Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership, Master of Science (MS) - Concentration in Adapted Physical Activity
The graduate program in Adapted Physical Activity is structured to address public policy and health promotion initiatives as described by legislators and health care personnel at the federal and the state levels. The curriculum is issue-oriented and prepares its graduates for professional, advocacy, and leadership (PAL) roles in the community and across the state.
- A 30-credit hour program that can be completed in 12 months beginning either fall or spring term.
- Courses are 100% online with flexibility to learn from anywhere.
- A non-thesis program which includes a research project and culminates in a required six-credit hour internship experience.
Concentration-Specific Outcomes
- Communication and Technology: Communicate effectively using appropriate tools and techniques with individuals with disabilities their families and other constituents in the community.
- Professional Proficiency: Apply knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet professional competencies to be effective service providers, supervisors, and consultants in physical activity for individuals with disabilities.
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Locate and evaluate information and situations from multiple perspectives in decision making regarding health promotion and physical activity for individuals with disabilities.
- Advocacy: Apply advocacy skills to assist in the support of health promotion, healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and wellness for individuals with disabilities.
- Leadership: Assume leadership roles to effectively promote healthy and physically active lifestyles for individuals with disabilities.
Related Links
Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership, MS Program Page
CURRICULUM GUIDE
- Overall/Major GPA: 3.00 or higher
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PE 685 | Fundraising and Grant Writing | 3 |
| PE 740 | Application of Research for Physical Activity and Wellbeing | 3 |
| PE 745 | Leadership Training in Physical Activity and Well-Being | 3 |
| PE 750 | Internship 1 | 6 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Concentration - Adapted Physical Activity Requirements | ||
| PE 662 | Disability Sport | 3 |
| PE 673 | Advanced Study of Disability in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 678 | Physical Activity and Disability Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PE 694 | Health Promotions for Persons with Disabilities | 3 |
| PE 698 | Selected Topics | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Optionally students may select two elective courses in consultation with academic adviser.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Major in Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership - (9LWO)
Concentration in Adapted Physical Activity (APHO)
Revised 06.28.2022
UCC: 02.15.2022