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Master of Arts in Physical Education
Options for Study
Option 1 - Teaching
Option 2 - Athletic Administration
Option 3 - Exercise Science
Option 4 - Coaching
Additional Requirements for All Options
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Option 1 - Teaching |
This option is designed to further the preparation of the student
interested in teaching physical education. Primary emphasis is
placed on preparing the student to analyze and implement the
teaching and curricular process in physical education.
Option 1 Degree Requirements: |
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Required Core (12-15 hours) |
| PES 610 |
(3) |
Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport |
|
PES 670 |
(3) |
Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and
Recreation |
|
PES 672 |
(3) |
Statistics for Physical Education amd Sport, Health and Recreation |
|
PES 691 |
(3) |
Independent Study OR |
|
PES 698 |
(6) |
Thesis |
|
Specialization Courses (6 hours) |
| PES
607 |
(3) |
Physical
Education Curriculum Analysis |
| PES
615 |
(3) |
Analysis
of Teaching in Physical Education |
|
Electives and
Cognates (9-12 hours) |
| To be selected in
consultation with an advisor. |
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Option 1 Total:
30 credit hours |
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Option 2 - Athletic Administration |
This option is designed to prepare the student for a career in
collegiate, high school, or community sport administration through
theoretical and practical experiences. Practicum experiences and
off-campus internship with a local education agency, university, or
sport organization of the student's choice supplement student
coursework.
Option 2 Degree Requirements: |
|
Required Core (12-15 hours) |
| PES 610 |
(3) |
Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport |
|
PES 670 |
(3) |
Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and
Recreation |
|
PES 672 |
(3) |
Statistics for Physical Education amd Sport, Health and Recreation |
|
PES 691 |
(3) |
Independent Study OR |
|
PES 698 |
(6) |
Thesis |
|
Specialization Courses (12 hours) |
| PES
603 |
(3) |
Administration of Sport and Physical Education |
| PES
640 |
(3) |
Sport and the Law |
| PES
650 |
(3) |
Sport
Marketing |
| PES
699 |
(3) |
Internship in Sport Administration |
|
Electives and
Cognates (3-6 hours) |
| To be selected in
consultation with an advisor. |
|
Option 2 Total:
30 credit hours |
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Option 3 - Exercise Science |
This option is designed to prepare students to be exercise
specialists or provide a foundation for additional graduate
study or both. The study of the physiology of work and exercise is
the main emphasis of the program.
Option 3 Degree Requirements: |
|
Required Core (19-22 hours) |
| BIO 590 |
(3) |
Cardiovascular Physiology |
|
PES 606 |
(3) |
Motor Learning and Human Performance |
|
PES 631 |
(3) |
Physiology of Exercise |
|
PES 670 |
(3) |
Research Methods for
Physical Education and Sport, Health and Recreation OR |
| HPR
544 |
(3) |
Biostatistics |
| PES
691 |
(3) |
Independent Study OR |
| PES
698 |
(6) |
Thesis |
|
Electives and
Cognates (8-11 hours) |
| To be selected in
consultation with an advisor. |
|
Option 3 Total: 30 credit hours |
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Option 4 - Coaching |
This option is designed to prepare the student for a career in
coaching athletics at the interscholastic or intercollegiate levels.
The program is flexible and designed to provide both theoretical and
practical experience.
Option 4 Degree Requirements: |
|
Required Core (12-15 hours) |
| PES 610 |
(3) |
Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport |
|
PES 670 |
(3) |
Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport, Health and
Recreation |
|
PES 672 |
(3) |
Statistics for Physical Education amd Sport, Health and Recreation |
|
PES 691 |
(3) |
Independent Study OR |
|
PES 698 |
(6) |
Thesis |
|
Specialization Courses (8-9 hours) |
| PES
560 |
(3) |
Principles and Foundations of Coaching |
| PES
606 |
(3) |
Motor Learning and Human Performance |
| PES
611 |
(2) |
Psychology of Sport |
| PES
620 |
(3) |
Sport: An Interdisciplinary Study |
|
Electives and
Cognates (6-10 hours) |
| To be selected in
consultation with an advisor. |
|
Option 4 Total:
30 credit hours |
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Additional Requirements for All Options |
| A. |
An oral examination in the field of specialization may be given at
the discretion of the department. The department reserves the right
to administer a comprehensive examination after the completion of
approximately 20 hours of course work as a tool to secure
information to be used in counseling the student toward the
completion of the selected program. |
| B. |
Students must consult with an adviser prior to taking a 500-level
course. |
| C. |
Students must present 20 or more semester hours of classes at or
above 600-level for this degree. |
| D. |
A maximum of six hours of credit in practicum, field study, and
internship courses may be applied toward the completion of this
degree program. |
| E. |
Individualized graduate programs for specific areas of interest such
as Special Physical Education may be arranged in consultation with
an adviser and with the Graduate Coordinator's approval. |
|
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College
of Graduate Studies
Graduate Physical Education Programs (Academic Bulletin)
Future
CMU Students
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