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Table of Contents | Message from the Dean and a Note to Students | The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | General Information about Graduate Studies | Graduate Programs | Graduate Courses | Appendix |Two options are available in the graduate program leading to a master of science degree in Exercise and Sport Science -- General: 1) Sport Administration and 2) Physical Education Teaching.
SPORT ADMINISTRATION OPTION
The sport administration option prepares professionals for managerial positions in the sport industry such as athletics, sports/ fitness centers, professional sports, sport/ athletic equipment merchandising, and intramural/recreational sports. Students may select a thesis (33 credits) or non-thesis option (36 credits). A minimum of half of the credits must be earned in graduate-only level courses.
Prerequisites or equivalents are:
Category A -- Research Thesis Option (12 credits)
Required Courses:
Non-thesis Option (6 credits)
Required Courses:
Category B -- Core Requirements (21 credits)
Category C -- Electives (non-thesis option only -- 9 credits)
Students are required to take nine credits of electives related to the field of sport administration. Courses must be approved by the program director PRIOR to enrollment in the course. Up to six credits of ESS 660, Clinical Forum, will count toward electives.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING OPTION
The teaching option is designed as a practitioner-oriented program for physical education teaching professionals seeking additional qualifications and expertise in such areas as teaching methods and styles, new and innovative curricular design, analysis of effective teaching, supervision, adventure and outdoor physical education. Students may select either the thesis or non-thesis option. Both options require 31 credits. Students choosing the non-thesis option must successfully apply for and complete comprehensive written exams in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science. A minimum of half of the credits must be earned in graduate-only level courses.
All courses are offered during the summer session on a rotation basis making it possible to earn a degree enrolling only during summer sessions. A summer-only program would require a minimum of four summers to complete.
Prerequisites or equivalents are:
1. Undergraduate major 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 Thesis Option (12 credits)
Required Courses:
Non-thesis Option (6 credits)
Required Courses:
Category B -- Core Requirements (9 credits)
Category C -- Electives (thesis option -- 10 elective credits)
(non-thesis option -- 16 elective credits)
Elective courses must be related to the field of teaching. Courses can be selected from a variety of courses offered in ESS, HED, and/or EFN. All electives must be pre-approved by the program director. Up to six credits of ESS 660, Physical Education Clinical Forum, will count toward electives.
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