Physical Education Licensure, M.Ed.

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(91 credits; credits may vary based on transfer courses)

Program Description and Learning Outcomes

*Please note all clinical experiences must be completed in New Hampshire.

M.Ed. Core Requirements

(22 credits)

ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4 (must be taken within the first two terms)
ED 5200 - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 4
ED 5650 - School and Society Credits: 3
ED 5820 - Progressive Trends in Education Credits: 3
ED 6530 - Action Research I: Planning Credits: 4
ED 6540 - Action Research II: Implementation Credits: 4

Teacher Education Core

Students seeking the M.Ed. degree with teacher licensure may use ED 6400 in both the M.Ed. Core and Teacher Education Core.

ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners Credits: 3
ED 5131 - Integrating Brain Science into Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
4 credits in ED 5920 - Fieldwork Practicum Credits: 1
ED 6116 - Competencies, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Credits: 4
ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4
ED 7100 - Methods of Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
12 credits in ED 7195 - Culminating Clinical Experience Credits: 6

Physical Education Licensure Content Area

ED 6230 must be taken with ED 5920 for a minimum of one credit. In addition, the student must select three other courses from the content area to complete in conjunction with ED 5920.

ED 6230 - Pedagogy and Assessment in Physical Education Credits: 3
BI 2030 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
KI 1110 - Introduction to Kinesiology Credits: 4
KI 2010 - First Aid/CPR/AED Credits: 1
KI 2112 - Movement Instruction: Creative Movement Credits: 2
KI 2114 - Movement Instruction: Team Sports Credits: 2
KI 2116 - Movement Instruction: Fitness Activities Credits: 2
KI 2118 - Movement Instruction: Individual and Lifetime Activities Credits: 2
KI 2130 (PS 2230/SM 2130) - Psychology of Sport and Movement Credits: 4
KI 2140 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
KI 3180 - Biomechanics Credits: 4
KI 3190 - Adapted Physical Activity Credits: 4
KI 4410 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4

General Education Core

Courses may be completed through prior coursework and will be determined through a transcript review. Missing requirements must be taken in order for the student to be recommended for licensure.

Lifespan Development
Mathematics
Lab Science
Composition
Civic Engagement
Creative Expression/Art
Humanities
Digital Media/Technology