Graduate Program

Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Physical Education (M.S.)
Concentrations: Adapted Physical Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Exercise Science; Sport Administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science (Ph.D.)
Concentrations: Curriculum and Instruction; Exercise Science; Sport Administration.

Contact for Graduate Student Information
Margie Chavez, Johnson Center, (505) 277-5152

Deadlines for Application

	*Priority Deadline**	*Final Application Deadline**
Fall semester:	March 1	August 1
Spring semester:	November 1	December 15
Summer session:	April 1	May 1

*Applicants for the Ph.D. with a concentration in Sport Administration have a priority deadline of February 15 and a final deadline of April 1. This applies for all semesters.

The priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration; however, all applications must be received by the final application deadline.

Early application is recommended. These dates also apply for financial aid.

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Formal/complete application for admission, UNM entrance requirements, GRE scores, letter of intent, three (3) letters of recommendation, and prerequisite coursework depending upon concentration.

Master of Science in Physical Education

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Physical Education is offered under both Plan I (thesis) and Plan II (non-thesis) in accordance with the regulations found in the Graduate Program section of this Catalog. Each candidate must have had an undergraduate major, or equivalent, in physical education or an acceptable area. Coursework for this degree can be chosen from one of several concentrations reflecting the interests and goals of the student.

Requirements

The M.S. in Physical Education requires completion of 33-36 approved credit hours, depending on the concentration, and completion of a statistics course and/or a research course or their equivalents, thesis or pass comprehensive exam. The committee of studies must include at least one faculty from each of the two selected areas. The planned program of studies must be approved prior to the completion of 12 credit hours in the Master's program at UNM.

		Credit Hours
	Core Requirements
PEP 507	Research Design in HPER	3
PEP 521	Motor Learning for Individuals with Disabilities	3
	Elective
	One elective approved by Plan of Studies advisor	3
	Additional Requirements
	12 credit hours in each of TWO following areas: • Adapted Physical Education • Curriculum and Instruction • Exercise Science • Sport Administration**	24
	** If Sport Administration is one of the two chosen areas, then the following courses should be taken:
PEP 545	Sport Leadership
PEP 547	Sport Marketing and Promotions
PEP 548 -or- PEP 575	Financing Sport Sport Facilities Planning and Construction
PEP 561	Risk Management in Sport
	Total	33

Concentrations

Adapted Physical Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Exercise Science
Sport Administration

Coursework and experiences in each concentration are developed with an advisor within the structure of each area. Details about each area can be obtained from the Department Graduate Administrator.

Concentration in Adapted Physical Education

This program is designed to prepare professional physical educators with the ability to develop and implement appropriate physical education programming for individuals with mental retardation and severe disabilities.

An advisor from the concentration assist students with the course selection and ensure progression through the program. In conjunction with their advisor, the student may choose from two plans: Plan I or Plan II. The Committee on Studies must have at least one faculty member from the concentration and one faculty member from within Physical Education. The planned program must be approved prior to the completion of 12 credit hours. Only licensed physical education teachers may pursue this concentration. For specific details of the program, interested applicants should contact the concentration coordinator.

		Credit Hours
	Plan I and II
EDPY 500 and EDPY 502 -or- EDPY 511 and PEP 507	Survey of Research Methods in Education Survey of Statistics in Education Introductory Educational Statistics Research Design in HPER	6
PEP 521	Motor Learning for Individuals with Disabilities	3
PEP 526	Motor Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities	3
PEP 529	Physical Disabilities and Causes	3
SPCD 507	Collaboration of Inclusive Education	3
SPCD 519	The Application of Applied Behavior Analysis in the Special Education Classroom	3
	Subtotal	21
	Plan I
PEP 599	Master's Thesis	6
	Electives
	Physical Education or a related area, approved by an advisor.	9
	Plan I Total	36
	Plan II
PEP 595	Advanced Field Experiences	6
	Electives
	Physical Education or a related area, approved by an advisor.	9
	Plan II Total	36

Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

This program is designed for students interested in the development of physical education curriculum for different levels, and in pedagogy, including the supervision of instruction. GRE scores are not required for this concentration.

		Credit Hours
	Plan I and II
PEP 510	Curriculum Construction in Physical Education	3
PEP 526	Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities	3
PEP 570	The Analysis of Teaching Physical Education	3
PEP 572	Issues and Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
PEP 573	Critical Issues in Secondary Physical Education	3
PEP 590	Supervision of Physical Education Programs	3
	Subtotal	18
	Plan I
EDPY 511 -and- PEP 507	Introductory Educational Statistics Research Design in HPER	6
PEP 599	Master's Thesis	6
	Electives
	Physical Education or related area, approved by an advisor	6
	Plan I Total	36
	Plan II
EDPY 500 -and- EDPY 502	Survey Research Methods in Education Survey of Statistics in Education	6
	Electives
	Physical Education or related area, approved by an advisor.	9
	Plan II Total	33

Concentration in Exercise Science

This program is designed to prepare students for one or more of the following American College of Sports Medicine Certifications: Health/Fitness Instructor, Exercise Test Technologist and Exercise Specialist. Students are also prepared to take the Exercise Physiologist Certification Exam from the American Society of Exercise Physiologists. Students who are ACSM-certified prior to entering this program are encouraged to obtain the next level of ACSM certification. A minimum of 35 credit hours of coursework beyond the B.S. degree is required for this program.

		Credit Hours
	Plan I and II
EDPY 505 -or- PEP 507	Conducting Quantitative Educational Research Research Design in HPER	3
EDPY 511 -or- EDPY 603	Introductory Educational Statistics Statistical Designs in Education	3
PEP 500	Exercise Science Seminar	1
PEP 501	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
PEP 502	Designs for Fitness	4
PEP 503	EKG Interpretation	3
PEP 508	Exercise Testing and Interpretation	3
PEP 530	Laboratory Procedures and Instrumentation in Applied Physiology	3
PEP 532	Body Composition	3
PEP 544	Physiology of Resistance Training	3
	Subtotal	29
	Plan I
PEP 599	Master's Thesis	6
	Plan I Total	35
	Plan II
PEP 696	Internship in Exercise Science	3
	Elective
	Advisor approval required, choose one from:*
PEP 527	Metabolic Considerations of Exercise Science	3
PEP 528	Neuromuscular Basis of Human Performance	3
PEP 562	Exercise in Extreme Environment	3
PEP 579	Sports Physiology	3
PEP 593	Topics	3
	Plan II Total	35

*Elective courses from related disciplines (e.g. Nutrition, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, etc.) may be substituted for any required courses that were taken prior to acceptance into the Master’s degree program. Program of Studies Committee approval required for course substitutions.

Concentration in Sport Administration

This program is designed to prepare students to provide leadership in positions such as high school athletic directors, college athletic administrators and directors of amateur and professional sport organizations. The concentration is comprehensive in nature, but course work can be designed around the core requirements to meet unique objectives of each student.

		Credit Hours
	Plan I and II
PEP 507	Research Design in HPER	3
PEP 540	Sport Sociology	3
PEP 541	Ethics in Sport and Fitness	3
PEP 545	Sport Leadership	3
PEP 547	Sport Marketing and Promotions	3
PEP 548	Financing Sport	3
PEP 561	Risk Management in Sport	3
PEP 566	Legal Aspects of Sport	3
	Subtotal	24
	Plan I
PEP 599	Master's Thesis	6
	Electives
	Physical Education or related area, approved by an advisor.	6
	Plan I Total	36
	Plan II
PEP 696	Internship	3
	Electives
	Physical Education or a related area, approved by an advisor.	9
	Plan II Total	36

M.S. with Sport Administration Concentration and School Administrative Licensure

This is an interdisciplinary program available to students who want to pursue administrative positions in interscholastic athletics and desire to be licensed school administrators in New Mexico. The curriculum is listed below and requires students to complete the M.S. with a concentration in Sport Administration and an additional minor in School Leadership from the Department of Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning. The program requires students to complete a total of 51 credit hours including Internships in both Sport Administration and Educational Leadership. Also, it should be noted that completion of the coursework does not constitute administrative licensure. An individual must also hold a New Mexico Level III teaching license for one year prior to applying for New Mexico Administrative Licensure. To obtain a Level III teaching license, an individual must have a minimum of 6 years teaching experience. Administrative licensure is awarded through the NM Public Education Department (PED).

		Credit Hours
	Plan I and II
PEP 507	Research Design in HPER	3
PEP 540	Sport Sociology	3
PEP 541	Ethics in Sport and Fitness	3
PEP 545	Sport Leadership	3
PEP 547	Sport Marketing and Promotions	3
PEP 548	Financing Sport	3
PEP 561	Risk Management in Sport	3
LEAD 501	Educational Leadership in a Democratic Society	3
LEAD 503	Data-Informed Instructional Leadership	3
LEAD 521	School Finance and Resource Allocation	3
LEAD 560	Instructional Leadership, Supervision, and Evaluation	3
LEAD 561	Legal Issues for School Leaders	3
LEAD 596	Administrative Internship	6
	Subtotal	42
	Plan I
PEP 599	Master's Thesis	6
PEP 696	Internship	3
	Plan I Total	51
	Plan II
PEP 696	Internship	6
	Elective
	Sport Administration or a related area, approved by an advisor.	3
	Plan II Total	51

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science

Minimum Degree Requirements. Minimum of 72-74 approved credit hours beyond the B.S. degree, completion of a dissertation, completion of courses in statistics, research design and philosophy or ethical standards, or their equivalents, and 24 credit hours from an approved supporting area.

For the University requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs, refer to the Graduate Program section of this Catalog. For details, contact the Department Graduate Administrator.

Within the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Education, Sports and Exercise Science, there are options available to design a program of studies in physical education that fits with students’ interests and career directions. Specific concentration areas are described below and students should contact the department for information specific to each concentration. A 24 credit hour supporting area is also required and is determined with advisor approval. All course substitutions must be approved by Ph.D. Committee on Studies.

Concentrations

Curriculum and Instruction
Exercise Science
Sport Administration

Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction

The concentration in curriculum and instruction (pedagogy) is directed to prepare individuals for college teaching and research in those portions of professional preparation programs dealing with curriculum development, teaching, school environments and supervision of teachers and programs in physical education. Prospective students are those individuals with teaching experience in physical education who desire to work within the aforementioned areas in a teacher education program. Upon completion of the proposed program of studies, individuals should be equipped to teach courses in curriculum design, methods of teaching, foundations of physical education and be able to supervise student teachers. Students should contact program advisor for details about coursework.

Minor/Supporting Area: A minimum of 12 of the 72 hours must be outside of the student’s major area of study. This coursework must be determined with the student’s major advisor and Committee on Studies to reflect a comprehensive program of study and may include research courses and/or other courses complementary to the student’s major area of study and degree program.

		Credit Hours
PEP 510	Curriculum Construction in Physical Education	3
PEP 521	Motor Learning for Individuals with Disabilities	3
PEP 526	Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities	3
PEP 570	The Analysis of Teaching Physical Education	3
PEP 572	Issues and Methods in Elementary Physical Education	3
PEP 573	Critical Issues in Secondary Physical Education	3
PEP 590	Supervision of Physical Education Programs	3
PEP 591	Problems	3
PEP 625	Writing for Professional Publication	3
EDPY 630	College Teaching Seminar	3
PEP 696	Internship	3
PEP 699	Dissertation (minimum hours)	18
	Electives	9
	Total	60
	Inquiry Skills: Minimum of 18 credit hours is required
EDPY 505 -or- PEP 507	Conducting Quantitative Educational Research Research Design in HPER	3
EDPY 511	Introductory Educational Statistics	3
EDPY 603	Applied Statistical Design and Analysis	3
LLSS 502	Introduction to Qualitative Research	3
PEP 604	Dissertation Seminar	3
PEP 691 -or-	Problems Approved Inquiry Elective	3
	Total	18

Concentration in Exercise Science

This concentration is designed to prepare exercise scientists for academic research and clinical settings. Prerequisite coursework includes: cadaver anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, organic/biochemistry, physics, college algebra, statistics, English composition, technical writing, public speaking, motor learning, kinesiology, exercise physiology, human nutrition, energy nutrients in human nutrition and vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. Students should contact program advisor for details about coursework.

		Credit Hours
	Core Courses
EDPY 505 -or- PEP 507	Conducting Quantitative Educational Research Research Design in HPER	3
EDPY 630	College Teaching Seminar	3
PEP 541	Ethics Sport and Fitness	3
PEP 604	Dissertation Seminar	3
	Total	12
	Exercise Science Courses
PEP 501	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
PEP 508	Exercise Testing and Interpretation	3
PEP 527	Metabolic Considerations of Exercise Science	3
PEP 528	Neuromuscular Basis of Human Performance	3
PEP 530	Laboratory Procedures and Instrumentation in Applied Physiology	3
PEP 532	Body Composition	3
PEP 544	Physiology of Resistance Training	3
PEP 562	Exercise in Extreme Environment	3
PEP 625	Writing for Professional Publication	3
PEP 627	Seminar in Applied Physiology	3
PEP 628	Cellular and Molecular Considerations of Exercise Science	3
Elective	Exercise Science **	3
	Total	36
	Supporting Areas
	Exercise Science Electives (maximum of 12 PEP credit hours may be applied towards the degree)
PEP 502	Designs for Fitness	4
PEP 503	EKG Interpretation	3
PEP 579	Sports Physiology	3
PEP 691	Problems	3
PEP 696	Internship	3-6
	Biomedical/Technologies
BIOM 510	Physiology *	3
Elective	Biology; Biomedical Sciences; Chemistry; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology; Nutrition. **	3-15
	Research/Statistics
EDPY 511	Introductory Educational Statistics	3
EDPY 603	Applied Statistical Design and Analysis *	3
EDPY 604	Multiple Regression Techniques as Applied to Education	3
Elective	Research/Statistics **	3
	Total	24

Notes:
* Required Supporting Area course.
** Advisor approval required. Program of Studies committee approval required for substitutions.

Concentration in Sport Administration

This concentration is designed to prepare students to provide leadership in positions such as high school athletic directors, college athletic administrators and directors of amateur and professional sports organizations, as well as those interested in careers in higher education. Areas of focus within the program are determined in consultation with a faculty advisor. Students entering the program with previous degrees other than sport administration or physical education are considered. The Sport Administration Program has received “Approved Program” status from NASPE/NASSM.

Requirements: Minimum 72 credit hours plus 18 credit hours of dissertation. A minimum of 24 credit hours of classroom work beyond the master’s must be taken in Sport Administration at UNM. Seven foundational courses, in addition to the core requirements, are required for graduation. Any of the foundational or core courses or their equivalents may be accepted from previous master’s coursework and/or transfer credit with advisor approval.

Secondary/Supporting Area: 24 credit hours of coursework in an approved secondary or supporting area outside of the program are required. Inquiry skills courses cannot be used to satisfy secondary/ supporting area requirements.

Electives: Additional elective courses in Sport Administration to be selected with advisor.

		Credit Hours
	Foundational Core Courses
PEP 540	Sport Sociology	3
PEP 541	Ethics in Sport and Fitness	3
PEP 545	Sport Leadership	3
PEP 547	Sport Marketing and Promotions	3
PEP 548	Financing Sport	3
PEP 561	Risk Management in Sport	3
PEP 566	Legal Aspects of Sport	3
	Total	18
	Core Courses
PEP 612	Organizational Theory in Sport *	3
PEP 614	Sport Consumer Behavior **	3
PEP 618	Seminar in Sport Research	3
	Total	9
	*prerequisite PEP 545
	**prerequisite PEP 547
	Inquiry Skills: minimum 18 credit hours required
EDPY 511	Introductory Educational Statistics	3
EDPY 603	Applied Statistical Design and Analysis	3
LLSS 502	Introduction to Qualitative Research	3
PEP 507	Research Design in HPER	3
PEP 604	Dissertation Seminar	3
Elective	one in research or statistics approved by advisor	3
	Total	18

Professional Physical Education (PEP)

Some of the following courses are scheduled to meet more periods or hours per week than indicated by the number of credit hours. These courses, in addition to lectures, include professional activity, laboratory or field types of class experiences. To identify these courses, the number of class meetings or hours per week is stated after the course description.

Keys and Symbols Reference