Master of Science in Education-Kinesiology, Health and Sport

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The Master of Science in Education – Kinesiology, Health, and Sport track is designed to prepare students for careers in areas of health education, physical education, and coaching. The program of study follows the specifications outlined in the MSE curriculum with 15 credit hours from the Teacher Education department and 18 credit hours from the Kinesiology and Sport department. An interview with the Chair of the Kinesiology and Sport department is required for admission to this track.

Advanced Instruction and Curriculum Theory (18 hours)

Select six courses from the Kinesiology and Sport department designed to meet the advanced instruction and curriculum theory requirements - 18 credit hours from among:

PET 502 - Controversial Issues in Health Education Credits: 3
PET 571 - Assessment Strategies in Physical Education Credits: 3
PET 582 - Community Health Credits: 3
PET 588 - School Health Credits: 3
SPTM 592 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
PET 593 - Emotional Health of Children in Sport Credits: 3
PET 594 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education Credits: 3
EXSC 601 - Physical Training for Optimal Performance Credits: 3

Human Development and Social Foundations (6 hours)

Select two courses from the Teacher Education department designed to meet the human development and social foundations requirements – 6 hours

Research Sequence (9 hours)

All MSE students must complete the research sequence requirement – 9 hours. (Note these courses must be taken at USI. Transfer courses will not be accepted for these courses.)

EDUC 601 - Research in Education Credits: 3
EDUC 631 - Analysis of Instruction Credits: 3
EDUC 671 - Integrating Research Seminar in Education Credits: 3