Master of Science in Kinesiology (Adapted Physical Activity)
Website: https://twu.edu/kinesiology/graduate-programs/adapted-physical-activity/
The purpose of the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is to prepare graduate students within two primary areas: PreK-12 adapted physical education (APE) and adapted sport and fitness. Graduates of the program are prepared for positions as teachers, supervisors, and coordinators of physical education/adapted physical activity in schools, colleges, and in various community-based settings.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
- Assess physical activity and physical education needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Develop and implement evidence-based programming.
- Communicate and advocate for equitable opportunities for physical activity that enhance health and wellness.
- Develop the professional knowledge and skills necessary to obtain additional adapted physical activity credentials (e.g., CAPE, CIFT, CARSS, CDSS).
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
This academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
In addition to a focus in APE or APA, students may select from three program options within the M.S. in Kinesiology with Adapted Physical Activity emphasis.
Thesis Option: 30 semester credit hours (SCH).
Publishable Manuscript Option: 36 semester credit hours (SCH)
Professional Project Option: 36 semester credit hours (SCH)
Thesis Option (30 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core | 6 | |
| Methods of Research | ||
| Applied Statistical Principles | ||
| Adapted Physical Activity Emphasis | 18 | |
| Select 18 SCH in consultation with advisor | ||
| Growth and Perceptual Motor Development for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities | ||
| Pedagogy I: Behavior Management in APE Environments | ||
| Pedagogy III: APA and the APENS Theory to Practice | ||
| Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Pedagogy II: Instructional Strategies in APE Environments | ||
| APA II: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| APA I: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| Culminating Experience | 6 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Thesis | ||
| Total SCHs | 30 | |
Publishable Manuscript Option (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core | 6 | |
| Methods of Research | ||
| Applied Statistical Principles | ||
| Adapted Physical Activity Emphasis | 24 | |
| Select 24 SCH in consultation with advisor | ||
| Growth and Perceptual Motor Development for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities | ||
| Pedagogy I: Behavior Management in APE Environments | ||
| Pedagogy II: Instructional Strategies in APE Environments | ||
| Pedagogy III: APA and the APENS Theory to Practice | ||
| Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | ||
| APA I: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| APA II: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| Professional Paper and Project | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Students with the advice of the faculty can select 6 SCH of electives. These courses can be within or outside the school. Most students choose to take courses in Special Education. | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
Internship/Professional Affiliation Option (36 SCH)
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Core | 6 | |
| Methods of Research | ||
| Applied Statistical Principles | ||
| Adapted Physical Activity Emphasis | 24 | |
| Select 24 SCH in consultation with advisor | ||
| Growth and Perceptual Motor Development for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities | ||
| Pedagogy I: Behavior Management in APE Environments | ||
| Pedagogy II: Instructional Strategies in APE Environments | ||
| Pedagogy III: APA and the APENS Theory to Practice | ||
| Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | ||
| APA I: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| APA II: Disability Sport and Fitness | ||
| Professional Affiliation | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
Students with the advice of the faculty can select 6 SCH of electives. These courses can be within or outside the school. Most students choose to take courses in Special Education. | ||
| Total SCHs | 36 | |
