Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education

     California State University, Long Beach                                           Policy Statement

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June 30, 2022

 

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education 

 

(This state-supported, face-to-face elevation was recommended by the Academic Senate on March 10, 2022,  approved by the President on April 14, 2022 and approved by the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Chancellor’s Office on June 15, 2022.)

 

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education

This program is designed to provide advanced preparation in K-12 physical education curriculum and instruction.  Students complete a capstone project, which includes a comprehensive exam, as their culminating experience.  Students select an area of emphasis (Track), either K-12 Physical Education or Adapted Physical Education (APE).

 Admission Requirements: 

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Kinesiology/Physical

Education or the equivalent; 

If a prospective graduate student has a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Kinesiology or Physical Education, he/she may be required to take prerequisite or foundational upper-division undergraduate coursework in Kinesiology. Students must consult with the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and/or major advisor before enrolling in foundational courses. The courses, which vary depending on the student's academic background and Option, may be taken at ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï or another college/university. All foundational coursework must be completed prior to Advancement to Candidacy.

  • An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better and an upper division Kinesiology/Physical Education major GPA of 2.75 or better;

 

  • A passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or comparable test. 

Degree Requirements:

This program is designed to provide advanced preparation in K-12 physical education curriculum and instruction.   The degree requires the completion of 36 units for the MA.  

 Complete the following 8 core courses (24 units)

  • KIN 522 Non-Trad. Activ. In Phy. Ed
  • KIN 524 Analysis of Tch. in Phy. Ed.
  • KIN 525 Instru. Design in Phy. Ed.
  • KIN 528 Promoting Phy. Act. & Fitness
  • KIN 575 Psychology of Coaching
  • KIN 580 Computer Applications in Physical Education 
  • KIN 696 Research Meth. & Stat Analys 
  • KIN 694 Capstone in Kinesiology 

Elective courses: PETE Track

Complete four of the following elective courses (12 units)

  • Three post-bac tch ed. (9 units total)  o (qualifying courses: EDSE 435, EDSE 436, EDSE 457, EDSS 450P)
  • KIN 526 Applied Behavior Analysis 
  • KIN 527 Phy. and Motor Assessment 
  • KIN 572 Applied Sports Psychology

Elective Courses:  APE Track

Complete four of the following elective courses (12 units)

  • Three post-bac tch ed. (9 units total) o (qualifying courses: EDSE 435, EDSE 436, EDSE 457, EDSS 450P)
  • KIN 526 Applied Beh. Analysis    
  • KIN 527 Phy. & Motor Assess    
  • KIN 537 Phy. Ed. For Spec. Pop   
  • KIN 638 Seminar in APE                   
  • APE Track students may also substitute approved courses for any of the above courses except KIN 524, 525, 694, or 696. 

Complete at least seventy percent (70%) of the minimum units required for the program of study in courses at the 500/600 level, including double numbered courses.     

 Culminating Activity: 

Students must achieve a passing score in a oral examination of their written capstone project within the 3-unit required course:  

  • KIN 694 Capstone in Kinesiology.

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EFFECTIVE: Fall 2023

  • Plan: KPE_MA04PB
  • Career: Graduate
  • CIP: 13.1314
  • ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Code: 08350
  • College: 15, College of Health and Human Services
  • Department: Kinesiology
  • Delivery: Face-to-face
  • Non-STEM