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M.S. Concentration
in Adapted Physical Activity
The adapted
physical activity concentration is designed to prepare: (a) teachers to provide
instruction to students with a disability in both regular education and
special education settings; (b) coaches to include
persons with a disability in recreational and competitive sports programs;
and (c) leaders who plan to pursue doctoral study in adapted physical
activity or related fields of study.
Many students in this concentration take advantage of a unique intercampus
exchange program, the
Michigan Intercollegiate
Graduate Studies Program (MIGS), to complete courses at
Eastern Michigan University as
part of an informal joint degree program in adapted physical activity. Travel distance
between the two campuses is 70 miles.Course Work
The
requirements for the M.S. degree in kinesiology include a
minimum of 30 credits in specified areas of study. A typical program plan
for master's degree students in adapted physical activity includes
some of the following courses. The exact program of study is
specified in an individual
program plan approved by the student's advisor. |
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- Required course - 3 credits
 | KIN 871 - Research
Methods in Kinesiology (3 credits) |
- Adapted physical activity
concentration - minimum of 9 credits
| KIN 860 - Growth and
Motor Behavior (3 credits) |
| KIN 865 -
Curriculum/Instruction in Adapted Physical Education
(3 credits) |
| KIN 866 - Research on
Sports for Athletes with Disabilities (3 credits) |
| KIN 867 - Practicum
in Adapted Physical Activity (1-4 credits) |
| KIN 890 -
Independent Study in Kinesiology (1-6 credits) |
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Breadth requirement -
minimum of 6 credits of KIN graduate-level courses outside of the
student's concentration
for students who did not complete an undergraduate degree in
kinesiology
- Elective courses - additional credits in
courses related to adapted physical activity. The
following courses at
Eastern
Michigan University are recommended:
| PHED 581 - Physical
Education for Students with Disabilities
(3 credits) |
| PHED 583 - Teaching
Effectiveness in Physical Education (3 credits) |
| PHED 584 - Physical
Education Curriculum and Instructional Design
(3 credits) |
Capstone Experiences
Master's degree students in the Department of
Kinesiology choose one of four capstone experiences in consultation with
their advisors and guidance committees. Each of the four options
includes a certifying examination.
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Plan A Thesis.
Students who choose this option complete a research
study as part of KIN 899 - Master's Thesis Research (1-6 credits).
In addition, they must complete a 400-900 level research methods
course in addition to KIN 871 to prepare for the thesis research.
The defense of the completed thesis serves as the certifying
examination. |
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Plan B Project. Students
who choose KIN 897 - Project in Kinesiology (1-4 credits) develop a
tangible product such as a position paper, teaching aid,
instructional videotape, web site, on-line course materials, journal
article, publishable literature review, lab manual, curriculum, etc.
The defense of the product serves as the certifying examination. |
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Plan B Internship.
KIN 893 - Internship in Kinesiology (1-6 credits) involves practical
learning experiences in the field under the supervision of a
qualified mentor. The student must complete a minimum of 60 hours in
the field per semester credit. The defense of the internship report
serves as the final certifying examination. |
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Certifying Examination.
Students
who elect to meet degree requirements through a minimum of 30
semester hours of course credits are required to demonstrate their
ability to clearly communicate their understanding of events, issues
and resolutions to problems in Kinesiology via a written certifying
examination. Students are expected to synthesize the knowledge and
understanding gained from course work and related experiences during
the master's degree program. |
Expectations
Expectations of KIN master's degree students are
individualized because of the different concentrations offered within
the department and the students' various educational goals.
Commonalities in expectations of master's degree students include: (a)
professional growth and involvement; (b) demonstrated ability to teach
within the context of the student's chosen field; and (c) knowledge and
skill as a consumer of research. Students who intend to pursue doctoral
study or research careers are also expected to develop ability to plan,
conduct, and disseminate research. Departmental expectations related to
that goal are described in
Expectations of M.S. Students, and related learning experiences
are described in Professional
Development Opportunities. These expectations are individualized
for students during advising and guidance committee meetings.
Related Web Sites
Admissions
Jo Ann Janes
Graduate Studies Secretary
Department of Kinesiology
3 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1049
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Phone: (517) 355-4736
Fax: (517) 355-1689
Email: kingrad@msu.edu |
Contact Information
Contact the following faculty member
about the concentration in adapted physical activity. Click on the name
for the faculty member's bio. Click on an email address to send a
message.
Dr.
Gail M. Dummer
Department of Kinesiology
138 IM Sports Circle
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1049
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Phone: (517) 355-4744
Fax: (517) 353-2944
Email:
dummer@msu.edu |
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