Masters Degree in Sport Pedagogy
For more information contact:
Dr. Glenn Miller
Department of HHPR
Graduate Sport Pedagogy Program Director
One Bear Place #97313
Waco, Tx 76798-7313
(254) 710-4001
Glenn_Miller@baylor.edu
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.
The Department of HHPR also offers a five-year joint BsEd/MS program in Sport Pedagogy.
Requirements for the 2 year Masters program
Statistics Core (6 hours)
HP 5379 Research Methods in HHPR
EDP 5334 Statistical Methods or STAT 5300 Statistical Methods
Emphasis Core (18 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
Restricted Electives with Advisory Approval (6 hours)
*HP 5334 Pedagogy and Physical Education
(* required for teaching certification.)
Other Requirements (6 hours)
*HP 5V94 Practicum or
Course Sequence for Master's Degree in Sport Pedagogy
Fall
HP 5335 – Sport Pedagogy
HP 5354 – Advanced Methods of Strength & Conditioning
HP 5384 – Biomechanics
Spring
HP 5334 – Pedagogy & Physical Education or an Elective
HP 5368 – Motor Learning
HP 5379 – Research Methods
Summer 1
5377 – Issues and Trends in HP & Sport Management
EDP 5334 – Statistical Methods
Elective
Summer 2
HP 5370 – Sport Psychology
Elective (if one was not taken during Summer 1)
2nd Fall
HP 5V90 - Internship
Faculty
Dr. Pete Grandjean
Professor, Strength & Conditioning, Exercise PhysiologyDr. Glenn Miller
Graduate Sport Pedagogy Program Coordinator
Professor, Pedagogy and CoachingDr. Joe Shim
Associate Professor, BiomechanicsDr. Margaret Wooddy
Professor, Motor Learning & DevelopmentComplaint Policy
Policy for Complainsts Pertaining to the Baylor University School of Education
Complaint Policy
Policy for Complainsts Pertaining to the Baylor University School of Education
Forms and information for Teacher Candidates:
Completion Requirements for Certification
Benefits and Waivers for Military Service Members
Additional Information
For more specific information about this program, please contact Dr. Glenn Miller, Sport Pedagogy Program Coordinator. For general information about admissions to the graduate program, please contact Dr. Joe Shim, Graduate Program Director.