Kinesiology (Physical Education) MS

Overview

The Master of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical Education is a fully online program that prepares students who wish to pursue careers in the instruction of movement and fitness activities in school and non-school settings. Though this degree program does not lead to initial teacher licensure in Mississippi, it does provide the graduate-level coursework necessary to meet the professional competency standards for advanced licensure in Mississippi. Therefore, students seeking a Mississippi Class AA Educator License in physical education must currently hold a Mississippi Class A Educator License. Students who intend to seek an initial or advanced license in another state should verify that this program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. For assistance with out-of-state licensure questions, please complete the Professional Licensure Form.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements detailed in Admissions Requirements and Procedures , applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Official scores from one of the following standardized exams - Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Praxis II: Physical Education Content Knowledge (5091), Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT), ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (scores and proof of certification), or ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (scores and proof of certification).
2. Statement of purpose
3. Résumé
4. Three Letters of Recommendation

Program Requirements and Academic Policies

See General Degree Requirements  and General Academic Information .

Course Requirements (33 hours)

• KIN 603 - Adapted Physical Education, Sport, and Activity 3 hrs.
• KIN 604 - Advanced Motor Development 3 hrs.
• KIN 606 - Motor Learning 3 hrs.
• KIN 623 - Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 625 - Program Design in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 644 - Foundations and Trends in Kinesiology 3 hrs.
• KIN 645 - Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education 3 hrs.
• KIN 677 - Legal Aspects of Sport 3 hrs.
• KIN 680 - Research Techniques I 3 hrs.
• KIN 681 - Research Techniques II 3 hrs.
• KIN 684 - Sport Skill Analysis 3 hrs.