The degree of Master of Physical Education is offered by full-time and part-time study.
A) QUALIFICATIONS FOR
ADMISSION
B) PROGRAM OF
STUDY AND RESEARCH
D) THESIS AND INTERNSHIP
REPORT
1. Admission is limited and competitive. To be considered for admission
an applicant shall normally hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education
or a related discipline, with at least second class standing, from an institution
recognized by Senate. In addition to the above, preference will be given to
applicants with work experience, obtained either through Cooperative Education
programs or through employment deemed appropriate.
2. Any other applicant who holds a Bachelor of Physical Education degree
or its equivalent may be considered for admission provided that:
a) the applicant's undergraduate record after the first year shows an average
of at least grade B in physical education courses, OR
b) the applicant has raised his/her overall academic standing to second
class following the completion of the undergraduate degree, through the successful
completion of an approved pattern of undergraduate courses.
3. Only in exceptional circumstances and only on the recommendation of the
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation shall the Dean of Graduate Studies
consider applicants who do not meet these admission requirements.
B) PROGRAM OF STUDY AND RESEARCH
1. The degree of Master of Physical Education is offered under three options:
Option i. The program shall consist of a minimum of 24 credit hours in graduate
courses plus a thesis. The thesis shall be on an approved subject in which
systematic research has been conducted by the candidate under the direction
of the Supervisor.
Option ii. The program shall consist of a minimum of 24 credit hours in
graduate courses plus an internship. The internship shall be in an institution
(or institutions) agreeable to the candidate and to the Graduate Studies
Committee of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. Upon successful
completion of the internship placement, a formal report shall be submitted.
Option iii. The program shall consist of a minimum of 36 credit hours in
graduate courses plus a comprehensive examination in the candidate's major
area of study.
2. The candidate's major area of study shall be Administration, Curriculum
and Supervision in Physical Education.
In conjunction and collaboration with other Faculties and Schools of Memorial
University of Newfoundland, students may pursue their special interests through
an interdisciplinary course of study.
While most candidates may be from the school system, some may enter from
and opt for related professional areas (parks-recreation/ sport/leisure administration
and management). The student's interests may be accommodated through individual
reading and research in these special areas. In addition, many off-campus
agencies and organizations offer excellent field experience opportunities
for candidates who may wish to individualize a program of study, research,
and practical experience through the internship option.
3. The required courses for the degree shall normally include as a basic
core the courses P.E. 6000, 6001, 6002, 6110, 6120. Equivalent courses may
be substituted from other Faculties or Schools subject to the approval of
the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation Graduate Studies Committee.
4. The remaining courses shall be chosen in consultation with the student's
supervisor subject to approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
C) EVALUATION
1. In order to qualify for the M.P.E. Degree, candidates must obtain an
A or B grade in each program course.
2. To remain in the M.P.E. program, a candidate who obtains a final grade
of "C" in a program course must repeat that course, normally when next offered,
and is permitted to repeat that course only once.
3. A candidate is required to withdraw from the M.P.E. program if:
a) a final grade of "C' has been obtained in more than two program courses;
b) two final grades of "C" are obtained in the same program course;
c) a final grade of less than "C" is obtained in any program course.
4.a) The thesis and internship report shall normally be evaluated by three
examiners approved by the Dean, at least one of whom shall be external to
the University.
b) The comprehensive examination shall normally be constructed and evaluated
by an examining committee of three examiners, at least two of whom shall be
faculty members of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation appointed by
the Dean on the recommendation of the Director of the School.
5. Candidates electing to qualify for the degree under Option (iii) must
write a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination shall examine
the candidate's ability to relate the area of specialization to the area of
the core studies. The candidate may be required to appear for an oral examination.
A candidate may not write the examination before completing the course work
for the degree.
6. When the Director has determined, on the basis of consultation with the
candidate and the instructors, that a candidate's work has fallen below a
satisfactory level, he or she may recommend to the Dean of Graduate Studies
that the candidate be required to withdraw from the program.
D) THESIS AND INTERNSHIP REPORT
1. Evaluation of theses or internship reports shall be governed by Graduate Studies General Regulation J.
2. When the thesis, or internship and internship report, and all
examinations have been completed to the satisfaction of the Dean, the Dean
shall recommend that the candidate be awarded the degree.
E) INTERNSHIP
1. Prior to the initiation of an internship the student shall
submit an internship proposal to the Graduate Studies Committee of the School
of Human Kinetics and Recreation for approval.
2. Each internship shall be supervised and evaluated by a Committee appointed
by the Dean on the recommendation of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
The committee shall consist of a minimum of three members including an internship
coordinator.
3. In addition to continuous evaluation by the Supervisory Committee, the
committee will meet with the intern, at least once, during the internship
period to make an assessment of the nature and quality of the intern's progress,
and to approve any modifications to the internship. On completion of the internship
the committee, after consultation with the on-site supervisor(s) at the institution(s)
in which the internship was served, shall recommend to the Dean of Graduate
Studies an internship grade of pass or fail. A candidate will be permitted
to submit an internship report only after the committee has determined that
the internship placement has been successfully completed.
4. Should the School, on the recommendation of the Supervisory Committee,
terminate the internship prior to its completion, it may recommend to the
Dean one of the following:
a) Submission of a new internship proposal for a different field setting
(once only);
b) selection of the thesis or comprehensive examination option; or
c) termination of the student's program.
NOTES: 1) Interns are advised to acquaint themselves with the internship
regulations of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation.
2) Every candidate in graduate studies shall comply with the GENERAL REGULATIONS, the degree regulations
and any additional requirements of the appropriate Department.
COURSES
In accordance with Senate’s Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, courses
which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which
are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed
from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses,
please contact the Director of the School.
6000. Quantitative Methods in Physical Education
6001. Qualitative Research Methods in Physical Education
6002. Scientific and Cultural Foundations of Physical Education
6110. Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Management
6111. Canadian Delivery Systems in Physical Education, Recreation and Sport
6120. Curriculum Development in Physical Education
6130. Computer Applications in Physical Education
6310. Exercise Physiology I
6320. Exercise Physiology II
6610-15. Individual Reading and Research in Special Areas
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