Master
of Arts in Physical Education
Admission
Requirements
Option
1. Physical Education - Teaching
Option
2. Physical Education - Athletic Administration
Option
3. Physical Education - Exercise Science
Option
4. Physical Education - Coaching
Additional
Requirements
Master of
Arts in Sport Administration
Admission
Requirements2
Other
Requirements
Credit Limitation
PES Course Descriptions
James E. Hornak, Chairperson
SAC 194, (989) 774-6658, james.e.hornak@cmich.edu
Gary
W. Arbogast, Ph.D., Methods and Curriculum
Thomas A. Cappaert, Ph.D., Exersice Science, Research
Judy P. Chandler, Ph.D., Special Physical Education
Methods
Janet S. Helfrich, Ed.D., Motor Learning, Sport
Psychology, Elementary Physical Education, Coaching
James E. Hornak, Ed.D., Statistics, Motor Learning
Marcia J. Mackey, Ph.D., Sport Management
Tracy W. Olrich, Ph.D., Motor Learning, Psychology of
Sport
Babara K. Peddie, Ph.D., Methods
Thomas L. Pennewell, D.P.E., Special Physical Education
René R. Shingles, Ph.D., Psychological Aspects of
Sport and Physical Education
The
Department of Physical Education and Sport offers a Master of
Arts in Physical Education with concentrations in teaching,
athletic administration, exercise science, and coaching and a
Master of Arts in Sport Administration.
Master
of Arts in Physical Education
Students pursuing this degree must complete a minimum of 30
credit hours.
Each option includes a required core of courses,
specialization courses, and elective and cognate courses. The
student must complete a required core. Credit hours in the
core vary depending on whether a thesis (6 credits) or
independent study (3 credits) is selected.
The Teaching Option (Option 1) is designed to further
the preparation of the student interested in teaching physical
education. Primary emphasis is placed on preparing the student
to analyze and implement the teaching and curricular process
in physical education.
The Athletic Administration Option (Option 2) is
designed to prepare the student for a career in collegiate,
high school, or community sport administration through
theoretical and practical experiences. Practicum experiences
and an off-campus internship with a local education agency,
university or a sport organization of the student’s choice
supplement student coursework.
The Exercise Science Option (Option 3) is designed to
prepare students to be exercise specialists or provide a
foundation for additional graduate study or both. The study of
the physiology of work and exercise is the main emphasis of
this program.
The Coaching Option (Option 4) is designed to prepare
the student for a career in coaching athletics at the
interscholastic or intercollegiate levels. The program is
flexible and designed to provide both theoretical and
practical experience.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in
Physical Education degree program, a student must meet the
general requirements for admission to the CMU College of
Graduate Studies. In addition, applicants for the MA in
Physical Education must submit the official GRE Writing
Assessment results along with all other application materials.
Based upon the undergraduate GPA, GRE Writing Assessment
results and professional experience, the candidate may be
accepted as a regular or conditional student. For regular
admission the minimum undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or higher
on a 4.0 scale. To be admitted to Option 1 of this program a
student must present 20 or more hours of physical education or
related courses, of which 15 hours must be professional
preparation physical education courses. To be admitted to
Option 2 or 4 of this program, prior work in physical
education is recommended but is not required. To be admitted
to Option 3 of this program, the student must present 20 or
more hours of exercise science, physical education, or
health-related courses.
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Option
1. Physical Education - Teaching
Degree Requirements
Required Core: 12-15 hours
PES 610 (3) Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
PES 670 (3) Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 672 (3) Statistics for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 691 (3) Independent Study OR
PES 698 (6) Thesis
Specialization Courses: 6 hours
PES 607 (3) Physical Education Curriculum Analysis
PES 615 (3) Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education
Electives and Cognates: 9-12 hours
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Total: 30 credit hours
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Option
2. Physical Education - Athletic Administration
Degree Requirements
Required Core: 12-15 hours
PES 610 (3) Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
PES 670 (3) Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 672 (3) Statistics for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 691 (3) Independent Study OR
PES 698 (6) Thesis
Specialization Courses: 12 hours
PES 603 (3) Administration of Sport and Physical Education
PES 640 (3) Sport and the Law
PES 650 (3) Sport Marketing
PES 699 (3) Internship in Sport Administration
Electives and Cognates: 3-6 hours
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Total: 30 credit hours
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Option
3. Physical Education - Exercise Science
Required Courses: 19-22 hours
BIO 590 (3) Cardiovascular Physiology
PES 606 (3) Motor Learning and Human Performance
PES 631 (4) Physiology of Exercise
PES 670 (3) Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 672 (3) Statistics for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation OR
HPR 544 (3) Biostatistics
PES 691 (3) Independent Study OR
PES 698 (6) Thesis
Electives and Cognates: 8-11 hours
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Total:
30 credit hours
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Option
4. Physical Education - Coaching
Degree Requirements
Required Core: 12-15 hours
PES 610 (3) Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport
PES 670 (3) Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 672 (3) Statistics for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 691 (3) Independent Study OR
PES 698 (6) Thesis
Specialization Courses: 8-9 hours
PES 560 (3) Principles and Foundations of Coaching
PES 606 (3) Motor Learning and Human Performance
PES 611 (2) Psychology of Sport
PES 620 (3) Sport: An Interdisciplinary Study
Electives and Cognates: 6-10 hours
To be selected in consultation with an advisor.
Total: 30 credit hours
Additional
Requirements:
A. An oral examination in the field of specialization may be
given at the discretion of the department . The department
reserves the right to administer a comprehensive examination
after the completion of approximately 20 hours of course work
as a tool to secure information to be used in counseling the
student toward the completion of the selected program.
B. Students must consult with an advisor prior to taking a
500-level course.
C. Students must present 20 or more semester hours of classes
at or above 600-level for this degree.
D. A maximum of six hours of credit in practicum, field study,
and internship courses may be applied toward the completion of
this degree program.
E. Individualized graduate programs for specific areas of
interest such as Special Physical Education may be arranged in
consultation with an advisor and with the Graduate Coordinator’s
approval.
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Master of
Arts in Sport Administration
This is a 36-hour graduate program designed specifically for
full-time on-campus students to meet the National Association
for Sport and Physical Education-North American Society for
Sport Management standards for accreditation.
The master’s degree in sport administration is designed to
prepare the student for a career in administration in a
sport-related field. The program is flexible and designed to
provide both theoretical and practical experience which will
meet the needs and interests of the individual.
Each student’s elective and cognate courses shall be
selected in consultation with the faculty advisor. Special
emphasis will be toward strengthening areas not included in
the student’s undergraduate program. Students who lack the
prerequisites for graduate courses will be expected to make up
these deficiencies in addition to the normally prescribed
coursework for the degree.
Admission Requirements2
Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to the
Master of Arts in Sport Administration degree program, a
student must meet the general requirements for admission to
the CMU College of Graduate Studies. In addition, applicants
must submit the official GRE Writing Assessment results and
three letters of recommendation, along with all other
application materials. Based upon the undergraduate GPA, GRE
Writing Assessment results, recommendations, and professional experience the
candidate may be accepted for regular or conditional
admission. For regular admission the minimum undergraduate GPA
must be 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. To be assured
consideration for admission, all application materials must
be received by the following deadlines: April 1 for fall
semester, August 1 for spring semester, and February 1 for
summer sessions.
Other
Requirements
Students must consult with an advisor prior to taking a
500-level course.
Required Courses (27 hours)
PES 603 (3) Administration of Sport and Physical Education
PES 640 (3) Sport and the Law
PES 650 (3) Sport Marketing
PES 670 (3) Research Methods for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 672 (3) Statistics for Physical Education and Sport,
Health and Recreation
PES 690 (3) Practicum
PES 691 (3) Independent Study
PES 699 (6) Internship in Sport Administration
Electives and Cognates (9 hours)
To provide breadth as well as depth to the educational
experience, each student will select (in consultation with the
Director of the Sport Administration Program) courses
appropriate to his/her degree goals. These courses will be
selected from Accounting, Computer Science, Educational
Administration, Health Education/ Health Science,
Interpersonal and Public Communication, Management, Marketing,
Physical Education and Sport, Psychology, Recreation, Parks, and
Leisure Services Administration, etc.
Total: 36 credit hours
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Credit
Limitation. Courses in the department that are subject
to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering
specified content or variable credit are the following: PES
592, 595, 693, AND 703.
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