Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (All Grades), MAT (E303)
39- 57 credits
This Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy degree program offers a pathway to meeting New York State PE teacher certification requirements and pursuing teaching and coaching careers in a convenient weeknight evening format. This program leads to New York State teacher certification in Physical Education.
Prerequisite:
Program and Certification Requirements:
Foundational Courses
The requirements for these foundational courses may be met through prior coursework.
| EDU.5000 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU.5344 | Child Development and Learning (PK-12) | 3 |
| MPE.5542 | Applied Kinesiology for Physical Education and Sport Performance | 3 |
| MPE.5545 | Applied Exercise Physiology for Physical Education and Sport Performance | 3 |
| MPE.5546 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| MPE.5548 | Motor Development and Learning | 3 |
Entry Level
| MPE.5530 | Pre-School and Elementary School Physical Education Content and Disciplinary Concepts | 3 |
| MPE.5531 | Principles of Rhythms, Dance, and Gymnastics | 3 |
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Intermediate Level
| MPE.5532 | Principles of Individual, Dual, and Leisure Sports | 3 |
| MPE.5533 | Team Games and Coaching for Secondary Curriculum Methods | 3 |
| MPE.5534 | Advanced Biophysical Concepts and Conditioning for Sports | 3 |
| MPE.5535 | Sport Law and Safety Practices | 3 |
| MPE.5536 | Play, Games, and Sports in Historical and Cultural Contexts | 3 |
| MPE.5537 | Analyzing and Assessing Teaching Practices in Physical Education | 3 |
| MPE.5538 | Instructional Planning for Pre-School and Elementary Physical Education | 3 |
| MPE.5539 | Instructional Planning and Curriculum Models for Secondary School Physical Education | 3 |
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| MPE.5540 | Instructional Planning for Inclusion in Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
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| EDU.5393 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
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| EDU.5590 | Masters Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
EDU 5590: Semester before student teaching
Capstone Level
| MPE.5541 | Student Teaching and Seminar: Physical Education | 6-Mar |
Certification Requirements
Certification Exams
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| Take NYS EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS test | |
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| Take NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY test in PE | |
Certification Exams
4 seminars, workshops, or training as follows:
| Child Abuse Workshop | 0 |
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| Adventure Education | |
| Violence Prevention Workshop | 0 |
| Dignity for All Students Workshop | 0 |
Additionally, a certification in First Aid/CPR is strongly recommended.