Physical Education (KINESIO-ED, PEN)
Specialization leading to Doctor of Education in Kinesiology
Core Requirements (9 hours)
- KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)
- KNHES 6892 Foundations of Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3)
Select one:
Note: Students who have taken both of these core courses may take an additional course in their specialization
- KNSISM 6807 Sport Law (3)
- KNPE 7863 Teaching Health and Fitness Courses at the College Level (3)
Research Core (choose two, minimum 6 hours beyond Masters)
Consult with advisor and committee to select two courses from the list below or other research courses offered at the University
Quantitative
- ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
- ESQREM 6661 Intro to Educational Measurement (3)
- ESQREM 7627 Sampling Designs and Survey Research Methods (3)
- ESQREM 7631 Applied Evaluation Design (3)
- ESQREM 7635 Advanced Research Methods (3)
- ESQREM 7643 Categorical Data Analysis (3)
- ESQREM 7648 Univariate Experimental Designs (4)
- ESQREM 7651 Regression Analysis (3)
- ESQREM 7661 Instrument Construction (3)
- ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Experimental Designs (4)
- ESQREM 8657 Factor and Cluster Analyses (3)
- ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3)
- ESQREM 8659 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
- ESQREM 8674 Scaling and Item Response Theory (3)
Qualitative
- ESQUAL 8210 Qualitative Research: The Analysis of Interaction in Educational Settings (3)
- ESQUAL 8211 Analysis of Classroom Discourse (3)
- ESQUAL 8280 Qualitative Research in Education: Paradigms, Theories, and Exemplars (3)
- ESQUAL 8290 Qualitative Research in Education: Practicum in Methods and Analysis (3)
Single Subject
- ESSPED 8861 Behavioral Research Methods in Applied Settings (3)
- ESSPED 8871 Behaviorism: Schedules and Translational Research (3)
- ESSPED 8874 Behavioral Research in Education (3)
Specialization Requirements (26-32 hours)
Required courses (20 hours)
- KNPE 7868 Research on Teaching in Physical Education (3)
- KNPE 7754 Advanced Motor Development and Learning (3)
- KNPE 8892 Research Seminar in Physical Education Teacher Education (12 hours) (3 hours, repeat four times)
- KNPE 8193 Advanced Individual Studies: Physical Education, Sport & Physical Activity (2)
Supporting Courses (6-12 hours)
All students must complete the requirements of one of the following two supporting specializations.
Physical Education Teacher Education Specialization (6 hrs)
- KNPE 8865 Social Justice in Kinesiology (3)
- KNPE 8870 Research on Teaching (3)
Adapted Physical Education Specialization (12 hrs)
- KNPE 5657 Sport and Disability (3)
- KNPE 5676 Programming for Severe Physical Impairments (3)
- ESSPED 5742 Applied behavior analysis for teachers (3)
- KNPE 8872 Advanced study in adapted physical education (3)
Flexibility Requirement (6 hours)
This coursework may be from inside or outside of the program, but should extend the breadth of disciplinary knowledge. Courses are selected in consultation with faculty advisor and committee. Examples of areas of study for Kinesiology include statistics/research, public health, developmental psychology, child development, teacher education, or urban education
Final Document Research (minimum 6 hours)
Consult with faculty advisor
- KNPE 8999 Dissertation/Thesis Research: Physical Education (minimum 6)
Minimum hours post‐MA/MS: 53‐59