Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Program: Physical Education Master Teacher
Degree Level: Graduate
Credit Hours: 36 credit hours
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s Degree with a Teaching Certificate
The MAE in Physical Education Master Teacher is a 36 credit hour program designed for those teachers who prefer a broader understanding of pedagogical practices and a greater skillfulness in delivery of instruction including the ability to gather and use data to assess student learning and revise or design curriculum.
With two tracks available, teachers have the option of choosing either the 1) Pedagogy Emphasis or 2) Special Populations Emphasis. The Pedagogy Emphasis provides graduates with advanced knowledge and competence in the teaching of physical education in elementary to post-secondary school settings. The Special Population Emphasis provides graduates with advanced knowledge and competence in providing physical education to students with disabilities and leads to the endorsement in Adapted Physical Education issued by the Nebraska Department of Education.
NK’s College of Education online graduate programs have earned "Honor Roll" recognition in U.S. News and World Report’s national rankings. To earn national Honor Roll status in the U.S. News ranking program, online graduate education programs had to place among the top 30 percent in three out of four categories. UNK ranked in the top 30 percent in all four categories.
Computer hardware, software and skills required:
Basic computer literacy is required to succeed as an online student. To decide if online learning is for you, click on http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/ecampus/index.php?id=4788. To determine if you have the minimum hardware and software needed, log on to http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6213.
Choose from either the Pedagogy Emphasis or the Special Populations Emphasis.
Professional Requirements: (27 hours required)Take all of the following:
TE 802 - Techniques of Research - 3 cr.hrs
PE 802 - Philosophy of PE, Sports, Recreation & Leisure - 3 cr.hrs
PE 828P - Secondary School Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 831P - Curriculum Design in Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 841P - Physical Education for Elementary Schools - 3 cr.hrs
PE 871 - PE for Students with Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 875 - Analysis of PE Teaching - 3 cr.hrs
Take 1 course from:
PE 845 - Motor Development - 3 cr.hrs
PE 877 - Motor Learning - 3 cr.hrs
Take 1 course from:
PE 861P - Physiology of Exercise - 3 cr.hrs
PE 870 - Advanced Exercise Physiology - 3 cr.hrs
Electives (9 hours required)
Take 9 hours from the following:
CSP 805 - Child & Adolescent Development & Interventions - 3 cr.hrs
EDAD 956 - School/Community Relations - 3 cr.hrs
PE 801P - Psychology of Sport - 3 cr.hrs
PE 804 - Sociology of Sports Activities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 806 - Seminar: Physical Education - 1 - 3 cr.hrs
PE 821 - Administrative Problems in Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 822P - Facilities for Sport and Recreation - 3 cr.hrs
PE 845 - Motor Development - 3 cr.hrs
PE 863 - Health Safety Elementary School - 3 cr.hrs
PE 872 - PE for Students with Developmental Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 873 - PE for Persons with Severe Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 874 - Seminar & Practicum in Adapted Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 877 - Motor Learning - 3 cr.hrs
PE 896 - Thesis 3 - 6 cr.hrs
TE 811 - The Activities Director - 3 cr.hrs
TE 817P - Teacher Development: Basic Instructional Theory into Practice 2 - 3 cr.hrs
Professional Requirements: (36 hours required)Take all of the following:
TE 802 - Techniques of Research - 3 cr.hrs
PE 802 - Philosophy of PE, Sports, Recreation, & Leisure - 3 cr.hrs
PE 831P - Curriculum Design in Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 870 - Advanced Exercise Physiology - 3 cr.hrs
PE 871 - PE for Students with Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 872 - PE for Students with Developmental Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 873 - PE for Persons with Severe Disabilities - 3 cr.hrs
PE 874 - Seminar & Practicum in Adapted Physical Education - 3 cr.hrs
PE 875 - Analysis of PE Teaching - 3 cr.hrs
TESE 821P - Nature and Needs of Exceptionalities - 3 cr.hrs
TESE 867 - Applied and Functional Behavior Analysis - 3 cr.hrs
Take 1 course from:
PE 845 - Motor Development - 3 cr.hrs
PE 877 - Motor Learning - 3 cr.hrs
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students.
Affordable - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education – UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. Students and teaching remain the first priority with faculty at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services – Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more .
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How do I get started?
Program Contact: Dr. Nita Unruh
Department: Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
Email: unruhnc@unk.edu
Phone: 308.865.8335
Address: Cushing, Room 137, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849