Master's Degree in Sport Pedagogy
For more information contact:
Dr. Glenn Miller
Department of HHPR
Graduate Sport Pedagogy Program Director
One Bear Place #97313, 76798-7313
(254) 710-4001
Description
This program prepares students for careers in teaching physical education and coaching. Students have also used this program to specialize in strength and conditioning as well as sport psychology.
The program also provides an option for students to obtain their teaching certification concurrently with their master's degree. Note that this is possible regardless of undergraduate degree area.
Requirements
Statistics Core (6 hours)
HP 5379 Research Methods in HHPR
EDP 5334 Statistical Methods or STAT 5300 Statistical Methods
Emphasis Core (15 hours)
HP 5368 Motor Learning
HP 5335 Sport Pedagogy
HP 5354 Advanced Methods of Strength & Conditioning
HP 5370 Sport Psychology
HP 5377 Issues & Trends in Human Performance/Sport Management
HP 5384 Biomechanics
Field Experience Core (3-6 hours)
*HP 5V90 Internship
*HP 5V94 Practicum
Restricted Electives (3-6 hours)
(Please see Dr. Miller for approval)
HP 5V99 Thesis (6 hours - may replace internship)
Faculty
Dr. Karen Fredenburg
Associate Professor, Pedagogy
Dr. Mike Greenwood
Graduate Exercise Physiology Program Director
Professor, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching
Dr. Rafer Lutz
Associate Professor, Sport Psychology
Dr. Glenn Miller
Graduate Sport Pedagogy Program Coordinator
Professor, Pedagogy and Coaching
Dr. Joe Shim
Associate Professor, Biomechanics
Dr. Margaret Wooddy
Professor, Motor Learning & Development
Additional Information
For more specific information about this program, please contact Dr. Glenn Miller, Sport Pedagogy Program Director. For general information about admissions to the graduate program, please contact Dr. Andy Pittman, Graduate Program Coordinator for Admissions. For general questions regarding other aspects of the graduate program, contact the Dr. Glenn Miller, Graduate Program Director.
