Kinesiology and Health, Physical Education Teacher Education Emphasis, M.S.

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Plan A (Thesis)

The Plan A option of the Master of Science degree in the area of PETE is designed to prepare student for careers in the science an practice of teaching human movement. All students complete a core of general required courses and a concentration of courses in the area of PETE.

The PETE program of studies involves a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours of coursework, a thesis, and a final oral examination. At least twenty-five (25) credit hours of coursework is required from the Division of Kinesiology and Health (i.e., HLED and KIN courses), which includes the ten (10) hours of general required courses.

General Required Courses (10 Credits)

¹May substitute STAT 5060, STAT 5070 , STAT 5080 ; or EDRE 5600 or EDRE 5640 . Decision made in conjunction with advisor.

KIN 5085 - Research Methods Credits: 3
KIN 5960 - Thesis Research Credits: 1-12
STAT 5050 - Statistical Methods for the Biological Science Credits: 3 ¹

Specialized Required Courses

(12 Credits Selected from The Following KIN Courses)

KIN 5012 - Curriculum Design in Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 5013 - Spectrum of Teaching Styles Credits: 3
KIN 5014 - Teaching Tactics in Sport-Based Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 5016 - Analysis and Supervision of Teaching in Physical and Health Education Credits: 3
KIN 5018 - Psychology of Teaching Physical Education Credits: 3
KIN 5019 - Instructional Models for Physical Education Credits: 3

Elective Courses (Minimum 8 Credits)

Students are encouraged to complete at least one course from outside the Division of Kinesiology and Health. All elective course decisions must be made in conjunction with your advisor.

Contributions of Independent Study, Practicum/Internship, and 4000 Level Coursework to M.S. Degree Program

Independent Study Coursework: Maximum of 3-credit hours of Individual Problems (HLED 5097 /KIN 5097 ) or Special Problems (HLED 5587/KIN 5587 ) may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.
Practicum/Internship Coursework: Maximum of 3-credit hours of KIN 5900 - Practicum in College Teaching or KIN 5990 - Internship may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.
4000 Level Coursework: Maximum of two 4000 level courses (3 or 4 credit hours each) may contribute to the 25 credit hours from the Division of Kinesiology and Health.