Sport and Exercise Science M.S. — Sport Pedagogy Emphasis
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Requirements — 33 Credits
See “Sport and Exercise Science M.S.”.
Degree Requirements
Required Emphasis Credits — 27 hours
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SES 603 | Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
| SES 612 | Assessment in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| SES 614 | Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 628 | Adventure Education | 3 |
| SES 640 | Curriculum in Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 643 | Instructional Strategies for K-12 Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 645 | Supervision in K-12 Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
Elective Credits — 6 hours
Select one of the following options:
Professional Research Project
The writing and presentation of a research project satisfies the completion of the comprehensive exam.
Thesis Option (Elective Credit Hours — 6)
The Thesis option is in lieu of the professional research project option listed above.
Thesis hours may be included as elective hours within a student’s program. The Thesis option requires the completion of an experimental research project (problem development, data collection and analysis, write-up, and defense).
Endorsement: By completing the Sport Pedagogy Emphasis students fulfill the requirements for institutional recommendation for an added endorsement as a K-12 Physical Education teacher. Before such recommendation is made, however, students seeking endorsement must provide evidence of two or more years of teaching experience in elementary, middle or secondary school while holding a Type “A” teaching license or equivalent and complete student teaching in physical education. (Contact the Colorado Department of Education for a complete list of requirements for endorsement.)