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Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership M.A.T.

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Sciences

General Master's Degree Admission Requirements

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Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: 970-351-2755

Fax: 970-351-1489

Website: www.unco.edu/nhs/sport-exercise-science/

The MAT in Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership is designed for school professionals who wish to develop advanced skills and strategies in physical education and school-wide physical activity promotion. Students will be prepared to assume a leadership role in coordinating and championing comprehensive school physical activity programs.

Degree Requirements — 30 Credits

Course Requirements — 30 credits

SES 603Professional Development Seminar

3

SES 604Teacher and Coach Action Research

3

SES 612Assessment in Sport Pedagogy

3

SES 614Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education

3

SES 643Instructional Strategies for K-12 Physical Education

3

SES 646Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming

3

SES 647School Physical Activity Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership

3

SES 648Theories of Health Behavior

3

SES 649School-Based Nutrition & Wellness

3

SES 680Perspectives in Sport Pedagogy

3

Comprehensive Examination

All students must pass a non-sequestered written Comprehensive Examination. The examination consists of essential course content and a final report of results from a school-based physical activity initiative.

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