College of Education
Health and Physical Education
Master of Education (Graduate)
Program Coordinator: Jacalyn Lund, Ph.D.
Faculty: Rachel Gurvitch, Ed.D., Mike Metzler, Ph.D., Deborah Shapiro, Ph.D.
Program Theme: Continuing Development for Effective Practice
This program is designed for P-12 health and physical educators who wish to extend their content and pedagogical knowledge for improved professional practice. The program features an integration of health and physical education content where it is appropriate and includes a combination of course work, simulated teaching, field experiences, and school-based inquiry components to assist teachers in their daily practices. Students can choose to emphasize in health, physical education, or adapted physical education within the program.
Program of Study 2008-2009
A. Professional Studies (9)
Required (9):
EPRS 7900 Methods of Research in Education (3)
EPSF 7120 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education (3)
EPY 7080 The Psychology of Learning and Learners (3)
B. Teaching Field (21)
Required (12):
EDUC 8360 Teacher Support Specialist (3)
KH 7240 Advanced Teaching Skills in Health, Physical Education, and Adapted Physical Education (3)
KH 7250 Teaching Models for Health and Physical Education (3)
KH 7780 Drug Use and Prevention (3)
Select three (9) with adviser’s consent:
EDUC 8660 Teacher Support Specialist Internship (3)
IT 7360 Integrating Technology in School-Based Learning Environments (3)
KH 6280 Psychology of Physical Activity (3)
KH 6940 Workshop in Kinesiology and Health (3)
KH 6960 Seminar (3)
KH 7200 Cultural Aspects of Sport (3)
KH 7230 Developing Teaching Skills for HPE/APE (3)
KH 7450 Viral Paradoxes of HIV and AIDS (3)
KH 7460 Health Risk and Protective Factors (3)
KH 7470 Using Technology to Assess in Health, Physical Education, and Adapted Physical Education (3)
KH 7480 Curriculum Development for Health, Physical Education, and Adapted Physical Education (3)
KH 7500 Physiology of Exercise (3)
KH 7510 Biomechanics (3)
KH 7650 Physical Education for Students with Developmental, Physical and Sensory
Disabilities (3)
KH 7655 Inclusion through Disability Sport (3)
KH 7665 Physical and Motor Assessment for Students with Disabilities (3)
KH 7700 Needs Assessment and Action Planning for Comprehensive School Health Education (3)
KH 8550 Sport and Movement Studies for Athletes with Disabilities (3)
C. Inquiry for Practice (6)
Select (3):
Choose one of the following with permission of adviser:
KH 7370 Foundations for Effective Portfolio Design * (3)
*must take if completing National Board Certification
KH 7820 Research Design* (3)
*must take if completing a Collaborative Action Research Project or Thesis
Select one (3):
KH 7830 Collaborative Action Research Project: Health (1-3)
KH 7831 Collaborative Action Research Project: Physical Education (1-3)
KH 7832 Collaborative Action Research Project: Adapted Physical Activity (1-3)
KH 7840 Teaching Portfolio Preparation (3)
KH 7990 Master’s Thesis (3)
Collaborative Action Research Project:
As part of this program, each student must complete a Collaborative Action Research (CAR) project, a master’s thesis, or apply for National Board Certification. The CAR project must be preceded by an approved proposal that the students develop and write in KH 7820. Students with an approved proposal must enroll in either KH 7830, KH 7831, or KH 7832 while the CAR project is being completed with a faculty adviser. Specific policies and procedures for the project are provided at the beginning of KH 7820; students may also obtain them from program faculty. Successful completion of the CAR project fulfills the comprehensive examination requirements for this program.
Teacher Support Specialist Certification:
Students who complete EDUC 8360 and EDUC 8660 qualify for Teacher Support Specialist (TSS) Certification in the state of Georgia.
Preparation for National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS):
The program is designed to prepare and support qualifying students for the NBPTS examination in physical education. Students who prepare for NBPTS certification are required to take KH 7450 and KH 7840 and must apply for National Board Certification to complete the program.
Program total: minimum of 36 semester hours