Physical Education
Kinesiology
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Missouri State University
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65897
Office: 417-836-5370
Fax: 417-836-5371
Email: kin@missouristate.edu
http://www.missouristate.edu/Kinesiology
Career Preparation
Career opportunities exist in teaching physical education, athletic coaching, health education and health promotion and wellness. Job markets are very stable, and graduates have excellent opportunities for employment.
Academic Program
The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Physical Education requires 131 hours for K-12 certification. Certification is also available in Health (27 to 29 hours). A variety of fitness and leisure skill courses are available. A Coaching minor (22 hours) also is available.
High school students interested in teaching and/or coaching careers in physical education should be active in athletics, or related areas, take physical education and health classes and take a biology and chemistry course. Students must maintain 2.5 GPA and pass C-BASE and Praxis exams to be certified.
Graduate Program
The Master of Science in Education, Secondary Education degree is available with an emphasis in Physical Education for those desiring advanced study after completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree.
The Master of Science degree in Health Promotion and Wellness Management is available in the Department of Kinesiology for students interested in careers in health, human services and fitness-related business venues.
The Sports Management Certificate started in Fall 2000. This program is designed to give students practical knowledge and application in the profession of sports management. This program is also available online. Internships may involve state, regional and national assignments.
Faculty
The Department of Kinesiology has 23 full-time faculty members, 17 with doctorates. Experience and expertise is varied and comprehensive.
Facilities
The department is located in historic McDonald Hall and Arena. This facility includes five strength/fitness rooms, three classrooms, a gymnastics room, a multi-purpose room, a combative sports room, a gymnasium, an exercise science lab, locker rooms and offices.
Other facilities include several practice fields, Plaster Sports Complex and Hammons Student Center (16 handball/racquetball courts, two gyms and an indoor pool), 10 outdoor-lighted tennis courts and bowling lanes located in Plaster Student Union.
Courses
The Physical Education curriculum has a strong reputation throughout the state of Missouri and is in full compliance with both state and national certification and accreditation guidelines. Scientific based courses include integrated computer applications, interactive technology and experimental laboratory exercises.
Opportunities
Employment opportunities for Physical Education majors are strong. Graduates must be willing to locate in areas outside of Springfield for optimum career placement. Master’s level graduate programs throughout the country readily accept Missouri State graduates for further study.
Sample Schedule
Missouri State is committed to assisting students to graduate in four years--see sample graduation plans for this major.
The following is a sample schedule for this major--your actual schedule will vary.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
Summer
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| PSY 360 | 3 |
| Humanities Perspective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
| Second Semester Courses | Hours |
|---|
Junior Year
| First Semester Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| KIN 360 Kinesiology | 4 |
| KIN 431 Teaching K-4 Physical Education | 3 |
| KIN 361 Principles of Motor Learning in Physical Education | 2 |
| KIN 386 Social Basis of Physical Activity and Sport | 3 |
| KIN 300-305 Sport Theory (ftbl, T, R, vball) | 1 |
| KIN 300-305 Sport Theory (bball, baseb, softb) | 1 |
| KIN 358 Health Education Methods | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Second Semester Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| KIN 260 Outdoor Leisure Education | 2 |
| KIN 335 Organization and Administration of Physical Education and Sport | 2 |
| KIN 362 Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 430 History and Philosophy of Physical Education | 3 |
| KIN 440 Middle School (5-9) Physical Education | 3 |
| KIN 545 Perceptual and Motor Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Senior Year
| First Semester Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| KIN 411 Teaching of Secondary Physical Education | 3 |
| KIN 468 Adapted Physical Education | 4 |
| KIN 485 Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity | 2 |
| KIN 575 Measurement and Evaluation Applied to Physical Education | 3 |
| RDG 474 Reading and Writing in the Content Fields | 2 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
