Physical Education Teaching Option
Program Curriculum
The Graduate Physical Education Teaching program is a 32-credit curriculum that enables students to select either the thesis or non-thesis option. Both options are comprised of Required Research Courses, Required Core Courses and Elective Courses.
| Thesis Option | ||
| The thesis option encompasses six credits of Research Courses and the successful completion of a master’s thesis, under the direction of a graduate faculty chair and a thesis committee. Students interested in completing a thesis are encouraged to discuss their interest with the Program Director. | ||
Credits |
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| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research |
3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| ESS 799 | Research: Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Non-Thesis Option | ||
| The non-thesis option encompasses nine credits of Research Courses and a written comprehensive exam. | ||
| Credits | ||
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| ESS 736 | Critical Analysis Project: Special Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 752 | Assessment of Physical Education and Athletics | 3 |
| Written Comprehensive Exam | n/a | |
| Additional Coursework | ||
| Required Core Courses - 10 credits | ||
| Credits | ||
| ESS 725 | Diversity in the Physical Activity Setting | 2 |
| ESS 737 | Curriculum Design in Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 759 | Analysis and Supervision of Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 771 | Current Issues in Physical Education | 2 |
| Electives Courses | ||
| Courses related to the field of teaching, with prior approval of the Program Director. Courses can be selected from a variety of courses offered in ESS, HED and/or EFN. | ||
| 10 credits = Thesis Option 16 credits = Non-Thesis Option |
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| Total 32 credits | ||
| Physical Education Teaching Emphases | ||
| Students may also choose to complete one of the following emphases as part of their program Electives: | ||
| Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits – 16 credits | ||
| Credits | ||
| ESS 745 | Pedagogy of Outdoor Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 765 | Adventure Education for Physical Educators | 3 |
| ESS 777 | Seminar in Adventure/Outdoor Physical Education | 2 |
| ESS 778 | Practicum in Adventure Education | 2 |
| Additional Approved Electives (Non-thesis Option) | 6 | |
| Special Populations – 16 credits | ||
| Credits | ||
| ESS 530 | Cause and Effects of Developmental, Physical and Sensory Disorders | 4 |
| ESS 765 | Adventure Education for Physical Educators | 3 |
| ESS 787 | Clinical Internship in Special Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 792 | Seminar in Special Physical Education | 3 |
| Additional Approved Electives (Non-thesis Option) | 3 | |
