Program Overview

The graduate program in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education features a dynamic faculty trained in the finest American universities with established international reputations for scholarship and leading-edge teaching techniques. During the past few years, the department has acquired approximately one million dollars of new research and instructional equipment and state-of-the-art instruction computing center. The department also operates a fully equipped fitness facility where both graduate and undergraduate students can seek employment and gain valuable professional experience while obtaining an education.

Program Goals and Objectives

The Master's Degree in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education is dedicated to the development of educators and scholars through a program of guided research in the study of human movement. Graduate study is primarily designed to inspire independence of mind and originality in the quest for knowledge,
truth, and useful application. Candidates for a master's degree are required to demonstrate mastery in their option area either through independent research culminating in an acceptable thesis and/or through successfully passing a final written and oral comprehensive examination. The graduate student will derive
broadened knowledge and perspectives; be stimulated to continually extend his/her intellectual boundaries; apply scientific knowledge in physical education settings; and become prepared for positions of leadership in the school community and profession.

The graduate curriculum is designed to provide the student advanced study in a sub-discipline of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Upon completion of graduate education, a student will be prepared to: (1) demonstrate an understanding of concepts and inter-relationships of the various facets of the discipline; (2) acquire an
in-depth knowledge of a specific sub-discipline or of the general discipline; (3) exhibit appropriate proficiency in oral and written communication; (4) demonstrate an ability to critically analyze published research; (5) design, conduct, and report scholarly research; (6) perceive problems in the discipline and independently pursue
learning beyond the confines of the curricular requirements; (7) contribute to the discipline through the development of new ideas and insights.

A student who plans to become a candidate for a master's degree in KPE must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or have completed equivalent academic preparation at a foreign university as determined by the appropriate campus authority. The student must have completed undergraduate course work
substantially equivalent to that required at California State University, Long Beach in Kinesiology and Physical Education, or must be prepared to undertake additional work to make up any deficiency. All graduate degree programs are based upon preparation in the discipline at the undergraduate level. All courses listed
in a master's degree program, including those outside the major field, must be graduate or upper-division courses approved by the graduate coordinator. Undergraduate preparation is considered adequate if a candidate has met the upper-division requirements of this University in the subject matter area of the master's
degree program.

Specific Goals of the Graduate Program

The graduate Studies Program in Physical Education at California State University Long Beach will: (1) provide advanced educational preparation to individuals who aspire to teach coach or administrate in school systems; (2) provide advanced research oriented educational preparation for individuals who aspire to obtain faculty appointments at the Community College or University levels of higher education and for students who desire to pursue the doctoral degree; (3) provide advanced coursework in selected areas of specialized study for students pursuing interdisciplinary interests; (4) provide advanced coursework in selected areas of specialized
study for individuals who aspire to become physical activity specialists employed in the community or clinics outside of the school setting; (5) provide coursework in selected areas of specialized study to add breadth and educational experience for the physical educator and provide advanced coursework in selected areas of
specialized study to expand an individuals spectrum of knowledge.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of graduate education a student will be prepared to: (1) demonstrate an understanding of concepts and interrelationships of the various facets of the discipline; (2) acquire an in depth knowledge of a specific area or of the general discipline; (3) exhibit appropriate proficiency in oral and written communication; (4) demonstrate an ability to critically analyze published research; (5) design conduct and report scholarly research; (6) perceive problems in the discipline and independently pursue learning beyond the confines of the curricular requirements; (7) contribute to the discipline through the development of new ideas and insights

M.S. Degree Program

Required courses of all M.S. candidates (9 units total)

KPE 580 Computer Applications in KPE (3)
KPE 590 Statistical Analysis and Measurement in KPE (3)
KPE 696 Research Methods (3)

Comprehensive Track Candidates

KPE 695 Seminar in Professional Literature (3)

Thesis Track Candidates
KPE 698 Thesis (4)

Option Description and Requirements

Sports Medicine and Sport Injury Studies
Coordinator: Dr. Keith Freeseman
Description: This option is designed to provide the student with an in-depth study in the many health related problems related to individuals who are physically active.

Required courses:

KPE 560 Health Related Problems in Sport (3)
KPE 561 Musculoskeletal Injuries in Sport (3)
KPE 562 Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3)
KPE 551 Advanced Exercise Physiology ~3)
KPE 540 Biomechanical Factors In Human Movement (3)
KPE 633 Seminar in Sport Psychology (3)
KPE 697 Directed Studies (3)

Elective courses: Any approved

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Admission to the University

In order to be admitted to CSULB as a graduate student, the applicant must meet the following requirements:

1. Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college;

2. Have been in good standing at the last institution attended;

3. Have at least a 2.5 grade-point average in the last 60 semester units attempted, independent of when the baccalaureate was granted. The entire semester or
quarter in which the 60 units began will be used in this calculation. Lower-division courses or courses taken in extension (except in adjunct enrollment at CSULB in
the upper division), after obtaining the bachelor's degree, will be excluded from the calculation.

Students wishing to enroll in the University must follow the instructions supplied by the Office of Enrollment Services.

NOTE: Graduating undergraduate CSULB students do not automatically continue as graduate students. They must apply under the same conditions as non-CSULB
students. Once applications are received, they will be evaluated at appropriate offices. To be admitted to the University, a student must also be admitted to the KPE
program. The University does not admit post-baccalaureate students who do not have a degree, certificate, or credential objective. Provisional admission is granted
to applicants anticipating their baccalaureate degree prior to registration but subsequent to filing the application. Proof of the baccalaureate is mandatory (final
transcript must be on file) prior to the student's second semester of attendance. If it is not, provisionally admitted students will be prohibited from future
enrollment until such proof is on file.

The student must request all institutions of higher learning attended (including CSULB) to send one official copy of transcripts directly to the Office of Enrollment
Services and one to the graduate coordinator. Transcripts presented to the Office of Enrollment Services by the student are not acceptable. Graduates of California
State University, Long Beach must follow these same procedures when making application to KPE.

All graduate and post baccalaureate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English must
demonstrate competence in English. Those who possess a bachelor's degree from a post secondary institution where English is not the principal language of
instruction must receive a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Admission to the Department of KPE

In order to pursue a master's degree in Kinesiology, students must be accepted by the Department of KPE. Following review by the university, the department will
determine whether or not a student meets the requirements for admission to the specific degree option. A student who is admissible to the University but who does
not meet option requirements for admission may nevertheless be accepted as a conditionally classified graduate student by the department, subject to the proviso that
all remaining admission requirements of the program must then be fulfilled after enrollment. Only the Dean of Graduate Studies is authorized to grant conditional
admission to a student who does not meet University requirements, and such action will be taken only in rare and compelling circumstances.

Prerequisites
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a major in physical education or a bachelors degree and 24 units of upper division courses in Physical
Education composed of approved prerequisite courses needed for the tentative degree plan; a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 and a
minimum upper division Physical Education major grade point average of 2.75; a minimum cumulative score of 1350 on the general test (verbal quantitative and
analytical sections) of the Graduate Record Examination.
Applicants who do not have a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, or a related field or who have not completed specific
undergraduate coursework will be required to complete a set of prerequisite courses that will be selected by the coordinator of each option area. The prerequisite
courses will be selected to adequately prepare the applicant for graduate coursework in their option area.

MATRICULATION

The candidate for the Master of Arts Degree in Physical Education is responsible for meeting both the University requirements as specified in the CSULB Bulletin
and in this Handbook. In addition the candidate is responsible for: (1) providing scores on the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) to the Department Graduate
Advisor (2) completing a letter of intent and (3) scheduling an appointment with the Graduate Advisor to discuss the following: prerequisites (and courses it
necessary) requirements curriculum options and tracks in the Program the Writing Proficiency Examination requirement which is to be taken first semester of
graduate study Advancement to Candidacy requirements and a faculty advisor in the student's area of specialization.

Graduate Standing (Conditionally Classified)

To qualify for admission in conditionally classified graduate standing, a student must:

1. hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association or have completed equivalent academic preparation in
a foreign university as determined by an appropriate campus authority;

2. have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.5 (A = 4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted;

3. have been in good standing at the last college attended; and

4. be accepted into the KPE graduate degree curriculum on a conditional basis, subject to the requirement that any deficiencies must be remedied by additional
preparation.

Graduate Standing (Classified)

A student who meets the minimum requirements for admission as a graduate student, as specified in the preceding paragraph, may be admitted as a fully classified
graduate student pursuing an authorized degree curriculum if the appropriate program authorities determine that he or she satisfactorily meets the professional,
personal, scholastic, or other standards for admission to the graduate degree curriculum, including qualifying examinations that the appropriate program authorities
may prescribe. Only those applicants who show promise of success and fitness will be admitted to graduate degree curricula, and only those who continue to
demonstrate a satisfactory level of scholastic competence and fitness shall be eligible to proceed in such curricula.

Special Action

In rare and compelling circumstances, an applicant who doesn't qualify for admission under the previous provisions may be admitted by special action if on
recommendation of the graduate coordinator and in the judgment of the Dean of Graduate Studies there exists acceptable evidence that the applicant possesses
sufficient academic, professional, and other potential pertinent to her/his educational objectives to merit such action, as shown through aptitude scores, recent
academic performance, and experiential background.

Graduation Requirement in Writing Proficiency (WPE)

All students must demonstrate competency in writing skills as a requirement for graduation. This is done by passing the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE).
Information on this graduation requirement may be obtained from Testing and Evaluation Services in the Student Services Building. Students must satisfactorily
complete the test and file an approved Program Planner prior to filing a Request to Graduate form with Enrollment Services. Students who have met this requirement
while in residence at another CSU campus are exempt from this requirement.

All master's students must take the Writing Proficiency Examination during the first semester they are in residence, or a hold is placed on all future
registration privileges. Students must satisfactorily complete the test and have submitted their approved degree program prior to filing a Request to Graduate form
with Enrollment Services. Students who have met this requirement during their baccalaureate degree program at another CSU campus are exempt from this
requirement.

Second Master's Degree

A graduate student who holds a master's degree from this or any other accredited institution but desires to become a candidate for a second master's degree in KPE
is subject to the following regulations:

1. All admission requirements of the University and college or department must be met (all general regulations listed in the Catalog apply to the second master's
degree);

2. Enrollment and approval of candidacy for the second degree will be granted only after the first degree has been completed and awarded;

3. All requirements for the new degree must be completed;

4. After awarding of the first master's degree, a minimum of 24 units of graduate residence credit must be earned at this University including the minimum of
500/600-series units mandated by the KPE department;

5. No more than six units earned on the first degree may be applied to a second master's degree;

6. Prerequisites for an advanced course must be completed prior to enrollment in the advanced course. An instructor may disenroll a student who does not provide
evidence of adequate preparation;

7. All prerequisites must be completed prior to application for candidacy;

8. Two master's degrees cannot be awarded concurrently;

9. The area or discipline in which the second degree is earned shall be designated on the transcript and a second diploma awarded;

10.Students pursuing a master's degree in KPE who already possess a graduate degree at an equivalent or more advanced level are subject to duplicate degree
tuition.

Change of Major/Option

Evaluation of credits transferred to the University is based in part upon the major/option indicated on the application for admission. Candidates desiring a change in
graduate option from that indicated on the original application must follow these procedures:

1. obtain a Petition to Change Objective form from the Office of Enrollment Services;

2. obtain the signatures of the faculty advisor, the graduate coordinator and/or the chair of the department

3. submit a graduate student program in the new option.

Withdrawal from the Degree Program

Students who have been admitted to candidacy for the master's degree and who complete no courses at this University within a calendar year without filing an
approved request for educational leave will be withdrawn from the graduate degree program.

If a student wishes to resume graduate study after withdrawal, the student must reapply to the University and request that the department initiate a petition to the
Dean of Graduate Studies to reinstate the student in his or her former graduate program. In the absence of an approved petition for reinstatement, the student must
be re-advanced to candidacy and the department may determine that the student's graduate program should be changed.

Additional information may be found at the following website:
http://www.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/html/graduate_programs.html#anchor6