In general, you need to have accomplished the following in order to be considered for admission:
Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
NIU requires an 80 (TOEFL), 6.5 (IELTS) or 53 (PTE Academic).
When preparing your score report for upload, be sure that your name and all scores are legible.
If you're admitted, you must have your test score sent to NIU from the testing center. When having your TOEFL score sent, use institution code 1559. NIU does not require department codes; neither does the testing center.
The Master of Science in Education degree in adapted physical education is designed for physical education teachers to learn the skills needed to deliver individualized and inclusive programs for children and young adults with special needs. This program prepares you to teach, assess students and develop programs for individualized educational programs as well as overall program development related to adapted or special physical education.
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Thesis Option (36)
KNPE 699A - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1-6
Students must take 6 semester hours in this course.
Research Core (6)
KNPE 552 - Methods of Research in Kinesiology and Physical Education Credits: 3
KNPE 645 - Application of Statistics to Research in Kinesiology and Physical Education Credits: 3
Specialization Core (15)
KNPE 589 - Inclusion Strategies for Special Populations: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
KNPE 590 - Physical Education for Individuals with Physical and Sensory Disorders Credits: 3
KNPE 591 - Assessment and Program Planning in Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
Two of the following (6)
KNPE 569 - Instructional Skills for Physical Education Credits: 3
KNPE 577 - Physical Education in the Elementary School Credits: 3
KNPE 620 - Seminar in Physical Education Curriculum Credits: 3
Select one from the science core (3-4)
KNPE 557 - Applied Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
KNPE 564 - Exercise is Medicine Credits: 3
KNPE 578 - Seminar in Motor Development Credits: 3
KNPE 686 - Seminar in Motor Learning Credits: 3
Select one from the social science core (3)
KNPE 582 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise Credits: 3
KNPE 583 - Applied Sport Psychology Credits: 3
KNPE 584 - Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injury and Rehabilitation Credits: 3
KNPE 585 - Physical Activity, Health, and Psychological Well-Being Credits: 3
KNPE 586 - Sport in Society Credits: 3
Health Center fee: 1114 $ per year
