Master of Arts in Education:
Physical Education Administration Option
This is a new graduate program for
physical education teachers
who are
interested in furthering their education
and professional
development.
Graduates of this program will receive
a Master of Arts in
Education with
an emphasis in Physical Education Administration.
The Physical Education Administration option is designed to
provide advanced studies in physical education, as
well as
knowledge and understanding of the basic foundations and theories
of educational administration. The curriculum objectives promote
a blending of theory and practice to assist students who seek
advancement within their chosen field in education, public
service, or the
private sector. Graduates from this program
will meet requirements necessary for teaching
physical education
at the community college level, as well as meeting requirements
for
various school administrative positions.
The Master of Arts in Education, Physical Education Administration
Option is structured as
a differential tuition program, with
graduates completing a total of 30 units. Students will
complete
18 units (graduate education curriculum) under state support
and 12 units (physical education courses) through Special
Sessions. Students will be enrolled as regular university
students for the extent of the program, but will pay the current
Special Sessions fees for the
12 physical education units.
Degree Requirements
The following courses (A-C) constitute the program of study
for the Master of Arts in Education: Physical Education Administration
Option. Students enrolling in these courses must have a degree
in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Human
Performance or have completed the prerequisite courses (outlined
in part II below). All students receiving this degree must
successfully complete these courses.
A. Graduate Education Common Core Requirements. Classes
taken under state support.
GED 500 Research Methods in Education
GED 501 Seminar in Learning & Development
GED 503 Socio-Cultural Issues in Education
B. Graduate Education Required Courses. Classes taken
under state support.
GED 506 Law & Ethics in Public Education
GED 570 Supervision of Instruction
GED 571 School Management & Finance
C. Physical Education Required Courses. Classes taken
through Special Sessions.
PED 500 Seminar in Contemporary Issues, Topics, and Trends
in Physical Education
PED 514 Seminar in Curriculum Development in Physical Education
PED 516 Public Relations & Development in Physical Education
& Athletics
PED 593 Field Work in Physical Education Administration
Program Prerequisites
Students who have not completed a degree in
Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise
Science or Human Performance must complete all
of the following courses before enrolling
in 500 level physical education courses.
BIO 250 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
KIN 300 Tests and Measurements
KIN 301 Kinesiology
KIN 303 Exercise Physiology
KIN 425 Physical Education in the Elementary School
KIN 448 Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Physical Education
Admission Requirements
Admission to the University.
A minimum of 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 units attempted.
Three recommendations from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s
potential for graduate study.
Completion of Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement with a score of 8 or English 350.
A baccalaureate degree from a nationally accredited college or university. Students who have not completed a degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or Human Performance must complete all of the following courses before enrolling in 500 level physical education courses.
BIO 250 Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
KIN 300 Tests and Measurements
KIN 301 Kinesiology
KIN 303 Exercise Physiology
KIN 425 Physical Education in the Elementary School
KIN 448 Teaching Effectiveness in Secondary Physical Education
Further Information
Contact Lee Hancock at lhancock@csudh.edu