Leadership in Physical Education M.A.
Leadership in Physical Education Major
The primary focus of this program is the study of teaching (pedagogy). This program does not lead to a teaching license in Physical Education.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should refer to their MyUNIverse Student Center To-Do list or contact the the Department of Kinesiology for other application requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at https://admissions.uni.edu/application.
To be eligible for admission to the graduate program, the candidate must have an undergraduate degree in teaching physical education or be currently licensed to teach physical education. Undergraduate students in the last semester of a bachelor degree in physical education PK-12 teaching may be provisionally accepted. Candidates note meeting these requirements may petition for special consideration for admission.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Only graduate courses (course numbers 5000 or above) will apply to a graduate degree, even if the undergraduate course number (4999 or less) is listed. No exceptions will be made.
This major is available on the non-thesis option only. No comprehensive examination is required.
| Required: | ||
| KINES 6230 | Curriculum Theory and Design in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 6231 | Effective Teaching and Behavioral Management in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 6240 | Advanced Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 6241 | Advanced Assessment in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 6251 | Applied Analysis of Human Movement | 3 |
| KINES 6255 | Advanced Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| KINES 6273 | Contemporary and Inclusive Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| KINES 6290 | Research Methods and Statistical Analyses | 3 |
| Electives from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Readings in Kinesiology | ||
| Seminar in Kinesiology | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Learning Outcomes
Leadership in Physical Education, M.A.
- Outcome 1 - Program content Knowledge and Skills: Students can apply best practice knowledge to profession specific contexts in the field of Physical Education.
- Outcome 2 - Critical Thinking: Students can conduct research, integrate information from a variety of scientific sources and critically draw relevant conclusions in the culminating research project.
- Outcome 3 - Communication: Students can demonstrate competence in oral and written communication, as appropriate for Physical Education Pedagogy.