Received by the Graduate Council—November 6, 2006
G RADUATE C OUNCIL C URRICULUM C OMMITTEE (GCCC)
First Meeting/2006-07 Academic Year
October 9, 2006
S ECTION C – Items previously in Section B, now reported for inclusion in the Graduate Catalog p. 1 of 1
Other Catalog Change Page 88-89, 2005-2006 Graduate Catalog
Master of Science in Education in Physical Education

Specialization in Pedagogy and Curriculum Development in Physical Education

Specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology
This specialization is designed to focus on relevant theory, research, and practice in the areas of sport and exercise psychology. The coursework will help students examine a variety of predictors and consequences of sport and exercise participation. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge grounded in theory and research. Specifically teachers, coaches, and exercise professionals will experience a theory to practice approach to addressing the psychological needs of their participants in a performance setting.
One of the following (3)
KNPE 545 1 , Assessment in Kinesiology and Physical Education (3) OR
KNPE 645 2 , Application of Statistics to Research in Kinesiology and Physical Education (3)
KNPE 552, Methods of Research in Kinesiology and Physical Education (3)
KNPE 582, Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3)
KNPE 583, Psychology of Coaching (3)
One of the following (3)
KNPE 586, Sport in Society (3)
CAHC 500, Orientation to the Counseling Profession (3)
One of the following (3-4)
KNPE 452, Applied Physiology of Exercise (4)
KNPE 514, Neuromuscular Aspects of Physical Performance (3)
KNPE 535, Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skills (3)
KNPE 635, Biomechanics (3)
KNPE 652, Exercise Bioenergetics (3)
KNPE 653, Cardiac Rehabilitation (3)
KNPE 686, Seminar in Motor Learning (3)
Coursework related to the student’s degree objectives selected in consultation with adviser (9)
KNPE 599A, Master’s Thesis (6)
OR KNPE 599B, Master’s Project
OR KNPE 599C, Master’s Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Certificate of Graduate Study

Approved GCCC 10/10/05; Graduate Council 12/5/05; BOT 6/15/06