Offered by Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Physical Education Exercise Science
Master of Arts in Education Degree

This program is offered on campus only.

MAE in Physical Education Exercise Science = 36 hours

1. Core Requirements (15 hours required)
   • Take all of the following:
     • BIOL 865P, Physiology - 3 hours
     • PE 860P, Gross Anatomy of Movement - 3 hours
     • PE 866P, Nutrition for Health and Sport - 3 hours
     • PE 867P, Fitness Testing - 3 hours
     • PE 870, Advanced Exercise Physiology - 3 hours
2. Exercise Science Option (21 hours required)
   • Choose from one of the following:
     1. Thesis Option (21 hours required)
        • Take all of the following:
          • PE 896, Thesis - 6 hours
          • PSY 820P, Advanced Research Design and Analysis in Psychology - 3 hours
        • Take 12 hours of Electives as Approved by Advisor; Elective Courses may include:
          • PE 801P, Psychology of Sport - 3 hours
          • PE 802P, Sociology of Sports Activities - 3 hours
          • PE 845, Motor Development - 3 hours
          • PE 871, Physical Education for Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
          • PE 877, Motor Learning - 3 hours
          • STAT 837P, Computer Analysis of Statistical Data - 3 hours
     2. Non-Thesis Option (21 hours required)
        • Take all of the following:
          • CSP 801P, Counseling Skills - 3 hours
          • PE 895, Internship - 3-6 hours
        • Take 1 course from:
          • PE 850, Research Method in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences - 3 hours
          • PSY 820P, Advanced Research Design and Analysis in Psychology - 3 hours
        • Take 9-12 hours of Electives as Approved by Advisor; Elective Courses may include:
          • PE 801P, Psychology of Sport - 3 hours
          • PE 802P, Sociology of Sports Activities - 3 hours
          • PE 845, Motor Development - 3 hours
          • PE 871, Physical Education for Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
          • PE 877, Motor Learning - 3 hours
          • STAT 837P, Computer Analysis of Statistical Data - 3 hours

See Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Leisure Studies Program Information and Admission Requirements for more information about the program.