HPER

Special (Adapted) Physical Education

Master of Arts in Physical Education

Coursework required for Master of Arts in Physical Education with an emphasis in Special (Adapted) Physical Education. (Up to 27 credit hours online and at least 9 traditional hours at a local university).

Program Application Information

Master of Arts Curriculum (36 credit hours)

Core (6 credit hours)
HPER 6900 Research Procedures in HPER (3)
HPER 6920 Analytical Techniques in HPER(3)

Area of Specialization: (18 credit hours)
Physical Education Majors

HPER 6210 Physical Activity for Exceptional Children (3)
HPER 6220 Programming in Special PE (3)
HPER 6250 Assessment in Special PE (3)
SPED 5300* Introduction to Special Education (3)
SPED 6380* Application of Behavior Theory to Classroom Teaching(3)
SPED 6610* Transdisciplinary Teaming (3)

Special Education Majors

HPER 6210 Physical Activity for Exceptional Children (3)
HPER 6220 Programming in Special PE (3)
HPER 6250 Assessment in Special PE (3)
HPER 6400 Instructional Materials in PE (3)
HPER 6410 Teaching and Supervision Skills in PE(3)
HPER 6450 Curriculum Development in HPER (3)

Electives Options(3 or 6 credit hours)
HPER 6420 Human Growth and Motor Development (3)
HPER 6430* Physical Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning (3)
HPER 6450 Curriculum Development in HPER (3)
HPER 6910* Psychological Preparation and Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity (3)
HPER 6930* Sociology of Sport and Physical Activities (3)

Capstone (6 or 9 credit hours)
HPER 7120 Professional Field Experience (3)
HPER 7100 Independent Research (3)
Or
HPER 7000 Thesis (6) - Only 3 elective hours required if taking HPER 7000.

* Denotes courses that may be taken at WMU main campus or at an institution near student with prior program advisor approval.

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