Program: Physical and Sport Education - MEd - Utah State University

Apr 20, 2025

2023-2024 General Catalog

Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Kinesiology and Health Science

The Physical and Sport Education Master of Education (PSED MEd) degree provides an advanced course of study for students interested in teaching physical education and coaching. The MEd in Kinesiology and Health Science is a non-thesis option for professionals, such as teachers, coaches, school administrators, and other athletic administration professions. The degree is designed to promote best practices and enhance discipline knowledge in professionals in public school districts, private schools, and other community-oriented agencies. All courses are presently offered online over a two year rotation.

For additional information about the Physical and Sport Education Master of Edcuation program and admission requirements, contact the Kinesiology and Health Science Department or visiting the department’s website at https://cehs.usu.edu/khs/graduate/med-physical-sport-ed.

Required Courses (33 credits)

PSED MEd students must complete the following courses:

KIN 4500 - Motivational Strategies for Physical Education and Coaching 3 credit(s)
KIN 6000 - Administration of Athletics 3 credit(s)
KIN 6010 - Leadership in Kinesiology and Health Science 3 credit(s)
KIN 6020 - Curriculum in Physical Education 3 credit(s)
KIN 6050 - Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance 3 credit(s)
KIN 6070 - Sport in Society 3 credit(s)
KIN 6200 - Biophysical Aspects of Physical Activity 3 credit(s)
KIN 6430 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport 3 credit(s)
KIN 6960 - Master’s Project 3 credit(s)
KIN 7550 - Practicum in the Evaluation of Instruction 1-6 credit(s) (6 credits required)

School of Graduate Studies Requirements

Degree Verification: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program.
Overall Graduate GPA at least 3.0 and no grades of C- or lower: Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.
Course Number Acceptability: The Program of Study for a master’s degree must include at least 15 semester credits at the level of 6000 or above. Credits in the following areas are not acceptable in a degree program: foreign languages (unless included in an approved Program of Study), continuing graduate advisement, individual home study, military science, and courses numbered below 3000.
Matriculation Start Semester: A master’s degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested by the student’s committee and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review.
Coursework Validity: Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated.
USU Residency Requirement: At least 24-semester credits for a master’s degree must be from a committee-approved and a School of Graduate Studies-approved Program of Study from Utah State University.
Thesis/Dissertation Research Credits 6970/7970: Professional/Plan C students cannot use any thesis/dissertation credits.
Master’s forms: Approval of academic forms required for master’s students by the School of Graduate Studies.