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Master of Education (Advanced Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sport)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Education (Advanced Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sport) |
Abbreviation: | MAdvPedPhyEdSprt |
UOW Course Code: | 1539 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Distance |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong, Kent State University |
Additional Information: |
Overview
This degree is a combined program offered through the University of Wollongong and Kent State University (Ohio, USA). The program is aimed at practicing teachers and/or athletic coaches who are seeking further expertise in their field of study, and for whom an online environment is a preferable mode of learning. Instructional foci include: Pedagogical theory and practice, leadership and management, curriculum theory and development, contemporary issues, teaching students with disabilities, and approaches to research for the practitioner.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Advanced Pedagogy in Physical Education and Sport will have:
- An advanced body of educational knowledge associated with relevant pedagogical content related to effective professional practice as a physical educator.
- Advanced cognitive and creative skills in reflective practice to generate and evaluate the role an educator can play within the dynamic and organic learning setting.
- An appreciation of the research /application paradigm gained through the application of theoretical and practical skills to design, evaluate, implement and analyse research and practice within physical education.
- Advanced skills in the application of evidence-based inquiry to meet the needs of diverse learners within physical education through reflection, problem solving and planning.
Course Structure
Students complete a 72 credit point program, as listed below.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete all UOW core subjects as listed below (30cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| EDGP937 | Minor Project in Physical Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGP930 | Theoretical and Practical Bases of Coach Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGP935 | Leadership and Management in Physical Education, Sport & Recreation | 6 | Spring |
| EDGP936 | Applied Pedagogy in Physical Education, Phys. Activity & Youth Sport | 6 | Spring |
| Complete all KSU core subjects as listed below (equivalent of 18cp): | |||
| CI65025 | Contemporary Issues in Sport Pedagogy | 3 KSU credits | This subject is not on offer in 2015. |
| CI65055 | Curriculum Development in Sport Pedagogy | 3 KSU credits | This subject is not on offer in 2015. |
| CI65037 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 KSU credits | This subject is not on offer in 2015. |
| Plus, complete 24cp electives (12cp from UOW and the equivalent of 12cp from KSU): | |||
| Two UOW elective subjects can be selected from the suite of postgraduate Education subjects (in any specialisation), at 800 or 900 level*. Two KSU elective subjects can be selected from their postgraduate Education schedule. | |||
| Recommended UOW electives are listed below. | |||
| EDGP924 | Young People and Health | 6 | Spring |
| EDGP934 | Cultural Politics of Sport, Leisure and Physical Education | 6 | Autumn |
* Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
School of Education
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au