M.S. Ed in Physical Education:
Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction
Admission requirements:
- 2.8 GPA overall
- 3.0 GPA in major
- GRE exam total score of 900 on verbal and quantitative
- Must demonstrate computer literacy
Note: Up to six graduate credits may be transferred into the program from an accredited graduate program with permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator.
Physical Education Core (15 credits required)
ESPR 601 Adapted Physical Education Design and Supervision (3)
ESPR 606 Planning and Administration of an Effective Health and Phys Educ Program (3)
ESPR 620 Curriculum Development in Physical Education (3)
ESPR 639 Current Research in Motor Development (3)
ESPR 645 Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education (3)
Physical Education Electives (9 credits required)
There must be at least 9 credits of electives earned at the graduate level for the Masters degree.Electives may be selected from the following available courses.Other courses may be substituted for elective credit with permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator.
ESPR 680 Problems in Health Education
ESPR 640 Principles and Concepts of Motor learning
HE 581 Teaching of Sex Education in the School/Community
ESPR 605 Principles of Movement Analysis in Team Sports for Physical Educ
ESPR 607Principles of Movement Analysis in Indiv Sports for Physical Educ
ESPR 609 Principles of Movement Analysis in Dance for Physical Educ
Research Core (6 credits required):
ESPR 634 Statistics
ESPR 635 Research Methods
Internship Option (6 credits):
ESPR 667 Internship *
Research Option (3-6 credits):
ESPR 636 Research Problem *
ESPR 698, 699 Thesis* Passing scores on comprehensive examinations are required for graduation with the Internship or Research Problem Options.