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Graduate Bulletin Table of Contents

Additional Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Bulletin Information

Physical Education Graduate Program (HPERSS) Halenbeck Hall

Offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science
in the College of Education
327 Halenbeck Hall
Phone: 320.308.2155
Fax: 320.308.5399
E-Mail:  hperss@stcloudstate.edu
Web site:  www.stcloudstate.edu/hperss
Human Performance Lab E-mail: hpl@stcloudstate.edu
Human Performance Web site: www.stcloudstate.edu/hpl

 

The department offers three graduate programs: exercise science, physical education, and sports management, plus the possibility of developing a special studies program.

Department Chairperson: Dr. Caryl Martin
Department Secretary: Ms. Laurie Hanrahan, Ms. Suzanne Owen

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. David Bacharach
Graduate Faculty: Artunez, Bacharach, Conkell, Dobey, Gassner, Martin, Nearing, Picconatto, Risk, Seifert, Sheehan, Street, Ulferts

Accreditations Specific to the Program

  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
  • National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

The Profession

The Master of Science in Physical Education provides continued education for the professional educator. It also provides a vehicle for in-service teachers to expand their licensures into the area of developmental adapted physical education or other specific areas within physical education.

Employers

Graduates are typically employed as physical education instructors in public and private K-12 school settings.

Admission Requirements Specific to the Program

  • Admission decisions are made as completed application files are received.
  • A minimum of 12 credits in undergraduate physical education courses is required.
  • A student's letters of recommendation, GRE and undergraduate GPA are weighted equally in the admission decision.

Length of Program — Measured by Semesters

  • Part-time student: five to six semesters taking six credits per semester.
  • Full-time student: three to four semesters taking eight to 12 credits per semester.
  • The program has been designed for full-time and part-time students.
  • Full-time students can expect to complete part of their course load in evening classes.
  • The part-time student may complete the program through regular evening instruction or through summer session offerings.

Graduate Assistantship Overview

  • One graduate assistantship position is generally sponsored each year, and is available in the fall and spring semesters.
  • The graduate assistant will provide laboratory activities supervision; assist with the fitness wellness course, and with specific activities involved in leisure pursuits.

Degree and Plans Offered

  • Master of Science in Physical Education, Plan A (Thesis) 30 credits
  • Master of Science in Physical Education, Plan B (Starred Paper) 33 credits
  • Students in Physical Education will take classes under the following course abbreviations: Counselor Education and Educational Psychology (CEEP), Health (HLTH), Physical Education (PESS), Recreation (REC) and Sport Science (PESS).

Master of Science — Physical Education

  •  Within this degree an emphasis in developmental/adapted physical education (D/APE) may be obtained. For specific course requirements, contact the D/APE director.
  • Under Plan A, candidates are required to write a thesis.
  • Under Plan B, candidates are required to write a starred paper and shall take a final oral examination over the starred paper. The paper shall be a detailed study and shall follow the style manual of the School of Graduate Studies. In addition, a final written comprehensive examination is required.

Plan A, 30 credits; Plan B, 33 credits

Research courses
Plan A, 9 credits; Plan B, 3 credits

  • PESS 601. Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Sport Science, 3 credits (Plan A & B)
  • PESS 699. Thesis, 6 credits (Plan A only)

Core courses
Plan A, 12 credit minimum; Plan B, 18 credit minimum

  • Select course work in physical education with consent of the adviser.

Professional Education
Plan A or Plan B, 6 credits

  • Select course work with consent of professional education adviser.

General Electives
Minimum, Plan A, 3 credits; Plan B, 6 credits

  • CEEP 678. Introduction to Graduate Statistics, 3 credits
  • Electives to be chosen with advisor approval from related fields, general studies core, or courses in the major.

NOTE: At least one-half of the minimum requirements for the Master of Science in Physical Education is required to be earned in courses in which enrollment is limited to graduate students.