Master of Physical Education/Athletic Administration

To be accepted as a candidate for the Master of Physical Education degree, the student must meet all the requirements of the Graduate School. In addition, the Department of Physical Education and Dance requires that (1) the candidate shall have had the necessary background in the related natural sciences, and (2) the candidate shall have had the necessary background in tests and measurements and a knowledge of statistical procedures. Both a thesis and a non-thesis option are available.

Course Requirements

PE 605	      Leadership and Administration	        3 cr
PE 615	      Philosophy of Athletics	                3 cr
PE 631	      Athletics and The Law	                3 cr
PE 635	      Management of Athletics	                3 cr
PE 640	      Research and Writing	                3 cr
PE 649	      Issues in Administration	                3 cr

Thesis Option

PE 650	      Thesis	                                6 cr
IN ADDITION:  Approved Electives	                7 cr

Non-Thesis Option

PE 610	      Advanced Theory of Competitive
              Coaching	                                3 cr
PE 645	      Sports Medicine	                        2 cr
IN ADDITION:  Approved Electives	               11 cr