Health and Physical Education M.S.Ed.
CIP: 131314
The curriculum is composed of courses in professional education, research, the theoretical base of health, physical education, and recreation, and the teaching specialty.
The objectives of the program are as follows. The students will:
- Develop basic knowledge and skills in conducting research, and in interpreting, reporting, and applying the results of research.
- Demonstrate depth and breadth of knowledge in an area of interest.
- Acquire skills and principles used to administer a program successfully.
- Explain the role of the discipline in education and in society.
- Discuss trends, issues, and problems associated with the discipline and suggest solutions to problems.
- Develop as a self-directed, life-long learner, who can effectively communicate with and motivate individuals for wellness and movement related activities.
- Facilitate and/or collaborate successfully with others in authentic conditions.
- Develop, adopt, practice and promote ethical behaviors for themselves and others.
- Become a “Master Professional.”
Key Quality Indicators have been developed for the program.
- Developing knowledge
- Perfecting skills
- Acquiring professional dispositions
Course Requirements
Students entering the M.S. Ed. in Health and Physical Education program must either:
- hold current teacher certification. OR
- meet Missouri teacher certification requirements as part of their degree completion requirements. Teacher certification requirements may require additional coursework that is beyond the 32 hours listed below.
Core Requirements (6)
Research Core Requirements (9)
| HPER 22636 | Research Methods in Health, Physical Education and Recreation | 3 |
| HPER 22665 | Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Data | 3 |
| HPER 22690 | Research Project | 1 to 4 |
Electives in the selected Interest Area (12)
Physical Education
(completion of this interest does NOT certify to teach physical education in public schools. Additional courses are required for state certification to teach physical education.)
Health Education
(completion of this interest does NOT certify to teach health in public schools. Additional courses are required for state certification to teach health.)
Unspecified Electives (5)
Total Credit Hours: 32
Note: No more than three hours of Independent Study can be applied toward a degree.
Detailed information on program advisement, completion of the research project, comprehensive examinations, and other aspects of the program can be found in the Graduate Program Handbook: School of Health Science and Wellness, which may be obtained from the graduate adviser or the School Director.
Program Completion Requirements
In addition to successful completion of the Steps Toward a Master’s Degree, successful completion of the following School of Health Science and Wellness requirements are necessary for degree completion:
- Completion of an approved Plan of Study.
- Successful passage of comprehensive examination.
- Research project.
Students who have not yet achieved teacher certification must meet the state of Missouri’s requirements for teacher certification. This includes completion of mandated classes, student teaching, and passing the Missouri Content Assessment. These requirements are met through the School's approved physical education curriculum and include additional credit hours as outlined in the undergraduate catalog.