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Master of Education Degree in Physical Education
Educational Goals
The Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) division in the Department of HPER offers a Master of Education in Physical Education degree with several options. Students may choose to major in Physical Education and seek a minor, all-level physical education certification, or one of three specializations: 1) Educational Foundations, 2) Exercise Science, and 3) Sport Management. Graduates with an advanced degree in Physical Education will: a) demonstrate knowledge and application of research-based literature in each of their respective disciplines; b) critically analyze research in the field of physical education and their respective discipline; c) Demonstrate knowledge of history and trends in their chosen field of study.
Employment Options
There is an increasing need for fitness professionals with an advanced degree in Exercise and Sports Science or related field as: 1) the nation grapples with obesity and diabetes epidemics; 2) physicians place more emphasis on preventive care; 3) the population continues to age; and 4) participation in organized sports grows. Thus, graduates with a master’s degree in Physical Education will be in demand and able to work in a all sectors of the workforce, including federal, state and local government health agencies, health organizations, public schools, and universities, as physical educators, coaches, grant specialists/coordinators, and directors of health clubs and wellness programs.
The Faculty
Members of the Physical Education graduate faculty are national leaders in the field of Exercise and Sports Science. They are the authors of numerous peer-reviewed publications, textbooks, and grants, serve as officers/board members in professional associations, and set the high standards for students in the Exercise and Sports Science Program at Texas State University. These members include:
| Maurice Johnson, Ed.D. Dawn Lantero, Ph.D. Lisa Lloyd, Ph.D. Kevin McCurdy, Ph.D. Tinker Murray, Ph.D. | Paul Paese, Ph.D. Robert Pankey, Ed.D. Robert Patton, Ed.D. Michelle Pope, Ph.D. John Walker, Ed.D. |
To learn more about our program, visit the Department of HPER’s website or contact Dr. John Walker, ESS Graduate Coordinator, at 512-245-8106 or jw18@txstate.edu.
Financial Assistance
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships. The Department of HPER annually awards competitive graduate assistantships to highly qualified individuals interested in serving as either research or teaching assistants. Selection is based on the students’ academic background and professional experience. For more information, contact Dr. John Walker.
Scholarships. Many Scholarships are available through:
· The Graduate College (http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/scholarships.html),
· The College of Education (http://www.education.txstate.edu/services/scholarships.html), and
· The Department of HPER (http://www.hper.txstate.edu/).
Admission Requirements
· A minimum GPA of 2.75 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework leading to a baccalaureate, or
· Conditional Admission may be granted to applicants with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.74 on the last 60 hr of undergraduate course work.
Curriculum
All Degree Options
Core Courses (9 hours)
PE 5346, Literature & Research
PE 5356, Experimental Design
PE 5347, Problems in PE or PE 5398 Exercise Science Internship
Exercise Science Specialization (36-hour Non-thesis & 30-hour Thesis options)
Required Courses (12 hours):
PE 5304, Psychology of Motor Learning
PE 5306, Advanced Physiology of Exercise
2 courses chosen from: PE 5309, Biomechanics for Exercise & Sports Science; PE 5302, Issues in Athletic Training & Sports Medicine; and PE 5305, Advanced Tests & Measurements
Supporting Courses (6 hours)
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options: Students who choose the: 1) thesis option are required to complete 30 hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis work; and 2) the non-thesis option are required to complete 36 hours of course work, including 6 additional hours of free electives.
Sport Management Specialization (36-hour Non-thesis & 30-hour Thesis options)
Required Courses (18 hours):
PE 5361, Problems in Facilities & Equipment in Athletics & PE
PE 5391, Administrative Problems in Competitive Sports
PE 5345, Supervision of Physical Education
PE 5390, Seminar in the Theory of Competitive Sports
REC 5350, Legal and Ethical Issues in Recreation & Leisure
REC 5360, Applications of Marketing & Finance in Rec. & Leisure
Thesis and Non-Thesis Options: Students who choose: 1) the thesis option are required to complete 30 hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis work (Note. They are required to take the course listed above except for PE 5345); and 2) the non-thesis option are required to complete 36 hours of course work, including 6 semester hours of supporting course work and 3 semester hours of free electives.
Educational Foundations Specialization (30-hour Thesis Option)
Required Courses (9 hours):
PE 5344, Analysis of Teaching
PE 5353, Curriculum in Physical Education
1 course chosen from: PE 5305, Advanced Tests & Measurement; PE 5311, Programming in Adapted Physical Education; PE 5345, Supervision of Physical Education; or PE 5360, Administration of Physical Education
Supporting Courses (6 hours)
Thesis Course Work (6 hours)
Educational Foundations Specialization (36-hour Non-Thesis Option)
Required Courses (15 hours):
PE 5344, Analysis of Teaching
PE 5353, Curriculum in Physical Education
3 courses chosen from: PE 5304, Motor Learning; PE 5305, Advanced Tests & Measurement; PE 5311, Programming in Adapted Physical Education; PE 5321, Workshop in Physical Education; PE 5345, Supervision of Physical Education; PE 4358, Organization of Elementary School PE Programs; and PE 5360, Administration of Physical Education.
Supporting Courses (6 hours)
Free Electives (6 hours)
All-Level PE Teacher Certification & Educational Foundations Specialization (42-hour Non-Thesis Option)
Required PE Courses (12 hours):
PE 5304, Motor Learning
PE 5311, Programming in Adapted Physical Education
PE 5344, Analysis of Teaching
PE 5353, Curriculum in Physical Education
Required Courses for Certification (15 hours):
CI 5314, Human Growth & Development
CI 5333, The Secondary Curriculum
CI 5370, Classroom Management, Discipline, and Legal Issues
RDG, 5324, Teaching Reading in Middle & Secondary Schools
CI 5363, Strategies for Improving Secondary Teaching
Fieldwork (6 hours)
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