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2006-2007 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]
Master of Science in Education in Physical Education
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Admission
To be considered for admission to the M.S.Ed. program in physical education, an applicant is expected to have a baccalaureate degree which included courses in kinesiology, physical education, health, recreation, dance, or equivalent courses.
Applicants to the master’s degree program in physical education are normally notified of an admission decision as soon as administratively feasible following receipt of all credentials to complete the applicant’s file by the Graduate School. Deficiencies
Student transcripts and life experiences will be evaluated to determine if deficiencies exist. If they do exist, any undergraduate deficiencies, as determined by the department, must be satisfied prior to the completion of 15 semester hours of graduate study. Retention
Students who violate the standards of the profession may be eliminated from the program after review by a properly constituted committee of the graduate faculty. Requirements
The M.S.Ed. in physical education requires a minimum of 33 semester hours. Students select either the general program of study or a specialization in adapted physical education, exercise physiology/fitness leadership, or pedagogy and curriculum development in physical education. Students must successfully complete a thesis, project, or interdisciplinary inquiry for 6 semester hours of graduate credit. In consultation with an adviser, the student selects one of these three options, and the research topic must be approved by the student’s graduate committee. General Physical Education
The student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 semester hours of graduate credit in the department. Nine semester hours of graduate credit in courses related to the student’s degree objectives may be taken outside the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. In consultation with the adviser, students will select a minimum of 9 semester hours in one of the following areas of interest: curriculum/instruction, sport biomechanics, coaching, dance education, motor learning/motor development, sociocultural aspects of sport/physical education, or psychology of sport and exercise. One course may be used to satisfy more than one program requirement; in this case, the number of elective hours will be increased. One of the following (3-4)
A minimum of 9 semester hours in an area of interest selected in consultation with adviser (9)
Course work related to the student’s degree objectives selected in consultation with adviser (6)
Specialization in Adapted Physical Education
This specialization is designed to prepare teachers to deliver physical education services to students with special needs. Persons are trained to assume roles related to adapted or special physical education including teaching, assessment, Individualized Educational Program development, consulting, program planning, and research. Certified physical education teachers completing this specialization meet Illinois State Board of Education recommended guidelines for personnel reimbursement as an “approved” adapted physical education instructor for students with disabilities. KNPE 490, Adapted Physical Education, or equivalent, is a prerequisite for this specialization. At least one of the following (3-4)
At least one of the following (3)
Course work related to the student’s degree objectives selected in consultation with adviser (6)
Specialization in Exercise Physiology/Fitness Leadership
This specialization is designed to provide knowledge and skills to students in the area of exercise physiology and/or fitness leadership. Students with such a professional background are prepared to assume various roles related to exercise physiology: research, teaching, and fitness leadership in hospitals, corporations, and health clubs. Applied exercise physiology, chemistry, and a human anatomy and physiology course are prerequisites for this specialization. At least one of the following (3)
Course work related to the student’s degree objectives selected in consultation with adviser (9)
Specialization in Pedagogy and Curriculum Development in Physical Education
This specialization is designed to provide relevant theoretical knowledge and experience in contemporary best practices in the discipline of physical education including methodology/ instructional strategies, supervision, program development, and the use of technology and assessment in educational settings. Individuals completing this specialization will be able to assume leadership roles in pedagogy and curriculum development in physical education and related fields. One of the following (3-4)
Course work related to student’s degree objectives selected in consultation with adviser (6)
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