Master of Education in Kinesiology - Courses

Curriculum Details

33 total credit hours required

You’ll complete 11 courses in the Master of Education in Kinesiology program, including a practicum that provides hands-on experience. The curriculum goes beyond typical PE teaching degrees, pairing the Physical Education concentration with kinesiology courses on advanced motor performance, research methods, and more.

Fill out the form on this page to learn more about the online MEd in Kinesiology degree from Auburn University at Montgomery. Each term lasts 16 weeks, and you can finish the program in 1.5 years. We also offer an on campus alternative master’s degree in kinesiology with a separate plan of study.

Thesis or Non-Thesis Option

Credits

PHED 7992 Master’s Thesis Credit Hours: 4

Master’s Thesis Pr. FNDS 6610. Formal research project in the area of exercise science or physical education.

PHED 7985 Non-Thesis Option Credit Hours: 3

Non-Thesis Project Pr. FNDS 6610. A course for the non-thesis major to develop a comprehensive research project.

Core Courses

Credits

PHED 6160 Advance Adaptive Physical Education or ALSDE Approved Diversity Course Credit Hours: 3

Development of adapted programs to meet the needs of children with exceptionalities. Identification and diagnosis of various discrepancies also included. May be taught concurrently with PHED 4160.

FNDS 6000 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education Credit Hours: 3

Analysis and interpretation of the interaction of historical, philosophical and sociological considerations affecting education in a modern society.

INST 6213 Computer-Based Instructional Technologies Credit Hours: 3

Designed to demonstrate: (1) competency in the educational context of computers; (2) competency in the knowledge of computer systems; (3) competency in the knowledge of software; and (4) skill in computer use.

PHED 6610 Research Methods in Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to reading, evaluating, conduction, writing, and presenting research in kinesiology.

FNDS 6170 Advanced Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3

An in-depth analysis of the psychological bases of learning. Particular emphasis on the development and modification of cognitive and affective behavior. A field experience is required.

PHED 6050 Advanced Motor Development Credit Hours: 3

Measurement, evaluation and neurological structure of the human organism. Researching the motor learning aspect of the development of motor skills is an integral component of the course. May be taught concurrently with PHED 4050.

PHED 6020 Elementary Methods in Physical Education Credit Hours: 3

Provides an in-depth study of current research, issues and trends in elementary physical education. Research is conducted in these areas to ascertain the best current practices available.

PHED 6030 Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education Credit Hours: 3

Provides an in-depth study of instructional methods, the learning process, evaluation, curriculum trends and factors impacting the physical education program. May be taught concurrently with PHED 4030.

PHED 6270 Advanced Sociology of Sports & Physical Activity Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the sociological aspects of sport and physical activity. Attention given to the role of sport in connection with other spheres of social life such as family, education, politics and the media.

Practicum Courses

Credits

PHED 7914 Advanced Practicum in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport Management (3-6). Pr. Department approval. Credit Hours: 3

Advanced practical experiences in professional settings related to physical education, exercise science and sport management.

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