Physical Education, Master of Arts in Education
Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
Program Information and Admission Requirements
Admission to degree work is contingent on:
- Evaluation of the candidate's undergraduate transcript.
- Applicants are to submit a one (1) page personal statement as to why they would like to pursue a Master's in Physical Education pedagogy/special populations.
- Develop a 2-minute video of themselves discussing their teaching philosophy and how to integrate technology into Physical Education. Please submit a link/QR code to the video as part of your personal statement.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to their coursework, students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination/project prior to graduation or may choose to complete a Thesis. Students must also complete a graduate exit survey during the semester of graduation. More information can be obtained from the Graduate Program Chair, Dr. JP Rech, rechjp@unk.edu.
The Masters in Physical Education is offered fully online only.
All students are required to complete an exit survey during the semester of graduation or program completion.
Pedagogy Emphasis
This program is designed for persons interested in the art and science of teaching physical education content to students enrolled in elementary to post secondary institutions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Requirement | ||
| KSS 828 | Secondary School Physical Education | 3 |
| KSS 831 | Curriculum Design in Physical Education | 3 |
| KSS 841 | Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| KSS 845 | Motor Development and Learning | 3 |
| KSS 861 | Applied Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KSS 871 | Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| KSS 875 | Advocacy and Leadership in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| TE 800 | Foundations of Research: Methodologies and Practices for Educational Inquiry | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credit hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Philosophy of PE, Sport, and Coaching | ||
| Seminar and Practicum in Health or Physical Education | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development and Interventions | ||
| School/Community Relations | ||
| Activities Director | ||
| Sport Psychology | ||
| Sociological Aspects of Sport | ||
| Sport Coaching Methods/Techniques | ||
| Strength Program Implementation | ||
| Administrative Problems in Physical Education | ||
| Facilities for Sports and Recreation | ||
| Applied Biomechanics of Sport Motion | ||
| Program Design: Strength Training & Conditioning | ||
| Promoting Healthy Youth Behaviors | ||
| School Health Methods | ||
| Physical Education for Students with Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Physical Education for Persons with Severe Disabilities | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Adapted Physical Education Emphasis
This program is designed for persons interested in the physical activity of individuals with disabilities, particularly school-age students.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Requirements | ||
| KSS 831 | Curriculum Design in Physical Education | 3 |
| KSS 845 | Motor Development and Learning | 3 |
| KSS 861 | Applied Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KSS 871 | Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| KSS 872 | Physical Education for Students with Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| KSS 873 | Physical Education for Persons with Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| KSS 875 | Advocacy and Leadership in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| TE 800 | Foundations of Research: Methodologies and Practices for Educational Inquiry | 3 |
| TESE 837P | Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| TESE 880 | Critical Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |