Kinesiology - Adapted Physical Education OptionPROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science in Education degree with a major in kinesiology. Within the degree program five emphases are available. The Adapted Physical Education option is designed for students interested in the analytic study of teaching and/or curricular development related to providing physical activity for individuals with disabilities. The primary focus is on the provision of services to school age populations as mandated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. However, persons interested in sport, recreation, and community-based activities for adult athletes with special needs also will find the courses relevant. The degree is designed to meet the needs of graduate students with and without teaching backgrounds.
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ADMISSION
Selection for admission is determined by the graduate faculty in kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. In addition to Graduate School admission standards, program admission criteria include grade point average achieved in previous professional preparation, experience, communication skills, and recommendations from professional associates indicating the applicant's competency and interest in the discipline and the related professions. Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (A=4.0). Only courses in which the student earned a grade of "B" or better will be considered for transfer credit.
Admission may be granted to applicants who have a bachelor's degree and meet the aforementioned criteria, although any prerequisites necessary to study in a particular emphasis are at the discretion of the program adviser.
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PROGRAM OF STUDY (33 hours)
(A non-thesis plan of study is available.)
General Professional Core (9 hours):
EPFR 501 Research Methods
EPFR 515 Advanced Educational Psychology
EPFR 520 Analysis of Educational Issues: Philosophical-Historical or EPFR 521 Analysis of Educational Issues: Socio-Cultural Foundations
Required Courses (21 hours):
KIN 410 Exercise for Special Populations or KIN 414 Exercise Adherence
KIN 520 Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Education
KIN 525 Principles of Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
KIN 539 Disability Sport
SPE 430 Classroom Management and Behavior Support in Special Education
SPE 514 Legal Aspects of Special Education
SPE 575 Service Delivery Models
Electives: (3 hours).
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EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Students must demonstrate competency in the content comprising the area of emphasis by passing a comprehensive examination or successfully completing the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) exam.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about this option, please contact the Program Coordinator:
Tammy Burt, PhD
Department of Kinesiology and Health Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1024
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026
Phone: 618.650.2876