2023-2024 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Physical Education with Specialization in Teaching Physical Education M.S. (For Certified Teachers)

Program Rationale:

The graduates of the M.S. in Physical Education with a specialization in Teaching Physical Education are expected to increase the competency and knowledge of certified teachers in health and physical education.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Graduate Students will:

  • Develop content knowledge in pedagogy and exercise science as it relates to health and physical education professionals
  • Read and interpret research and apply significant findings as it relates to health and physical education professions.

Admissions Requirements:

An undergraduate program in physical education from an accredited institution of higher education and teaching certification is preferred for admission to the master's degree program. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.

The admissions application, application fee, and official transcripts from each college and university attended (except Central Connecticut State University) must be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office.

Additional Materials Required:

  • three letters of reference (at least two from academic sources)
  • a personal statement

Instructions for uploading the statement, and for obtaining and submitting the letters of reference, will be found within the online graduate application.


Contact: 860-832-2155

 


Requirements

Core Requirements:

Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits

Note: All Students must take a minimum of one course from the Sport category and one course from the Exercise Science category

PE 500Improving Student Learning in Physical Education

3

PE 505Instructional Tools for Physical Education

3

PE 510Instructional Models for Physical Education

3

PE 520Current Issues in Physical Education

3

PE 522Physical Activity and Health Concepts for Physical Educators

3

PE 590Independent Study/Topics in Physical Education

1-3

Total Credit Hours:18-21

PE 500: Spring even years

PE 505: Fall even years

PE 510: Fall odd years

PE 520: Spring odd years

PE 522: Spring odd years

PE 590: Irregular

Sport:All students must take a minimum of one course.

EXS 507Sociological Foundations of Sport and Exercise

3

EXS 515Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

3

EXS 516Foundations of Leadership for Sport and Exercise

3

EXS 507 and EXS 515: Spring even years

EXS 516: Fall odd years

Exercise Science: All students must take a minimum of one course.

EXS 519Sport Biomechanics

3

EXS 523Essentials of Sports Performance Training

3

EXS 530Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport Performance

3

EXS 590Independent Study / Topics in Exercise Science or Sports Medicine

1-3

EXS 592Advanced Physiology of Sport & Exercise I

3

EXS 593Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise II

3

EXS 519: Fall even years

EXS 523: Summer odd years

EXS 530: Summer even years

EXS 590: Irregular

EXS 592: Fall odd years

EXS 593: Spring even years

Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits

Research

Total Credit Hours:6

Fall

PE 597Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science I

3

(Students must take before successful completion of 12 credit hours)

PE 597: Students must take PE 597 and PE 598

Spring

PE 598Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science II

3

(Students must take before successful completion of 24 credits hours)

PE 598: Students must take PE 597 and PE 598

Electives

NOTE: Courses other than Core Courses as approved by faculty advisor

Total Credit Hours:3-6

Capstone Requirement

Plan A:

PE 599Thesis

3

Irregular; PLAN A ONLY

Students electing the Thesis for their Capstone should discuss which course the Thesis will substitute for with their advisor.

Plan B:

Comprehensive Examination

Note: No more than 9 credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.

Total Credit Hours: 30