Adapted Physical Education, M.S.
The Masters of Science in Adapted Physical Education is designed to provide students with advanced preparation in physical education teaching for including students with disabilities across a variety of settings and environments in physical education. This degree does not lead to a teaching license.
Learning Outcomes
- [Content Knowledge] Develop a command of the subject matter of adapted physical education (e.g., motor development, motor behavior, exercise science, curriculum, assessment and instructional design and planning).
- [Curricular knowledge] Demonstrate effective practice in selecting, planning and evaluating adapted physical education curriculum to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
- [Assessment] Effectively use assessment to make decisions about special services, placement and program components for individuals with disabilities.
- [Instructional Design and Planning] Understand the evolution of physical education for students with disabilities and the legal mandates that need to be meet to effectively plan for the unique attributes of individuals with disabilities.
- [Research] Use research to understand, interpret and critique the field of adapted physical education.
- [Research] Utilize action research to improve and reflect upon teaching practices in adapted physical education.
Admission
In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a sample of expository writing to include future professional goals related to general and adapted physical education.
Degree Requirements (30 Hours)
Successful completion of 30 graduate hours in physical education selected from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PEDU 710 | Measurement and Research in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEDU 715 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education, Activity, and Sport | 3 |
| PEDU 716 | Universal Design for Learning in General Physical Education | 3 |
| PEDU 717 | Practicum in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PEDU 720 | Theories and Principles of Motor Learning and Control: Applications for Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PEDU 730 | Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Performance and Injury Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PEDU 751 | Principles of Adapted Sport Coaching | 3 |
| PEDU 771 | Theories and Principles of Growth and Motor Behavior: Applications for Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PEDU 788 | Action Research Project in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| EDEX 710 | Legal Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Comprehensive Assessment
Successful completion of a masters comprehensive assessment.