Physical Education (MA)

Summary

Pedagogy and DAPE Tracks

The program is designed to enhance pedagogical knowledge and teaching skills in physical education and developmental adapted physical education (DAPE). The content courses are project-based, in line with best practices in teaching physical education and DAPE. 

 

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree

Master of Arts

Major Credits

34

Total Credits

34

Locations

Mankato

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Program Requirements

Common Core

Introduction to the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics, applied and theoretical research, and validity and reliability methods used in the disciplines of physical education, human performance, and exercise science.

Prerequisites: none

Hereditary and environmental factors of typical and atypical motor development across the lifespan.

Prerequisites: none

Discussion and research relating to current emphases in early childhood/elementary/secondary school physical education.

Prerequisites: none

Knowledge base on fitness levels of children and youth, assessing physical fitness levels, and developing physical fitness programs in the schools.

Prerequisites: none

Research/Methods Course(s)

Choose 3 Credit(s). KSP 609 is offered online; HP 630 is typically not offered online.

The research process is one that is complicated, and nonlinear, and very often difficult for students to understand and see its strengths and weaknesses. This course will introduce students to research methodologies as applied to research and evaluation. The course will focus on developing skills and applying different methodologies in a research plan.

Prerequisites: none

KSP 630 (3) Materials for Young AdultsThis course covers developmentally appropriate library and information services for young adults, ages 11-18 with an emphasis on literature and the uses of literature in schools and libraries. The course includes material on non-book services, programming, and other services specific to this age group.

Prerequisites: none

Restricted Electives

Pedagogy Focus - All courses in Pedagogy Focus are offered online.

Pedagogy Core

Developing curriculum in physical education focusing on current theories and models, factors influencing curriculum, scope and sequence, scheduling, and assessing curricula.

Prerequisites: none

Best practices utilizing models of teaching, learning styles, and instructional strategies in physical education.

Prerequisites: none

Knowledge base in observation, observation models, techniques of coding and analyzing, developing observation skills, challenges to observation, and observations in various environments.

Prerequisites: none

Theory, new techniques, and best practices of assessing across the physical education curriculum.

Prerequisites: none

Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of one's personal experiences related to the teaching of physical education as well as a review of practitioner and research-based articles to enhance one's teaching ability in physical education.

Prerequisites: none

Pedagogy Electives - Choose 2 - 3 Credit(s). Consult with an advisor on graduate elective options.

Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) Focus - All classes EXCEPT HP 512 & HP 523 are offered online. HP 512 & HP 523 are offered summer ONLY (face-to-face classes).

DAPE Core

Legal and theoretical bases for teaching physical education to students with disabilities. First course in D/APE sequence.

Prerequisites: none

Evaluation of motor skills and fitness among students with disabilities.

Prerequisites: none

Develop teaching strategies, curricular programming, and adaptations/modifications for students with disabilities in secondary physical education settings. Application of these strategies in fieldwork experiences with students with disabilities in physical education/DAPE settings.

Prerequisites: none

Theory, strategies, and best practices for teaching physical education to students with mental retardation, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism, attention deficit disorder, and multiple disabilities accompanying mental retardation.

Prerequisites: none

Study of techniques of consulting in D/APE with the spectrum of individuals involved in the IEP process, including but not limited to: students with disabilities, general physical education teachers, other school professionals and support service personnel, families/parents, peer tutors, and community agencies, to enhance the learning of students with disabilities both within and outside the classroom setting.

Prerequisites: none

Current practices in the identification, placement, and education of exceptional children and youth. Emphasis on patterns of social, cognitive, language, and psychological development of exceptional children. Social, political, and economic advocacy issues.

Prerequisites: none

Capstone Course

DAPE Capstone - Choose 2 Credit(s).

Supervised field experience related to the student's academic specialization associated with the disciplines of human performance. Disciplines include the following: College Teaching, Sport Management, Public School Teaching, D/APE, Intramural-Recreational Sports Management, Elementary Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Psychology.

Prerequisites: none

Pedagogy Capstone - Choose 2 - 4 Credit(s). Consult with an advisor on graduate capstone options.

Course requires completion of alternate plan paper.

Prerequisites: none

Course requires completion of a manuscript submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed journal. Prerequisite: graduate student/professor consent

Prerequisites: none

Supervised field experience related to the student's academic specialization associated with the disciplines of human performance. Disciplines include the following: College Teaching, Sport Management, Public School Teaching, D/APE, Intramural-Recreational Sports Management, Elementary Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, and Sport Psychology.

Prerequisites: none

Course requires completion of thesis paper.

Prerequisites: none