EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING
Program Requirements
The physical education teaching program is designed as a
practitioner-oriented program for physical education teaching
professionals seeking additional qualifications and expertise in
areas such as teaching methods and styles, new and innovative
curricular design, analysis of effective teaching, and
supervision. Students may also choose to complete one of the
following emphases as part of their program electives: 1)
adventure/outdoor pursuits; 2) adapted physical education; or 3)
health as a lifestyle. Students must select either the thesis
option (32 credits) or non-thesis option (32 credits). Students
choosing the non-thesis option must successfully apply for and
complete comprehensive written exams in the department of
exercise and sport science. The physical education teaching
program does not result in a K-12 teaching certificate.
Additional course work may be required based on previously
completed undergraduate course work.
Prerequisites or equivalents are:
1. Undergraduate major/minor in physical education and/or sport
science/management from an accredited four-year institution.
2. Documented course work in the following areas:
-
anatomy/physiology
- measurement and
evaluation in physical education
- adapted physical
education
- motor
development/behavior/child development
| Category A - Research (6-12 credits)
Thesis Option (12 credits) |
Credits | |
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EFN 735 | Interpretation of Statistical Data | 3 |
| ESS 799 | Research: Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Non-thesis Option (6-9 credits) | Credits | |
| EFN 730 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| ESS 736 | Critical Analysis Project: Special Physical Education (special populations only) | 3 |
| ESS 752 | Assessment in Physical Education and Athletics | 3 |
| Written comprehensive exam | ||
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Category B - Core Requirements
(10 credits) |
Credits | |
| 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 |
| ESS 725 | Diversity in the Physical Activity Setting | 2 |
| Category C - Electives (Thesis option - 10 credits) (Non-thesis option - 16 elective credits) Elective courses must be related to the field of teaching. A student may select one of the emphases or a variety of courses offered in exercise and sport science, health education, and educational studies departments. All electives must be pre-approved by the program director. Up to six (6) credits of ESS 560 will count toward this category. |
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| EMPHASES 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 |
| Electives Non-thesis Option | 6 | |
| Adapted Physical Education: (16 credits) | Credits | |
| ESS 530 | Causes and Effects of Developmental, Physical and Sensory Disorders | 4 |
| ESS 765 | Adventure Education for Physical Educators | 3 |
| ESS 787 | Clinical Internship in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| ESS 792 | Seminar in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| Electives Non-thesis Option | 3 | |
| Health as a Lifestyle: (16 credits) | Credits | |
| SHE 705 | Essentials of Health and Wellness | 4 |
| SHE 715 | Health Education Curriculum and Pedagogy | 3 |
| SHE 720 | Adolescent and Youth Health Issues | 3 |
| Electives Non-thesis Option | 6 | |
ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The concentration in athletic training education is designed
to provide advanced study for individuals who are National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
certified, or eligible to take the examination. This
concentration is designed to prepare individuals who are highly
qualified and motivated athletic training educators. Selected
courses and clinical experiences will have an educational
emphasis. Additionally, the concentration will offer students
the ability to expand their athletic training related skills and
skills relevant to the research process by participating in a
variety of scholarly activities that may be incorporated into
one’s professional practice. It can be coupled with any graduate
degree program as long as the prerequisites are met and the
program allows it.
Concentration Prerequisites
1. Successfully passed or be eligible to take the NATABOC examination or
2. Possess a NATABOC equivalent athletic training credential.
| Concentration Requirements | Credits | |
| ESS 732 | Advanced Athletic Activity Injury Management | 3 |
| ESS 733 | Advanced Athletic Training Teaching | 3 |
| ESS 734 | Effective Instruction in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ESS 740 | Reading/Writing in Athletic Training | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Note:
In order to have this concentration listed on a student’s
transcript, the student must be certified through the NATABOC,
or possess a NATABOC equivalent athletic training credential.