Master of Arts in Physical Education: Adapted Physical Education

Special Physical Education
Advisor:
Jiabei Zhang
Room 1043 Student Recreation Center

The Master of Arts in Adapted Physical Education is an exciting program structured in a way that allows students to develop a sound professional philosophy, acquire research skills, and increase professional competencies through the completion of a program fully online. The program prepares teachers to provide quality adapted physical education for K-12 children with disabilities in the least restrictive, most appropriate and inclusive environments. Program includes 36 credit hours to complete degree online. Program graduate is endorsed to teach physical education for children with disabilities with a valid teaching certificate in physical education or special education (depending on the certification process in state of residence). Students can choose a thesis or non-thesis internship option. Contact Dr. Jiabei Zhang at ZHANGJ@wmich.edu for application forms.

Coursework required for Master of Arts in Physical Education: Adapted Physical Education:

Core (6 credit hours)

HPHE 6900 - Research Procedures in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6920 - Analytical Techniques in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hrs.

Emphasis (18 credit hours)

Physical Education Majors

HPHE 6210 - Physical Activities for Exceptional Children Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6220 - Programming in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6250 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3 hours
SPED 5300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6380 - Applications of Behavior Analysis in Special Education Credits: 3 hours
SPED 6610 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education Credits: 3 hours

Special Education Majors

HPHE 6210 - Physical Activities for Exceptional Children Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6220 - Programming in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6250 - Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6400 - Instructional Materials in Physical Education Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6410 - Teaching and Supervision Skills in Physical Education Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6450 - Curriculum Development in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hours

electives (6 credit hours)

HPHE 6420 - Human Growth and Motor Development Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6430 - Physical Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning Credits: 3 hrs.
HPHE 6450 - Curriculum Development in Human Performance and Health Education Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6910 - Psychological Preparation and Mental Training for Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 6930 - Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3 hours

Capstone (6 or 9 credit hours)

HPHE 7120 - Professional Field Experience Credits: 1 to 12 hours
(3 credit hours needed)
HPHE 7100 - Independent Research Credits: 2 to 6 hours
(3 Credit hours needed)
OR
HPHE 7000 - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1 to 6 hours
(6 credit hours needed)
3 elective hours only if taking HPHE 7000.