Physical Education: (Non-Certification) With Optional Specialization: Teaching Adapted Physical Education, M.A.

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NY State Program Code: 35691
HEGIS Code: 0835.00
CIP Code: 1313.14

(36 Credits)

Ellen M. Kowalski, Coordinator
Woodruff Hall - Room 165
p – (516) 877-4265
f – (516) 877-4258
e – kowalski@adelphi.edu

Program Description

The department offers a course of study leading to an M.A degree in physical education with an optional specialization in adapted physical education. The specialization is offered for those with prior certification in Pre K–12 physical education. The 36 credit program prepares teachers as specialists in adapted physical education and to work with students with disabilities in a variety of school-based environments. Graduates of the program will receive an M.A. degree in physical education with a certificate of specialization in adapted physical education [note that New York State does not offer Teacher Certification in Adapted Physical Education].

Core (Required)

(12 credits)

PED (0852) 508 - Technology of Health and Physical Education Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 650 - Research & Design of Experiments Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 653 - Motor Learning Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 671 - Physical Education for the Exceptional Child Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 671 is prerequisite to all other courses in this specialization

Adapted Physical Education Specialization (Required)

(18 credits)

PED (0852) 670 - Physical Education for Developmental & Learning Disabilities Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 673 - Evaluation of Special Populations Credits: 3 (required)
PED (0852) 676 - Physical Education for Physically Disabled Individuals Credits: 3
PED (0852) 680 - Special Topics: Advanced Topics in Physical Education Credits: 3.00 Infant and Early Childhood Adapted Physical Education; Sensory Impairment, and Motor Development: Normal and Abnormal (required)
PED (0852) 792 - Internship Credits: 3.00 (Capstone) (required)
PED (0852) 794 - Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3

Electives

(6 credits)*

Permission of program director required

EEC (0810) 540 - Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorders Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 705 - Team Collaboration Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 700 - Foundations, Families,Cultures and Learning Credits: 3.00
EEC (0810) 600 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EEC (0810) 560 - Managing Inclusive Environments Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 503 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3.00
PED (0852) 550 - S/T:Workshops in Physical Education Credits: 1.00
SPE (0876) 521 - Beginning Sign Language Credits: 3

Note

Before starting the program, students may be able to transfer up to 6 credits of non-Adlephi graduate level courses and up to 9 credits of Adelphi graduate level courses to the program upon adviser’s approval, not to exceed 9 total transfer credits.