Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education, M.A.

This program is designed to provide advanced preparation in K-12 physical education curriculum and instruction.  Students complete a capstone project, which includes a comprehensive exam, as their culminating experience.  Students select an area of emphasis (Track), either K-12 Physical Education or Adapted Physical Education (APE).

 Admission Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in Kinesiology/Physical Education or the equivalent; 

If a prospective graduate student has a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Kinesiology or Physical Education, he/she may be required to take prerequisite or foundational upper-division undergraduate coursework in Kinesiology. Students must consult with the Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and/or major advisor before enrolling in foundational courses. The courses, which vary depending on the student’s academic background and Option, may be taken at CSULB or another college/university. All foundational coursework must be completed prior to Advancement to Candidacy.

• An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or better and an upper division Kinesiology/Physical Education major GPA of 2.75 or better;
• A passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or comparable test.