Physical Education
Beginning in the Fall of 2005, Manhattanville announced a new graduate program in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. The program prepares candidates for N.Y.S. certification in Physical Education (all grades) as well as a MAT degree.
In keeping with Manhattanville College’s mission and the School of Education’s mission to have all students become ethically and socially responsible leaders for a global society, emphasis is placed on lectures and field experiences that encourage a social awareness through physical education learning experiences for diverse student populations. Importance is given to securing a wide range of curriculum resources from technological and media sources that exist within the profession.
The Master of Arts in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Program (MPE) is designed to increase the candidate’s understanding of the theories, teaching practices, and curriculum development process for increased physical activity in preschool through grade twelve. Emphasis is placed on the individual’s ability to effectively implement movement, motor, rhythm, and advanced sport skills, by using a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum approaches. Individuals will also acquire the knowledge to assess lesson, program, and curriculum outcomes to better meet the varying needs and interests of each student, with sensitivity to racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, physical disabilities, and gender differences. All lectures and field assignments are designed in alignment with the New York State Learning Standards in Schools, and the National Standards for Physical Education.
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Faculty
Chairperson - Rhonda Clements
Steven Maletz