Graduate School - The University of Akron

54 The University of Akron• Required courses:55605505560:5525560556556060555606005560:6955560:6985560:699Application of Outdoor Education to the School CurriculumResources and Resource Management for theTeaching of Outdoor EducationOutdoor PursUitsorOutdoor Education: Special Top1csOutdoor Education: Rural InfluencesField Experience(at least 2 cred1ts if only opt1on selected)orMaster's ProblemorMaster's Thes1sWith the approval of the adviser, the student will select additional courses and/orworkshops related to the graduate program.Physical EducationThe graduate program in physical education, requiring 33 credits, is designed forpost-baccalaureate and in-service physical educators. The theme of the programis "physical educator as decision-make( Training received in this program comesfrom two (2) areas: the foundations (6 cr.) and the program studies area of physicaleducation (25 cr.). The emphasis in this curriculum is to provide answers to thequestions "what I can learn about teaching and what decisions do I face as a professionaleducator:' Successful completion of this program would meet a tenurerequirement for Ohio public schools as well as for other states. Each student willbe assigned an adviser who should be consulted with on a regular basis. In fact,adviser approval is required on certain course work.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:600 Philosophies of Education35100:6045100:6205100:6245100640orTop1cal Seminar in the Cultural Foundations of EducationorPsychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learn1ngorSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechniques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:5550:536 Foundations and Elements of 1\dapted Physical Educat1on35550:601 Supervision and Administration of Physical and Health Educat1on,Recreation and Dance 35550:602 Motor Behav1or3or5550:604 Current Issues in Physical Education35550:603 Phys1cal and Health Education: InstruCtional Strategies35550:605 Phys1ology of Muscular Activity and Exercise35550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods35550:609 Mot1vational Aspects of Physical ActiVIty35570:521 Comprehensive School Health45550:695 Field Experience: Master's2 (minimum)or5550:698 Master's Problem2 (minimum)or5550:699 Master's TheSIS2 (minimum)Total Program33With the approval of an adviser, the student may select additional courses and/orworkshops related to the graduate program.Option: Adapted Physical EducationThe Adapted Phys1cal Education option is designed for advanced study aboutteaching physical education to disabled individuals. Emphasis is given to a developmentalmodel using assessment and programming of motor skills which leadto increased educational, social, vocational, and lifetime fitness development. Theprogram combines research and clinical/field experiences to provide schools andagencies with expertise needed to improve their programs. A minimum of 34graduate credits is required. Completion of this program will also afford the studentan Ohio validation for teaching this content area.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:600 Philosophies of EducatiOn5100:6045100 6205100:6245100:640orTopical Sem1nar in the Cultural Foundations of Educat1onPsychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learn1ngorSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechn:ques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:5550:536 Foundations and Elements of Adapted Physical EducatiOn5550:551 Assessment and Evaluation in Adapted Physical Education5550:555 Motor Development of Special Populations5550:605 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods4442-432-62-44-633336333339333335550:69556105655610:567Field Experience: Master'sNeuromotor Aspects of Physical DisabilitiesManagement of Strategies in Special Education• At least two (2) credits from among the following:5550:695 Field Expenence: Master'sor5550:698 Master's Problemor5550:699 Master's ThesisOption: Exercise Physiology/Adult FitnessThis graduate program, requiring a minimum of 34 credits, is designed to preparestudents for advanced study in exercise physiology and future employment inadult fitness, corporate fitness and cardiac rehabilitation programs. Special attentionis also given to knowledge and practical skills necessary for students preparingfor American College of Sports Medicine certifications.• Required Foundation Courses:5100:620 Psychology of Instruction for Teaching and Learning35100:6245100:640orSeminar: Educational PsychologyTechn~ques of ResearchSubtotal• Required Department Courses:3100:561 Human Physiology3100:562 Human Phys1ology3100:565 Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise5550:605 Phys1ology of Muscular Activity and Exercise5550:606 Statistics: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods5550:680 Special Topics in Health and Physical Education:Laboratory Instrumentation7400:587 Sports Nutrition• At least two (2) credits from among the following:5550:695 Field Experience: Master'sor5550:698 Master's Problemor5550:699 Master's Thesis2332-62-44-633644333332 (minimum)• Electives: Select at least one (1) course from among the following and haveadviser approval.5100:520 Introduction to Instructional Computing 35100:741 Stat1st1cs 1n Education 35100:743 Advanced Education Statistics 35550:601 Superv1s1on and Administration of Physical and Health Education,Recreation and Dance 35550:609 Motivational Aspects of Phys1cal Act1vity 3Secondary EducationMiddle School EducationFor elementary and secondary certified teachers, these courses comprise a majorarea of study within the master's programs in the elementary and secondary educationdepartments. They deal with the middle-grade learner, curriculum and programs.The student should seek advisement within the appropriate departmentfor other requirements peculiar to the elementary and secondary programs.• Required courses:5100:604 Topical Sem1nar 1n the Cultural Foundations of Education5100:624 Sem1nar. Educational Psychology5200:780 Curriculum Development in Middle School5300:625 Reading Programs in Secondary School5300:780 Philosophy and Organ1zat1on of Middle School5600:526 Career Education Guidance in Middle SchoolSecondary EducationThis program is for middle and junior high school, high schooL and post-secondaryschool teachers. Preparation for the master teacher, department head, supervisor,and resource teacher (the physical education major should see an adviser for alternatecourse requirements). With minor modification, this program may also servethe holder of a baccalaureate degree who seeks a teaching certificate. For specificinformation on obtaining initial teaching certification through a master's program,see the department head. The degree requires a minimum of 33 semesterhours of graduate work.• Foundation Studies - nine credits.Secondary education course:5300:780 Sem1nar in Secondary Education: Improvement of Instruction(1n the area of concentration) 2• Ten credits from the following:5300:619 Secondary Curnculum and Instruction 2332322