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