Sport Pedagogy (KINESIO-PH, PEN)

Specialization leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology

Core Requirements (9 hours)

• KNHES 6892 Foundations of Scientific Writing in Kinesiology (3)
• KNPE 7860 The Art of College Teaching within the Human Sciences (3)
• KNPE 8865 Social Justice in Kinesiology (3)

Research Core (Choose 9 hours)

Consult with advisor and committee to choose 9 credit hours from the list below or other research courses offered at the University.

Quantitative

• ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
• ESQREM 6661 Introduction to Educational Measurement (3)
• ESQREM 7627 Sampling Designs and Survey Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7631 Applied Evaluation Design (3)
• ESQREM 7635 Advanced Research Methods (3)
• ESQREM 7643 Categorical Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 7648 GLM I: Introduction to Regression and ANOVA (4)
• ESQREM 7651 Regression Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 7661 Instrument Construction (3)
• ESQREM 8648 Multivariate Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8657 Factor and Cluster Analyses (3)
• ESQREM 8658 Applied Multilevel Data Analysis (3)
• ESQREM 8659 Structural Equation Modeling (3)
• ESQREM 8674 Scaling and Item Response Theory (3)
• KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)

Qualitative

• ESQUAL 8210 Qualitative Research: The Analysis of Interaction in Educational Settings (3)
• ESQUAL 8211 Analysis of Classroom Discourse (3)
• ESQUAL 8280 Qualitative Research in Education: Paradigms, Theories, and Exemplars (3)
• ESQUAL 8290 Qualitative Research in Education: Practicum in Methods and Analysis (3)
• KNHES 6891 Kinesiology Graduate Core Course I (3)

Single Subject

• ACEL 8860 Research Design (2)
• ACEL 8870 Analysis and Interpretation of Data (2)
• ACEL 8880 Instrumentation and Procedures for Data Collection (2)
• ACEL 8890 Applied Regression Analysis (2)
• ACEL 8895 Applied Data Reduction Techniques (2)
• ESSPED 8861 Single Case Research Design (3)
• ESSPED 8871 Behaviorism: Schedules and Translational Research (3)
• ESSPED 8874 Behavioral Research in Education (3)
• HISTORY 7900 Colloquium in the Philosophy of History, Historiography, and the Historian’s Skills I (3)
• HISTORY 7901 Colloquium in the Philosophy of History, Historiography, and the Historian’s Skills II (3)
• SOCIOL 5608 Qualitative Methods in Sociology (3)

Specialization Requirements (27 hours)

Required courses (9 hours)

• KNPE 7754 Advanced Motor Development and Learning (3)
• KNPE 7868 Research on Teaching in Physical Education (3)
• KNPE 8872 Advanced Study in Adapted Physical Education (3)

Supporting Courses (Choose 18 hours)

• ESSPED 5742 Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3)
• KNPE 5544 Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (3)
• KNPE 5676 Programming for Severe Physical Impairments (3)
• KNPE 5795 Sociocultural Issues in Sport, Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• KNPE 6100 Race, Gender and Culture in Sports (3)
• KNPE 8189 Planned Field Experience: Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity (1-6; repeatable)
• KNPE 8193 Advanced Individual Studies: Physical Education, Sport & Physical Activity (1-6; repeatable)
• KNPE 8777 Doctoral Seminar for Conceptualizing, Constructing, and Finalizing your Dissertation (3)

Flexibility Requirement (6 hours)

This coursework may be from inside or outside of the program but should extend the breadth of disciplinary knowledge. Courses are selected in consultation with faculty advisor and committee. Examples of areas of study for Sport Pedagogy include statistics/research, public health, developmental psychology, child development, teacher education, or urban education.

Exit Requirement (6 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor.

• KNPE 8999 Dissertation/Thesis Research: Physical Education (minimum 6)
• Successful completion of dissertation/thesis.

Minimum hours post-MA/MS: 57