Sul Ross State University

Graduate Program in Physical Education

Graduate study is offered through the department of physical education leading to the master of education degree with a major in physical education. Professional teaching certification is also available as well as the supervisor's certificate for driver education.

The master of education degree with a major in physical education is a 36-hour program with a minimum of 18 hours in physical education and 18 hours in education. No more than 12 hours of graduate transfer work may be counted toward the degree.

Excellent equipment and facilities are available for work in specific physical education areas such as exercise physiology, strength development and motor performance. Special emphasis in the program is given to research techniques.

Graduate Courses in Physical Education

5301 Research and Testing (3-0)
Research and testing in health and physical education; skills and physical fitness; the place of tests in health and physical education and essential statistical procedures. Course may be taken more than one time when course content varies. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

5302 Problems in Physical Education (3-0)
This course covers special aspects of physical education. There is a critical review of selected studies, literature, practices and procedures in the field. This is all applied to the solution of individual problems. Course may be taken more than one time when course content varies. (Various)

5303 Seminar in Health and Physical Education (3-0)
A seminar with emphasis on research in health and physical education in both the elementary and secondary school fields. The course will include methods of research, selecting problems and preparing a written report on the study. Course may be taken more than once when course content varies. (Various)

5304 Individual Research
Topics will be selected by the instructor in consultation with the student. Course may be taken more than one time when course content varies. (Various)