Physical Education Specialization Component for M.A.E. in Middle Grades or Secondary Education

The Specialization Component for the MAE in Secondary Education requires 18 hours; the Middle Grades Specialization Component requires 14-21. The Specialization allows students considerable flexibility in choosing their course work. The courses in this area will be selected by the candidate based on individual needs, content areas and/or areas of professional growth. The following pre-approved courses are available in an online or independent learning delivery format:

PE 501	Research Methods in Physical Education	Selected studies in the physical education literature related to methods, materials, techniques, and planning of research studies used and conducted by the profession.
PE 503	Motor Learning	Theories and principles of learning as they apply to the acquisition of gross motor skills. Emphasizes the interpretation and practical application of experimental data.
PE 504	Advanced Exercise Physiology	Application of physiological principles of motor activity. Emphasis on improving instructional practices.
PE 505	Foundational Curriculum Construction	Principles, procedures, and criteria for curriculum construction and revision, course building, and lesson planning.
PE 515	PE/Recreation Assessment	Focusing on assessment tools utilized to measure motor development, fitness, motor skills, etc.
PE 520	Teaching Strategies	Study and application of teaching strategies utilized in the elementary and secondary physical education setting.

*Other courses may be selected with permission of advisor, teacher certification officer and the Graduate School & Research.

Students may also elect to take advisor approved courses from the following areas:  Social Studies (History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, Psychology), Biology, and Mathematics. For additional information on online course availability within these areas, students will need to refer to the Schedule of Classes or contact the department where the course originates.

Students may also incorporate course work from any of the following online endorsements for specialization electives:  Gifted and Talented Teaching Endorsement, Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement, or other approved endorsements.

For additional information:

Program Contact: Dr. Rebecca Stobaugh
Email: rebecca.stobaugh@wku.edu
Phone: (270) 745-4497
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Middle Grades: http://www.wku.edu/ste/mged/mae_mge_advising_sheet.pdf
Secondary Education: www.wku.edu/ste/seced/mae_seced_advising_sheet.pdf
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