Physical Education M.A. Program of Study

Research Requirement (9 hrs.)

Students choose research courses based on the recommendation of their faculty advisor. PAES and other academic units at Ohio State offer courses fulfilling the research requirement.

Professional Core (15 hrs.)

EDU PAES 726	Promoting Behavior Change	3 HRS.
EDU PAES 754	Physical Growth & Motor Development	3 HRS.
EDU PAES 755	Inclusion in Sport and Exercise Education	3 HRS.
EDU PAES 762	Motor and Physical Assessment of Children w/ Handicapping Conditions	3 HRS.
EDU PAES 851	Advanced Motor Learning	3 HRS.

Emphasis Area (Adapted Physical Education or Teacher Education, 9-16 hrs.)

Adapted Physical Education (16 hrs.)

EDU PAES 650	Introduction to Exceptional Children	3 HRS
EDU PAES 676	Programming for Severe Physical Impairments	3 HRS
EDU PAES 872	Advanced Studies in Adapted Physical Education	3 HRS
EDU PAES 889	Practicum in Physical Education	7 HRS

Teacher Education (9 hrs.)

EDU PAES 709	Curriculum and Instructional Design	3 HRS
EDU PAES 742	Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers	3 HRS
Choose one of the following:		3 HRS
EDU PAES 689.01	Internship in Physical Education at the Elementary School	3 HRS
EDU PAES 689.02	Internship in Secondary Physical Education	3 HRS
EDU PAES 889	Practicum in Physical Education	3 HRS

Electives (7-14 hrs.)

Electives are chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. Completion of coursework in the Professional Core, the Adapted Physical Education emphasis area, and completion of 8 hours of elective credit will satisfy the state approved Adapted Physical Education endorsement.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 53-60