2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physical Education [PEC] M.S.Ed.


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Students must take PED 610 and PED 611 before applying for candidacy and should apply for candidacy as soon as they are eligible. Application for the degree should be at the beginning of the final course requirements. A maximum of six approved graduate credit hours may be transferred. Students may take up to nine credit hours of electives outside of physical education. All electives must be approved by the coordinator of graduate programs in physical education.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree program stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in a program leading to a M.S.Ed. in Physical Education should submit the following:

1. A SUNY Cortland Teacher Education Program application.

2. An application for admission to graduate study along with the $65 application fee.

3. A current teaching certificate in physical education.

4. Official transcripts documenting a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a physical education teacher certification program.

5. A minimum of a 2.5 overall undergraduate grade-point average.

6. Letter of application

7. A resume, which must include the contact information for three references. One of those contacts must be a public school employee.

Program Requirements


A. All students must take the physical education degree core of six credit hours:


Note: Students electing the coaching pedagogy concentration take these courses via the Web-based/Web-assisted format.

B. Concentrations


Students in the M.S.Ed. program must select one of the following concentrations: Curriculum and Instruction, Adapted Physical Education or Coaching Pedagogy. The requirements for each concentration are listed below.

C. Electives


All other elective courses by advisement for curriculum and instruction, and adapted physical education concentrations.

D. Culminating Experience: Three or six credit hours


The culminating experience for the M.S.Ed. in curriculum and instruction and adapted physical education concentrations may be selected from the following:

Curriculum and Instruction Concentration [CURR]


The purpose of this concentration is to prepare master teachers who have the knowledge and skills required to create curricula that meet current New York State and national standards. These master teachers will also be prepared to assess student performance and conduct program evaluations.

Adapted Physical Education Concentration [ADPE]


The purpose of this concentration is to prepare master teachers with special expertise in adapted physical education consistent with curricula that meet current New York State and national standards. These master teachers will also be prepared to assess student performance and conduct program evaluation.

Coaching Pedagogy Concentration [COAP]


The purpose of this concentration is to provide graduate students with knowledge and skills that apply especially to coaching but also to teaching physical education. Applying current technology to coaching, teaching and research methodologies is emphasized. This program is offered over three summer sessions as a residency-based online program that includes online preparation followed by in-class course work on campus.

Additional Requirements


Additional requirements for the M.S.Ed. may be determined by the Physical Education Department and must be ascertained by the student in consultation with the department’s graduate coordinator.

Total Credit Hours Required: 30


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