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Program Director: Joseph K. Mintah, Ed.D.
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5213
Email: jmintah@apu.edu

The Master of Arts in Physical Education with Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A Program is designed for non-teaching candidates with a bachelor degree in physical education, kinesiology or exercise science who are seeking a single-subject teaching credential and a Master of Arts in Physical Education concurrently. The program combines the curricula of the credential and master’s programs to deliver a unique comprehensive educational package. Upon completion, the graduate will have earned both a 2042 Preliminary Single- Subject Teaching Credential and a Master of Arts in Physical Education: Teaching. The master’s degree is earned after the candidate has completed all requirements for the Preliminary Credential Program coursework.

Admission and Program Requirements

For program requirements and additional information, please contact the program director.

Course Requirements

Please check with the Department of Teacher Education for credential requirements and locations in which the credential program track is offered.

Credential Total 30 units
Required Courses for Master of Arts in Physical Education 6 units
PE 551Curriculum Theory and Design in Physical Education3
PE 582Seminar in Professional Literature in Physical Education and Sport3
Elective Courses 6 units
Select one of the following:
PE 550Sociology of Sport3
PE 561Ethics in Physical Education and Athletics3
PE 576Trends and Issues in Physical Education and Sport3
PE 577Administration of Physical Education and Athletic Programs3
PE 578Sport Psychology 3
PE 581Techniques of Fundraising3
Select one of the following:
PE 560Sports Medicine3
PE 575Advanced Principles of Physical Conditioning3
PE 580Wellness and Fitness for Life3
Final Courses – Required 6 units
(To be taken after all other coursework/student teaching are completed)
PE 589AResearch Methods for Physical Education and Exercise Science: Beginning Process3
PE 589BPhysical Education and Exercise Science Capstone3
Master’s Total 18 units
Total units credential and master’s: 48 units
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.