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Twin Cities Campus
Applied Kinesiology M.Ed.Kinesiology, School of
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
School of Kinesiology, 220 Cooke Hall, 1900 University Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5300; fax: 612-626-7700)
Email:
kin@umn.edu
Website: http://cehd.umn.edu/kin
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Attention: At present, the School of Kinesiology is not accepting applications for its teaching licensure program offerings in Physical Education, Health, and DAPE under the Master of Education program in Applied Kinesiology. For further information, please contact Nina Wang via phone (612-625-4380) or email (nwang@umn.edu).
The subplans in K-12 physical education, health education, and developmental and adapted physical education prepare future educators to assume leadership roles in K-12 schools.
With guidance from faculty advisers, students choose at least 30 semester credits, which may include coursework, independent study, internships, workshops, and professional, site-based experiences. Three program options are available:
1. Developmental and adapted physical education (DAPE): prepares students for Minnesota teaching licensure in DAPE for grades preK-12
2. Physical education: designed to help students become inquiring, analytical, and reflective professional educators knowledgeable about the science of movement who are prepared for leadership roles in the schools.
3. Health education: designed to prepare students in important aspects of health and well-being and who are enthusiastic and prepared for leadership roles in the schools.
Candidates for the DAPE, Physical Education and Health Education M.Ed./additional license must hold a current Minnesota teaching license in physical education.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by National Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 2.80.
A bachelor's degree, preferably in health science or kinesiology.
Special Application Requirements:
Each Track has a different application due date, please see web site: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/kin/programs/teaching.html#pe
All applicants must submit the following items:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions the student has attended or is currently attending, except the University of Minnesota.
- Any student with a U.S. bachelor's degree or a comparable foreign degree from an accredited college or university may apply. Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary academic study must be submitted. Transcripts from coursework completed at a university outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation center.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
20 to 30
major credits and
0 to 10
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Developmental and Adapted Physical Education
At present, the School of Kinesiology is not accepting applications for its teaching licensure program offerings in Physical Education, Health, and DAPE under the Master of Education program in Applied Kinesiology. For further information, please contact Nina Wang via phone (612-625-4380) or email (nwang@umn.edu).
The M.Ed. in Applied Kinesiology-Developmental and Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) subplan is designed for students who currently hold a Minnesota teaching license in physical education and who wish to expand their knowledge and experience to teaching developmental and adapted physical education.
The M.Ed. in Applied Kinesiology — DAPE subplan requires a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits. Students who currently have their Minnesota teaching license in physical education generally obtain their additional license in DAPE in the School of Kinesiology and take an additional 7 course credits to earn the M.Ed.
DAPE Required Courses
The M.Ed. requires 16 credits of Kinesiology courses, 13 credits of Educational Psychology courses, and 1 elective credit. Students register for 4 credits of KIN 5196 and 3 credits of KIN 5995.
Required Kinesiology Courses
KIN 5103 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
KIN 5104 - Physical Activities for Persons with Disabilities
(3.0 cr)
KIN 5196 {Inactive}
(1.0-4.0 cr)
KIN 5995 - Research Problems in Applied Kinesiology
(1.0-6.0 cr)
Take either KIN 4981 or KIN 5981 in consultation with adviser.
KIN 5181 - Understanding Kinesiology Research
(3.0 cr)
or
KIN 5981 - Research Methodology in Kinesiology and Sport Management
(3.0 cr)
Required Educational Psychology Courses
EPSY 5613 - Foundations of Special Education I
[DSJ]
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5614W - Assessment and Due Process in Special Education
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5616W - Classroom Management and Behavior Analytic Problem Solving
[WI]
(3.0 cr)
EPSY 5618 - Specialized Interventions for Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities in Reading & Written Language
(3.0 cr)
Elective courses
Students must take a minimum of 1 additional course credit in Kinesiology in consultation with adviser. An elective course taken outside Kinesiology must be approved by the adviser.
Physical Education
At present, the School of Kinesiology is not accepting applications for its teaching licensure program offerings in Physical Education, Health, and DAPE under the Master of Education program in Applied Kinesiology. For further information, please contact Nina Wang via phone (612-625-4380) or email (nwang@umn.edu).
The physical education initial licensure program at the University of Minnesota is designed to help students become inquiring, analytical, and reflective educators with a strong experiential base on which to apply the principles and methods learned in their University courses. This program has a subset of prerequisite courses. Contact the School of Kinesiology for more information.
The Master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure program is for individuals with bachelor's degrees who wish to become licensed teachers. This graduate-level program provides rigorous, professional teacher preparation in accordance with the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for Teachers and the Physical Education Content Standards adopted by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
The M.Ed. in Applied Kinesiology— Physical Education subplan requires a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits. Additional requirements and credits will be required to earn the initial licensure, which is awarded through the Minnesota Department of Education. For more information on the initial licensure program, go to the School of Kinesiology website.
Required Core Coursework
Students take 21 credits of kinesiology courses in pedagogical and theoretical foundations of education, curriculum, and clinical experience. Courses required are listed below and should be taken in consultation with the adviser.
Note: KIN 6596 and KIN 6597 are required for Initial Licensure Program only.
KIN 5152 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
KIN 5995 - Research Problems in Applied Kinesiology
(1.0-6.0 cr)
KIN 6151 {Inactive}
(2.0 cr)
KIN 6521 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
KIN 6522 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
KIN 6596 {Inactive}
(4.0 cr)
KIN 6597 {Inactive}
(1.0-4.0 cr)
KIN 6598 {Inactive}
(2.0-6.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Students take 9 credits of elective coursework in consultation with the adviser.
Health Education
At present, the School of Kinesiology is not accepting applications for its teaching licensure program offerings in Physical Education, Health, and DAPE under the Master of Education program in Applied Kinesiology. For further information, please contact Nina Wang via phone (612-625-4380) or email (nwang@umn.edu).
The health education initial licensure program is designed to help students become inquiring, analytical, and reflective professional educators in health and health-related issues. The program seeks to develop thoughtful practitioners who can respond to the latest developments related to health and well-being and who are enthusiastic and prepared for leadership roles in the schools.
Master of education (M.Ed.)/initial licensure programs are for individuals with bachelor's degrees who want to become licensed teachers. These graduate-level programs provide rigorous, professional teacher preparation in accordance with the Minnesota Standards for Effective Practice for Teachers and the Health Education Content Standards adopted by the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Teachers who are currently licensed by the state of Minnesota may obtain a Health Education Additional License offered by the School of Kinesiology.
The M.Ed. in Applied Kinesiology — Health Education subplan requires a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits. Additional requirements and credits will be required to earn the initial licensure, which is awarded through the Minnesota Department of Education. For more information on the initial licensure program, go to the School of Kinesiology website.
Required Core Courses
Students take 22 credits of kinesiology courses in theoretical foundations of health education, curriculum, and clinical experience. Courses required are listed below and should be taken in consultation with the adviser.
Please note: KIN 6201 is only required for Initial Licensure Program.
KIN 5201 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
KIN 5202 - Current Issues in Health
(2.0 cr)
KIN 5203 - Health Media, Consumerism, and Communication
(2.0 cr)
KIN 5204 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
KIN 5205 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
KIN 5995 - Research Problems in Applied Kinesiology
(1.0-6.0 cr)
KIN 6201 {Inactive}
(1.0-4.0 cr)
KIN 6202 {Inactive}
(2.0-6.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Students take 8 credits of elective coursework in consultation with the adviser.
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