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The MA program consists of 30 units. Students may elect to complete a thesis or project, or they may select to take a comprehensive exam. Students who intend to go on to doctoral programs are highly encouraged to follow the thesis track. There are two primary courses of APE study for the Masters Program in Physical Education. The Adapted Physical Education and Pedagogy course of study is designed for individuals that want to learn about teaching, learning, and curriculum as it relates to individuals with disabilities in the public schools. The Adapted Physical Education 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. (Please note: These focus areas are not official options but, rather advising emphasis areas. Students design their master's program to meet their specific professional goals with their graduate advisory committee).
| 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 |
| Program Requirement | Units | Term |
|---|---|---|
| KINE 600 Seminar in Physical Education | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 601 Seminar in Physical Education Research Statistics | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 602 Seminar in Physical Education Research Design | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| Total | 9.0 |
A course designed to investigate the relationship between the various facets of the discipline of physical education, including philosophy, history, psychology, sociology, exercise physiology, perceptual-motor learning, biomechanics, athletic training, and pedagogy. This is a required course in the MA program.
(Prerequisites: kine 184 or faculty permission.)
Principles of statistical procedures used with selected research tools and selected types of research.
Presentation of computer statistical, graphic and word processing programs; and evaluation of statistical
research in physical education. This is a required course in the MA program.
Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
Selection and formulation of research problems; exploratory, descriptive, and experimental designs; research report styles; interrelation of theory and research; evaluation of research. This is a required course in the MA program.
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 Specialist Credential 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 214 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 |
A study of common disabilities found across the life-span. Discussion on the historical and philosophical basis for adapted physical activity, and the impact of state and federal legislation. Analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the adapted physical education specialist and the inclusive educational environment. This course is applicable to all disciplines dealing with the disabled.
(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with orthopedic, neurological,
and sensory disabilities. Evaluation of the anatomical and physiological
implications and their effect upon psychomotor functioning.
(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with disabilities,
including mental, emotional, learning, and other health impairments.
Instructional methods and intervention strategies will be
explored in the psychomotor domain.
(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
The development and interrelationships personal-social aspects of human movement,
groups, and physical education, recreation, and sport experiences throughout
the life-span for individuals with disabilities. Focus includes social influences
and interrelationships of peer relations, professional interactions, interdisciplinary
team dynamics, and family systems.
(Prerequisites: kine 212 or faculty permission.)
Assessment of physical growth, motor development and proficiency,
nutrition, motor fitness, and perceptual motor characteristics of
individuals with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on testing procedures,
evaluation of screening devices, authentic assessment, and practical
implementation. Specific assessment instruments will be those
commonly used in an adapted physical education setting.
(Prerequisites: kine 215; faculty permission.)
Fieldwork with children in an adapted physical education setting.
Involves assessing, diagnosing, and implementing individualized
educational programs to meet the needs of the disabled populations.
May include either teaching or coaching experiences.
(Prerequisites: kine 110 or kine 111 or other appropriate methods courses.)
This course helps graduate students analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
the research on teaching and learning in physical education. Content
includes systematic observation, qualitative studies, curriculum
theory/design, and the enhancement of student learning K–12.
(Prerequisites: faculty permission.)
The organization, administration, planning, and evaluation of adapted physical
activity programs across the life-span. This course is designed for students
who are interested in working with individuals with disabilities in a variety
of settings. Programming placements may be selected from preschool programs,
public school settings, community-based programs, or programs for older adults.
(Prerequisites: SPED 143, SPED 289C. Senior standing is recommended.)
Roles and relationships of families and professionals involved in the special
education service delivery process. Emphasis on developing professional communication
with administrators, regular education personnel, specialists, paraprofessionals,
district personnel. Pre-referral services and interactions, student study/student
success teams, IEP/ITP teams and co-teaching models. For child development majors,
an additional unit of internship credit is recommended.
(Prerequisites: SPED 245A and admission to Special Education professional preparation program.)
This course focuses on establishing and maintaining an educational environment
where interventions are positive, proactive, and respectful of students. It
includes the knowledge and skills in designing and implementing positive behavior
support plans and intervention based on functional analysis assessments.
(Prerequisites: Admission to and satisfactory progress in special education preparation program or faculty permission.)
Development of conferencing, guidance, and referral skills for use with students
and their families. Development of sensitivity to multicultural, community-based
and socioeconomic factors involved in serving the individual and family.
(Prerequisites: CD 050, CD 051.)
Study of interpersonal dynamics between parents and their children,
parents-teachers, teachers-children, and among staff in various
types of early childhood education programs. Includes participation
in communication techniques, observation of parent/teacher meetings,
and discussion of how these possible relationships influence
children's development and program functioning.
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 | Spring |
| KINE 612 Facilities and Equipment for Physical Education and Recreation | 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 |
(Prerequisites: kine 215; faculty permission.)
Fieldwork with children in an adapted physical education setting.
Involves assessing, diagnosing, and implementing individualized
educational programs to meet the needs of the disabled populations.
May include either teaching or coaching experiences.
This course is for special topics offered as 298A/C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered.
(Prerequisites: kine 302.)
An in-depth study of the theories of the origin of physical
education; evaluation and assessment of findings as
they relate to today's discipline.
(Prerequisites: faculty permission.)
The organization, administration, planning, and evaluation of adapted physical
activity programs across the life-span. This course is designed for students
who are interested in working with individuals with disabilities in a variety
of settings. Programming placements may be selected from preschool programs,
public school settings, community-based programs, or programs for older adults.
This course provides the students with an examination of the functions of planning, management, evaluation, maintenance, operations, and situational analysis as they relate to facility management. Course will use guest speakers and focused field trips to supplement the basic lecture-discussion format. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
This course deals with the aging process and how exercise influences this process. Theories of aging will be presented from both a Western medicine point of view and an Eastern tradition point of view. The relevant physiology of aging will be considered from a “normal” aging perspective and from the perspective of degenerative disease development. Optimal exercise strategies will be discussed with respect to a healthy aging process.
(Prerequisites: kine 180, kine 185, kine 280, and faculty permission.)
This seminar is for students and health professionals who desire an in-depth
discussion of the role of physical exercise as a medically recognized modality
in conjunction with chronic disease and disabilities. This class is designed
for all people who are currently working within the medical profession and for
those students who are preparing for future careers in paramedical vocational
fields. This course will present the most recent research and publications available
for the exercise physiology working with individuals who suffer from chronic
disease and existing physical disabilities.
(Prerequisites: kine 180, kine 280, kine 282, and faculty permission.)
This seminar course is for students and health professionals who desire an in-depth discussion
of cardiology as it relates to exercise physiology. Exercise will be viewed both in terms of
minimizing risk factors and as a cardiac stressor. The role of physical exercise in
generating risk, such as excessive free radicals and potassium, and as a cardiac trigger,
as in sudden death and heart attack, will be explored. Cardiac rehabilitation will be
related to exercise prescription. This class is designed for all people who are currently working
within the medical profession and for those students who are preparing for future careers in
paramedical vocational fields. This course will consider the most recent research and publications
available for exercise physiologists in working with individuals who experience cardiac disease.
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