MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Major in Human Kinetics

Specializing Sports Science and Dance, Choreography

FOUNDATION COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 200
COURSE TITLE: METHODS OF RESEARCH
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended to equip the graduate school students with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts, principles, types of research, research methods, statistical procedure and data analysis. It deals with the nature and characteristics of research and its scientific methodology to solve problems and enlighten the graduate students the systematic endeavor starting from the problem formulation through writing and presenting a research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 201
COURSE TITLE: STATISTICAL METHODS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to acquaint the graduate school students with the statistical techniques and computational procedures involved in the application and interpretation of results employed in educational research.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 202
COURSE TITLE: FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides the graduate school students with a strong background in philosophic understanding, logical sense and systematic theory of education. It also presents the different schools of educational philosophy as implemented in education to develop the philosophical and educational perspectives necessary in the teaching-learning process.

MAJOR COURSES

COURSE CODE: HK 200
COURSE TITLE: SPORTS PEDAGOGY
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Preparation for individual, dual and team activities appropriate for graduate school students. This course is designed in professional preparation of the following sports: soccer, softball, badminton, volleyball, basketball and various multicultural sports. The course will cover proper skills, rules, strategies, techniques of teaching and lesson plans for each sport.

COURSE CODE: HK 201
COURSE TITLE: EXERCISE AND SPORTS SCIENCE
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide the graduate school students a one-on-one or small group instruction in physical activity focusing on developing the motor domains, independence in performing physical activities, appreciation of physical activities and its relationship to health and developing an interest in physical activity to be used as lifetime recreation.

COURSE CODE: HK 202
COURSE TITLE: SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with an in-depth analysis and application of psychological principles and research in motivation, psychophysiology, personality, cognition, and emotion in sport settings.

COURSE CODE: HK 203
COURSE TITLE: DANCE IN CULTURE AND DANCE COMPOSITION
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with the review on cultural dances, its significance and interpretations. It also deals with the applied principles of dance composition and dance making process, with emphasis upon the creation of solo, duet or trio performances.

COURSE CODE: HK 204
COURSE TITLE: CHOREOGRAPHY, MATERIALS AND PROGRAM PLANNING
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with the art and science of basic choreography. Repertory classes will give graduate school students the opportunity to learn choreography focused on performance. Students are tested on the preparation of dance materials, planning and presentation. Ingenuity and masterful creativity are enhanced in the course.

COGNATE COURSES

COURSE CODE: EDUC 210
COURSE TITLE: EMERGING THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to prepare graduate school students in the field of teaching to be comfortable and competent in the use of emerging theories and styles in teaching-learning process. This course places particular emphasis on the School of Education themes of diversity, evaluation, assessment and professional competence.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 211
COURSE TITLE: HIGHER EDUCATION PEDAGOGIES
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This praxis course examines the new pedagogies being used in higher education teaching. This course is an integration of all aspects of instruction which are primarily designed for college instructors who are not education graduates. Its coverage includes college teaching methods, principles and techniques. An overview of the functions of colleges and universities as well as the code of Professional Ethics and the structures of Department of Education and Commission on Higher Education will also be discussed.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 212
COURSE TITLE: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed for the new internet explorer and is an engaging, easy and practical way for the educators and administrators to learn about the information communication technology. A course of exploration is designed for teachers and administrators searching for a way to improve their instruction find the latest research, access volumes of resources and provide exciting medium for their educational environment.

COURSE CODE: EDUC 213
COURSE TITLE: DYNAMICS OF CHANGE AND LEADERSHIP IN THE WORKPLACE
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course presents systems theory and how it is applied in understanding the changing environments of the workplace. Theoretical and practical issues of leadership systems are presented with a particular emphasis on work ethics and on issues related to diversity. Integrative processes are explored as a means of developing effective approaches to a variety of human systems and management systems. Broadly speaking, this course is about effective leadership, diversity, inclusion and advocacy. This will look at social/political and cultural considerations of leadership in education and at issues of power in variety of actions and institutions.

COURSE CODE: ENGL. 201
COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED SPEECH IMPROVEMENT
COURSE CREDIT: 3 UNITS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for graduate school students to study and participate in advanced course of oral communication. It allows students to learn effective methods of communicating both their own ideas and those of others. The goals of the course are to emphasize the technical approach to oral communication, to develop an appreciation for listening and to foster a feeling of ease when presenting material to the group.