The objective of the program is to expand the professional knowledge, skills and leadership qualities of physical educators. Eastern Michigan University’s advanced professional education programs develop leaders who demonstrate reflective thought and scholarship within the context of a culturally diverse society. The master of science in physical education develops advanced knowledge, values and skills as they relate to healthy lifestyles.

The program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of education personnel.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION PEDAGOGY (PEP)

Core Courses……………………………………………………………..8, 9 or 12 hours

HPHP505 Basic Statistics in Physical Education (3 hrs)
HPHP677 Research, Theory and Design in Physical Activity (3 hrs)
Select from either option I or option II:

Option I: PHED690/691/692 Thesis (6 hrs)
Option II: Comprehensive Exam and PHED 698/699 Independent Study (2-3 hrs)

Pedagogy Emphasis Area………………………………………………….. 15 hours
15 hours from the following:

PHED501 Philosophical Issues & Ethics in Physical Education and Sport (3 hrs)
PHED581 Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (3 hrs)
PHED583 Teaching Effectiveness in Physical Education (3 hrs)
PHED584 Physical Education Curriculum and Instructional Design (3 hrs)
PHED593 Mentoring and Supervision in Physical Education (3 hrs)

Suggested elective courses…………………………………………………….9-17 hours
Four to seven hours may be selected from early childhood, social work, sociology or criminology areas:

HLED546 Alcohol Use and Abuse
PHED550 Technology in Physical Education
PHED566 Sport in American Society
PHED568 Physical Fitness
PHED578 Motor Development and Learning
PHED580 Comparative Physical Education
PHED582 Skill Analysis
PHED651 Biomechanics of Human Motion
PHED665 Sport and Exercise Psychology
PHED687 Qualitative/Interpretive Research
*RDNG503 Meeting Individual Needs in Elementary Literacy Education
*RDNG504 Meeting Individual Needs in Secondary Literacy Education
PHED592 Grant Writing or EDPS660/EDLD660 Grant Writing
PHED521 or LAW511

Cognate Courses...............................................................................0-4 hours
Select in consultation with graduate academic advisor: Possibilities include graduate level courses in Psychology, Dietetics, Sport Management, Health, Special Education, etc.

Program Total…………………………………………………………………..33 hours

*State of Michigan Teacher Recertification criteria to advance from provisional to professional certification.

For more information on this program, please contact:

For more information, please contact:
Roberta E. Faust, Ph.D.
Eastern Michigan University
School of Health Promotion & Human Performance
319-M Porter Building
(734) 487-2813
rfaust@emich.edu