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Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Eastern Illinois University
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Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: (217) 581-2215
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Pedagogy

The graduate program in Pedagogy is an ideal course of study for the student interested in mastering the art and science of physical education instruction in the school setting. Students will have opportunities to examine and analyze current issues related to curriculum, teaching methods, program organization and administration, and behavior management in the school setting. Pedogogy students will also explore pedagogical research related to instructional strategies, curriculum models, student characteristics, school environment, and student motivation. Any graduate student who is already teaching physical education and coaching athletics at the K-12 level (or planning to) will benefit from this graduate course of study.

Required of All KSS Graduate Students
PED 5000         Research Methods
PED 5001         Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
PED 5901         Seminar

Courses in Pedagogy*
PED 4880         Theory of Motor Behavior
PED 4980         Advance Coaching
PED 5120         Social Psychology and Physical Activity
PED 5140         Current Trends in Elem. and Jr. High School
PED 5200         Curriculum Development in PE
PED 5210         Administration of Interschool Athletics
PED 5300         Advanced Administration of PE in Schools
PED 5570         Analysis of Human Motion
PED 5630         Philosophy of Physical Education
PED 5950         Thesis
(*study plan of courses requires approval of graduate advisor)

**CLICK HERE FOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS