Teaching and Learning Emphasis in Health, Physical Education and Coaching (MSEd)

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This program provides educators with a background and experience in physical education and/or coaching to assume leadership positions in the field. Graduate assistantships provide opportunities for practical experience in teaching and coaching.

Career directions: coaching (prerequisite: major/minor in Health, Physical Education or coaching or equivalent experience), professional education.

A. Thesis, 6 credits (32 credit program)

B. Field-Based Research Paper (32 credit program)

C. Course work: (34 credit program)

EDER 751 - Interpretation of Educational Research 2 credits

I. Research Foundations: 3 credits (5 credits for Option C)

EDER 751 - Interpretation of Educational Research 2 credits Required for Option C
EDER 761 - Graduate Research and Design 3 credits

II. Core Foundation: 6 credits

EPSY 741 - Psychology of Learning 3 credits

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CGPS 762 - Socio-Cultural Foundations 3 credits
EDAD 700 - Models of Educational Leadership 3 credits
EDAD 715 - Supervision and Mentoring 3 credits
EDFN 720 - Philosophies of Education 3 credits
EDFN 750 - Technology in Education 3 credits
EDFN 760 - Writing for Learning 3 credits

III. Specialization Concentration: 11 credits

HPE 740 - Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education 2 credits
PE 755 - Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education 2 credits

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HLTH 770 - Perspectives in Health Promotion and Education 3 credits
HLTH 771 - School Health Principles and Practices 3 credits

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PE 750 - Sociological Aspects of Sport 2 credits
PE 754 - Applied Sport Psychology of Effective Coaching 3 credits

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PE 752 - Analysis and Mechanical Principles of Sport Skills 3 credits
PE 753 - Applied Sport Physiology 2 credits

IV. Elective Concentration: 8 credits

All core foundation courses, specialization courses not required by the program and other graduate courses in HLTH/HPE/PE offered may be taken in this program as approved by the committee.

V. Internship: 4 credits

HPE 794 - Internship 2-4 credits

Teaching and Learning Emphasis in Health, Physical Education and Coaching (MSEd)

A. Thesis, 6 credits (32 credit program)

B. Field-Based Research Paper (32 credit program)

C. Course work: (34 credit program)

I. Research Foundations: 3 credits (5 credits for Option C)

II. Core Foundation: 6 credits

Choose one:

III. Specialization Concentration: 11 credits

Choose one:

Choose one:

Choose one:

IV. Elective Concentration: 8 credits

V. Internship: 4 credits

Total: 32-34 credits