Physical Education

Graduate Program Coordinator: T. Angelopoulos
ED 172, (407) UCF-0364
E-mail: tangelop@mail.ucf.edu

Students may follow one of two general options in pursuit of a master's degree in the Exercise Physiology and Wellness track of the Physical Education graduate program. Option one in the specialization emphasizes experience in the area of clinical exercise physiology, adult fitness programs, and related areas. Students will work towards training certification as an Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. This option will prepare students for the clinical exercise physiology examination (RCEP). The second option emphasizes the development of strength and conditioning programs for wellness centers. Course requirements include a common core plus specialized courses in exercise physiology and wellness.

Acceptance into the program is contingent upon having successfully completed basic mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, human anatomy, and physiology that will allow the student to be successful in master's level courses. Courses in undergraduate exercise physiology courses are desired. A major in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Biological Science, or related areas would usually include the course requirements listed. Deficiencies in content may require the completion of additional course work. The program of study developed by the adviser will reflect these additional requirements.

Application Deadlines

Master of Arts in Physical Education

Area A: Core—9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 hours)
*PET 6910 Problem Analysis—Review of Literature (3 hours)
*PET 6946 Practicum, Clinical Practice (3-6 hours)

* Can be taken only after 2/3 of program is completed.

Area B: Specialization—27 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)

NOTE: Credit in human anatomy is a prerequisite or corequisites for many PET courses. Consult with an adviser.

Courses must be selected in consultation with an adviser. Courses from other colleges may be chosen as well.

HUN 5937 Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
PCB 4805 Endocrinology (3 hours)
PCB 6727 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 hours)
*PET 5355 Exercise Physiology and Health (3 hours)
PET 6086 Exercise Intervention and Risk Hazards (3 hours)
PET 6357C Environmental Exercise Physiology (3 hours)
*PET 6367 Physical Performance and Energy Supplies (3 hours)
*PET 6381 Physiology of Neuromuscular Mechanisms (3 hours)
*PET 6388 Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (3 hours)
PET 6416 Administration of Corporate Wellness Programs (3 hours)
*PET 6XXX Adherence/Compliance (3 hours)
PET 6XXX Athletic Injuries (3 hours)
PET 6XXX Electrocardiology (3 hours)
PET 6XXX Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 hours)
Approved Elective

* Must be taken by all students in the specialization.

Area C: Thesis Option—6 Semester Hours
PET 6971 Thesis (6 hours)

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