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Master of Arts (MA) in

Kinesiology (Physical Education P-12 Certification)

Online

Program Overview

Advance your career as a physical education teacher with an online master’s degree from The University of Alabama. The MA in Kinesiology (Physical Education Certification) is designed for educators who want to strengthen their teaching, expand their professional knowledge and create more effective and inclusive learning experiences for students.

Online Program Format

36-39 Credit Hours

$440 Tuition Per Hour


Advance Your Career in Kinesiology

The online MA in Kinesiology (Physical Education Certification) prepares practicing P-12 educators to become leaders in physical education. Through advanced coursework in curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment, educational research and technology integration, you’ll learn to design and evaluate evidence-based instruction that supports student success.

You’ll also develop the skills to use data to improve your teaching, respond to the needs of all learners and promote equitable physical education practices. Designed with working educators in mind, the program is offered 100% online, allowing you to continue making an impact in your classroom while earning an advanced degree and working toward Class A certification.

Application DeadlineApplications accepted year round
Fees$10 College of Education graduate fee (per credit hour)

Curriculum

Please note that courses are subject to change.

Required Courses

  • KIN 512 Curriculum
  • KIN 691 Rec Sociology Human Perf
  • CAT 531 Computer-Based Instruction
  • KIN 510 Teaching & Supervision Elementary PE
  • SPE 500 Intro Exceptional Child/Youth
  • BEF 507 Sociology of Education
  • KIN 599 Thesis or KIN 596 Ind. Study
  • KIN 604 Seminar in Physical Education
  • KIN 622 Analysis Res Teach Physical Education
  • KIN 599 Thesis Research or KIN 603 Readings in PE
  • BER 540 Statistical Methods in Educ or BER 500 Intro Education Research (for KIN 506)
  • KIN 585 Field & Lab Experience
  • KIN 602 Special Projects in PE

Admission

Admission to the MA in Kinesiology (Physical Education Certification) degree program requires the following:

  • A valid bachelor’s-level professional educator certificate in Physical Education
  • Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended – The Graduate School allows unofficial transcripts to be submitted for the application, and official transcripts are required if admitted.
  • For regular admission, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 overall, a 3.0 or higher in a completed graduate degree program
  • Statement of purpose
  • Completed UA Graduate School application
  • Completed requirements for fingerprinting/background clearance
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Recommendations must be from current and former professors and/or supervisory personnel knowledgeable of the applicant’s academic and professional capabilities for all College of Education programs that lead to professional certification.

Applications are accepted each semester. Students may begin the program in the fall, spring or summer semester.

If you reside or intend to seek professional licensure outside of the state of Alabama, please review the requirements for that state prior to applying to this program.

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