Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
California State University, Long Beach Policy Statement
22-17
June 30, 2022
(This state-supported, face-to-face elevation was recommended by the Academic Senate on March 10, 2022, approved by the President on April 14, 2022 and approved by the CSU Chancellor’s Office on June 15, 2022.)
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education
This program is designed to provide advanced preparation in K-12 physical education curriculum and instruction. Students complete a capstone project, which includes a comprehensive exam, as their culminating experience. Students select an area of emphasis (Track), either K-12 Physical Education or Adapted Physical Education (APE).
Admission Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Kinesiology/Physical
Education or the equivalent;
If a prospective graduate student has a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Kinesiology or Physical Education, he/she may be required to take prerequisite or foundational upper-division undergraduate coursework in Kinesiology. Students must consult with the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and/or major advisor before enrolling in foundational courses. The courses, which vary depending on the student's academic background and Option, may be taken at CSULB or another college/university. All foundational coursework must be completed prior to Advancement to Candidacy.
- An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better and an upper division Kinesiology/Physical Education major GPA of 2.75 or better;
- A passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or comparable test.
Degree Requirements:
This program is designed to provide advanced preparation in K-12 physical education curriculum and instruction. The degree requires the completion of 36 units for the MA.
Complete the following 8 core courses (24 units)
- KIN 522 Non-Trad. Activ. In Phy. Ed
- KIN 524 Analysis of Tch. in Phy. Ed.
- KIN 525 Instru. Design in Phy. Ed.
- KIN 528 Promoting Phy. Act. & Fitness
- KIN 575 Psychology of Coaching
- KIN 580 Computer Applications in Physical Education
- KIN 696 Research Meth. & Stat Analys
- KIN 694 Capstone in Kinesiology
Elective courses: PETE Track
Complete four of the following elective courses (12 units)
- Three post-bac tch ed. (9 units total) o (qualifying courses: EDSE 435, EDSE 436, EDSE 457, EDSS 450P)
- KIN 526 Applied Behavior Analysis
- KIN 527 Phy. and Motor Assessment
- KIN 572 Applied Sports Psychology
Elective Courses: APE Track
Complete four of the following elective courses (12 units)
- Three post-bac tch ed. (9 units total) o (qualifying courses: EDSE 435, EDSE 436, EDSE 457, EDSS 450P)
- KIN 526 Applied Beh. Analysis
- KIN 527 Phy. & Motor Assess
- KIN 537 Phy. Ed. For Spec. Pop
- KIN 638 Seminar in APE
- APE Track students may also substitute approved courses for any of the above courses except KIN 524, 525, 694, or 696.
Complete at least seventy percent (70%) of the minimum units required for the program of study in courses at the 500/600 level, including double numbered courses.
Culminating Activity:
Students must achieve a passing score in a oral examination of their written capstone project within the 3-unit required course:
- KIN 694 Capstone in Kinesiology.
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EFFECTIVE: Fall 2023
- Plan: KPE_MA04PB
- Career: Graduate
- CIP: 13.1314
- CSU Code: 08350
- College: 15, College of Health and Human Services
- Department: Kinesiology
- Delivery: Face-to-face
- Non-STEM
