Program Overview
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Site: Greeley - Hybrid
Mode: Hybrid
Start term: Fall
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
| SES 603 | Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
| SES 604 | Teacher and Coach Action Research | 3 |
| SES 612 | Assessment in Sport Pedagogy | 3 |
| SES 614 | Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 643 | Instructional Strategies for K-12 Physical Education | 3 |
| SES 646 | Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming | 3 |
| SES 647 | School Physical Activity Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership | 3 |
| SES 648 | Theories of Health Behavior | 3 |
| SES 649 | School-Based Nutrition & Wellness | 3 |
| SES 680 | Perspectives 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.