters of reference, will be found within the online graduate application.

Contact: 860-832-2155

Requirements (30 Credits)

All Students must take a minimum of 12 credits from the Pedagogy Core Courses and a minimum of 3 credits from the Sport category and a minimum of 3 credits from the Exercise Science category

Pedagogy Core Courses (12 Credits)

Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits

Sport (3 Credits)

Exercise Science (3 Credits)

Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits

Research (6 Credits)

Students must take PE 597 before successful completion of 12 credit hours

Students must take PE 598 before successful completion of 24 credit hours

Electives (3-6 Credits)

Courses as approved by faculty advisor

Capstone Requirement (0-3 Credits)

Plan A: Thesis (3 Credits)

Students electing the Thesis for their Capstone should discuss which course the Thesis will substitute for with their advisor.

Plan B: Comprehensive Exam (0 Credits)

  Comprehensive Examination  

 

Plan C Applied Research 3 credits

Note: No more than 9 credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.

Total Credit Hours: 30