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 (30 Credits)
All Students must take a minimum of 12 credits from the Pedagogy Core Courses and a minimum of 3 credits from the Sport category and a minimum of 3 credits from the Exercise Science category
Pedagogy Core Courses (12 Credits)
| PE 500 | Improving Student Learning in Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 505 | Instructional Tools for Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 506 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 509 | Teaching Health-Related Fitness | 3 |
| PE 510 | Instructional Models for Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 520 | Current Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 522 | Physical Activity and Health Concepts for Physical Educators | 3 |
| PE 590 | Independent Study/Topics in Physical Education | 1-3 |
Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Sport (3 Credits)
| EXS 507 | Sociological Foundations of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| EXS 515 | Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXS 516 | Foundations of Leadership for Sport and Exercise | 3 |
Exercise Science (3 Credits)
| EXS 519 | Sport Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXS 523 | Essentials of Sports Performance Training | 3 |
| EXS 530 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport Performance | 3 |
| EXS 590 | Independent Study / Topics in Exercise Science or Sports Medicine | 1-3 |
| EXS 592 | Advanced Physiology of Sport & Exercise I | 3 |
| EXS 593 | Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise II | 3 |
Note: Either PE 590 and/or EXS 590 may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Research (6 Credits)
| PE 597 | Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science I | 3 |
| PE 598 | Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science II | 3 |
Students must take PE 597 before successful completion of 12 credit hours
Students must take PE 598 before successful completion of 24 credit hours
Electives (3-6 Credits)
Courses as approved by faculty advisor
Capstone Requirement (0-3 Credits)
Plan A: Thesis (3 Credits)
Students electing the Thesis for their Capstone should discuss which course the Thesis will substitute for with their advisor.
Plan B: Comprehensive Exam (0 Credits)
| | Comprehensive Examination | |
Plan C Applied Research 3 credits
| PE 595 | Applied Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science | 3 |
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