Services for North State Families
The Department of Kinesiology offers
physical activity services for families in the area.
MA in Kinesiology
With a Course of Study in APA
The MA program consists of 30 units including a thesis, project, or comprehensive exam. Students who intend to go on to doctoral programs are highly encouraged to complete a thesis.There are two primary courses of study for the Master's Program in Kinesiology with an emphasis in APA.
The Adapted Physical Education and Pedagogy course of study is designed for individuals who want to learn about teaching, learning, and curriculum as it relates to individuals with disabilities in the public schools.
The Adapted Physical Activity and Exercise Physiology course of study is designed for individuals whose interest is in working primarily with adults with disabilities, such as in community college settings or community-based adult exercise programs.
The APE coursework combines well with studies in Pedagogy, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and other Kinesiology disciplines. You and your graduate advisory committee can design your master's program to meet your specific professional goals.
New Grant Available for APE Students
The CSU, Chico Adapted Physical Education Program is pleased to announce the availability grant funding to enable California teachers to become certified to teach Adapted Physical Education. Students pursuing the APE Specialist Authorization, or the fifteen units of APE Master’s courses required to teach at the community college level, may apply for this program. Visit APE TRACK Grant to read complete details and requirements about the APE TRACK Grant.
| Thesis/Project | Units | Comprehensive Examination | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core requirements | 9.0 | Core requirements | 9.0 |
| Course electives | 15.0 | Course electives | 21.0 |
| Thesis / Project | 6.0 | Comprehensive Examination | n / a |
| Total | 30.0 | Total | 30.0 |
Curriculum
3 Courses Required:
| Program Requirement | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 600 Seminar in Physical Education | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 601 Statistical Methods in Kinesiology Research | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 602 Research Design in Kinesiology | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| Total | 9.0 |
MA in Kinesiology with a Course of Study in APE and Pedagogy
This MA program is designed for individuals who would like to focus on instruction for children with disabilities. Course content focuses on sound teaching practices, curriculum and instruction, as well as disability. Many individuals in this area are concurrently obtaining an Adapted Physical Education Authorization to teach in the public schools. Course selection will be determined with the individual's graduate advisor.
| Possible Electives | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 315 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 513 Programming for Individuals with Physical and Neurological Disabilities | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 514 Programming for Individuals with Mental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 515 Collaboration in Adapted Physical Education |
3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 516 Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 617 Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 621 Research on Teaching and Learning in Physical Education |
3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 622 Adapted Program Implementation | 3.0 | Spring |
| SPED 563 Collaboration in Education and the Helping Professions |
2.0 | Fall / Spring |
| SPED 565 Behavior Management | 2.0 | Fall |
| SPED 570 Home/School/Community Relations in General and Special Education | 2.0 | Spring |
| CD 551 Staff-Parent-Child Relations |
3.0 | Spring |
MA in Kinesiology with a Course of Study in APA and Exercise Physiology
This MA program is designed for individuals who would like to focus on instruction for adult populations with disabilities. Individuals in this program may be interested in adult recreational programs or teaching and coordinating programs at the community college level.
| Possible Electives | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 617 Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 598 Special Topics | 1.0–3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 605 Sociological and Cultural Perspectives in Physical Education | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 622 Adapted Program Implementation | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 612 Sport and Exercise Facility Management | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 678 Exercise and Aging | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 681 Exercise Management - Chronic Disease and Disabilities | 3.0 | Inquire |
| KINE 682 Exercise Cardiology | 3.0 | Inquire |