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Kinesiology and Leisure Science

Physical Education/Athletic Complex 231
1337 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7606
Fax: (808) 956-7976

Faculty

*Graduate Faculty

*N. M. Murata, PhD (Chair)—physical education and adapted physical education
*R. L. Cheema, PhD, ATC—athletic training and sports psychology
*C. DeRenne, EdD—physical education and sports science
*R. Hetzler, PhD—physical education and exercise science
*I. F. Kimura, PhD, ATC, PT —athletic training
*J. K. Maeda, PhD—physical education and adapted physical education
C. Morgan, PhD—physical education and youth physical activities
*J. Prins, PhD—physical education and exercise science

Degrees Offered: BEd in secondary education with an emphasis in K-12 physical education, BS in kinesiology and leisure science, and MS in kinesiology and leisure science.

Undergraduate Study

BEd Degree

The BEd degree program provides professional curricula for students enrolled in the College of Education whose goal is to teach P-12 physical education.

Physical Education: The General Education Core is 31 credits. Departmental advising should be sought as soon as possible, preferably in the first year. In addition, the professional education requirements consist of 32 credits, and the academic major and related courses area requires 63 credits for a total of 126–137 credits for graduation.

Graduation Requirements

1. Fulfill all UH Manoa requirements and meet all admissions requirements of the College of Education;
2. Complete the College of Education undergraduate curriculum in both elementary and secondary education for letter grades;
3. Successfully complete student teaching with a grade of B (not B-) or higher;
4. Complete a minimum of 124 credit hours;
5. Have a cumulative GPA not less than that required for admission to the college; and
6. File for graduation and pay the required fee at least one full semester prior to the intended graduation date.

BS Degree

The BS degree in kinesiology and leisure science program has two option areas:

1. Physical Education: Designed for students who want a physical education background but do not intend to seek certification to teach in a public school. This option requires the same modified General Education Core of 31 credits required of the BEd candidates. The number of credits for the academic major and related courses area is 95. A minimum of 126–137 credits is required for graduation.
2. Health/Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management is part of the allied health care discipline, primarily dealing with the study of the how individuals can influence their own state of wellness, the response and adaptation of the human body to physical activity and sports participation, and how modern management skills can be used to help others achieve a higher state of wellness and better use of their leisure time. Career paths within this area of study includes, but is not limited to: athletic training, health education and lifestyle management, exercise physiology, sports nutrition, leisure services management, fitness and wellness program management, and personal training and fitness counseling. The general emphasis in all of these careers is the link between science, sport, management, and medicine. This program area has been structured to enable the student to design an academic curriculum that reflects their individual interests in this program. All students interested in the program must meet the entrance requirements for the College of Education to be considered for acceptance. Additionally, this degree program has been designed to allow students to fulfill the requirements for entry into graduate programs in the area of allied health sciences (e.g. athletic training, physical therapy, physicians assistant, occupational therapy, etc.).

Graduation Requirements

1. Fulfill all UH Manoa requirements;
2. Complete the College of Education undergraduate curriculum in physical education, or health/exercise science/and lifestyle management;
3. Complete a minimum of 124 credit hours;
4. Have a cumulative GPA not less than 2.75; and
5. File for graduation and pay the required fee at least one semester prior to the intended graduation date.

Graduate Study

MS Degree

The MS degree program provides opportunities for students who wish to pursue advanced knowledge and research in one of the following areas of specialization: athletic training (entry-level or post certification), and physical education/adapted physical education.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the Graduate Division, applicants for the MS degree will be further evaluated on their disciplinary background in their area of specialization. The Department of Kinesiology (KLS) also requires submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.

Each applicant admitted will be classified in one of two categories: (1) Regular status - student who has a Baccalaureate degree in the area which they will pursue and a minimum overall gradepoint average of 3.0 during the final two years of undergraduate work, or (2) Conditional status - student of promise who may have a deficiency in gradepoint average and/or subject matter preparation.

Entry-level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program applicants must read the “Technical Standards” prior to consideration for admission. Post-certification, Advanced Athletic Training Program students must be BOC certified or certification eligible for consideration for admission. Admission to the program will depend on the availability of faculty in the particular area of scholarship.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 30 credits is required for the MS degree. Of these, 6 credits are required for the Plan A Thesis or Plan B Project, and 6 credits are required for one research method course and one seminar course. The remaining 18 or more credits are to be used for coursework focusing on the student’s area of specialization. The student and the Thesis/Project Committee Chair in the KLS department must approve the student’s coursework.

Entry-level Graduate Athletic Training Education Program (EL-GATEP) students (graduate students seeking BOC certification) are required to complete a minimum of 61 credits, that includes Plan B non-thesis (final comprehensive examination). Additionally, pre-requisite course and clinical work experiences may be required.

Post-Certification Advanced Athletic Training Program (AATP) students must complete a minimum of 40 credits that includes Plan A thesis requirements. Specific requirements and recommended course sequencing can be viewed at www.hawaii.edu/kls.

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