Western Carolina University - M.A.T. in Physical Education Recommended Course Sequence

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M.A.T. in Physical Education Recommended Course Sequence

This program is for those who do not have a NC teaching license in
Physical Education (K-12) but who want to earn an advanced NC license in Physical Education (K-12).

The suggested sequence outlined below may be different depending on
the co-requisites needed. Your undergraduate transcripts will be reviewed by the program director to determine the co-requisites needed.

Undergraduate co-requisites, up to 39 hours:

PE 255: “Theory and Practices in Fitness” (2)
PE 256 (co-req 353): “Pedagogical Aspects of PE” (2)
PE 311: “Measurement & Evaluation” (3)
PE 312: “Foundations in Health & PE” (3)
PE 335: “Anatomy & Physiology” (3)
PE 345 (co-req 346): “PE for Children” (3)
PE 346 (co-req 345): “Rhythmic Fundamentals” (2)
PE 353 (co-req 256): “Methods and Analysis of Team Sports” (3)
PE 354 (pre-req 353): “Methods and Analysis of Individual Sports” (3)
PE 405: “Adventure Education” (1)
PE 423 (pre-req 335): “Kinesiology” (3)
PE 424 (pre-re 256): “PE for the Exceptional Child” (3)
PE 425 (pre-req 335): “Exercise Physiology” (3)
PE 435: “Motor Behavior” (3)
HEAL 250: “First Aid and Safety Education” (2)

Course (credit hours):

FALL I

EDRS 602: “Research Methods” (3)
PSY 621: “Advanced Educational Psychology” (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (3)

SPRING I

SPED 620: “Education in a Diverse Society” (3)
PE 635: “Motor Development” (3)
EDCI 613: “The Teacher Leader” (3) or EDCI 604: “Curriculum Development” or EDCI 605: “Foundations of Education” (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (2-3)

FALL II

EDCI 617: “Methods and Analysis for Learning in Content Areas“ (3)
EDCI 613: “The Teacher Leader” (3) or EDCI 604: “Curriculum Development” or EDCI 605: “Foundations of Education” (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (2-3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (2-3)

SPRING II

PE 665: “Exercise Testing and Prescription” (3)
PE 655: “Methods and Analysis in PE” (3)
PE 630: “Physical Education Curriculum” (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (3)
Approved Undergraduate Co-requisite (2-3)

FALL III

PE 583: “Physical Education Internship” (3)
PE 596: “Advanced Seminar in Physical Education” (3)

M.A.T. students also must complete a Master's Comprehensive Portfolio, the PRAXIS II Exam, and a Teacher Work Sample.

For more information, please contact Program Director Justin Menickelli.