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K-12 Education M.Ed. Programs

Course Descriptions Faculty

K-12 Physical Education Certification

Program Coordinator: Dr. Irene Cucina, e-mail: icucina@plymouth.edu
B.S., Northeastern University; M.Ed., Cambridge College; D.P.E., Springfield College

The M.Ed. degree leads to certification to teach physical education in grades K–12.

Required college level coursework or equivalent competence (audit, portfolio or exam) in square/folk/social dance, school activities I and II, fitness activities, elementary gymnastics, foundations of physical education, adventure skills, field experience, evaluation in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, adaptive physical education, motor learning and motor development, planning for movement programs, pedagogical perspectives in movement, dual and team sports, human anatomy and physiology and labs I and II, first aid and CPR certification, and personal wellness.

For a complete list of course descriptions, please see the course descriptions page.

Plymouth State University also offers an M.Ed. with a focus in Athletic Administration. For additional information please contact Dr. Irene Cucina or visit the program Web site.

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Required Courses

Master's Core Component'
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits

Learning Theory Requirements (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5270 Foundations of Teaching - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development - 3 credits
ED 6100 Curriculum Integration and Performance-Based Assessment - 3 credits
– OR –
ED 5140 Assessment Principles and Practices - 3 credits
ED 5080 Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design - 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits

PE Content Component
In this content major, a minimum of six PSU graduate credits is required. Additional credits in this discipline may be necessary for certification.

Capstone Experience
ED 5960 Internship in Education - 9 credits
– OR –
ED 5210 Graduate Practicum - 6 credits

Total for M.Ed. in K–12 Education, Physical Education Certification - 33-39 credits