University of Hawai`i at Manoa
College of Education
Department of Kinesiology & Leisure Science

Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology & Leisure Science
with an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education

 

Admission requirements include:  (1) minimum grade point average of 3.0; (2) DOE certified physical educator or equivalent; (3) minimum of three years teaching physical education or applicable; (4) filing of UH general application with Graduate Division; and (5) interview.  Throughout your program of study, you are required to maintain a "B" or better in ALL classes to remain on stipend.  However, as a commitment to you and the project, every effort for retention will be made available to you.  In this light, there are various offices and programs that can assist you if needed.

Exit requirements:  Participants will need a minimum of 30 credits (All "B" or better) for completion, a comprehensive examination (for Master of Science degree) and take the Adapted Physical Education National Standards Certification Examination (for National Certification).

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
KLS 640 Seminar in Physical Education SPED/KLS 462 Assessment for Exceptional Individuals
(Motor Emphasis)
KLS 634 Adapted Physical Education KLS 673 Research Methods in KLS
ETEC 697 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education ETEC 698 Practicum in Adapted Physical Education
SUMMER SESSION I SUMMER SESSION II
TECS 628 Function of Play Early Childhood Education KLS 697 Transdisciplinary Seminar
KLS 633 Severe/Profound Disabilities SPED 635 Curriculum Design for Preschool Children
KLS 699 Directed Reading in Physical Education KLS 699 Directed Reading in Physical Education

Information

If you would like us to send you an application packet for this graduate program please provide us with your contact information and mail it to the address at the bottom of this page.

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If you have any questions about the program or for more information, please contact:

Nathan M. Murata, PhD
Department & Graduate Chairperson
Department of Kinesiology and Leisure Science
1337 Lower Campus Road
PE/A Complex, Room 231
Honolulu, HI 96822
Office: (808)956-3807
Fax: (808)956-7976
E-mail: nmurata@hawaii.edu