Health and Physical Education (MAT)
Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program in Health and Physical Education is designed to provide both a master’s degree and initial teacher certification at the T-5 level for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree in a closely related field of study (e.g. exercise science, athletic training). Certification in this field is for grades Pre-K through 12. The M.A.T. provides professional and pedagogical studies that develop proficiency in the knowledge, skills, and habits of beginning teachers. While specific course work is in place to ensure meeting teacher certification requirements set by the Professional Standards Commission, aspects of the program are individually designed based on a transcript evaluation.
All educator preparation programs are approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. In addition to the degree requirements, there are further requirements for teaching certification. Visit the Certification page on the CSU Center for Quality Teaching and Learning (CQTL) website for detailed information about certification requirements and the certification process.
This plan of study will be determined by the program coordinator based on an evaluation of each student's transcripts and educational experiences. Students who do not have appropriate experiences and coursework may need to take up 12 additional hours in the program.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Professional Core | ||
| EDUF 6116 | Educational Research Methods | 3 |
| EDUT 6105 | Technology Infusion | 3 |
| EDUC 5140G | Foundations of Reading, Literacy, and Language | 3 |
| Area 1 Total | 9 | |
| Area 2 Concentration: General Requirements | ||
| KINS 5215G | The Development of Motor Skills: A Lifespan Perspective | 3 |
| PHED 6116 | Analysis of Teaching Behavior in Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 6219 | Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| Electives Any 3 hours at the graduate level from HESC, PHED, or other approved course | 3 | |
| Area 2 Concentration: Teaching Core | ||
| KINS 5216G | Physical Education in the Secondary School | 4 |
| KINS 5218G | Teaching Health in P-8 Schools | 2 |
| or KINS 5219G | Teaching Health in High School | |
| KINS 5217G | Physical Education in the Elementary School | 3 |
| PHED 6485 | Student Teaching in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| or EDCI 6698 | Teaching Internship | |
| Area 2 Total | 24 | |
| Area 3: Other Requirements | 0 | |
| KINS 4000 | Fitness Testing for Health and Physical Education Certification Concentration | 0 |
| PHED 6000 | Health and Physical Education Exit Exam | 0 |
| Area 3 Total | ||