The objective of the pedagogy program is to prepare students for teaching and research positions in universities as well as leadership positions in state or regional departments of education. This specialization prepares students to design and conduct research on teaching/teacher education and curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis on linking theory to physical education and practice. Interdisciplinary collaboration and research across the College of Education are viewed as integral components of the pedagogy program. Related experiences include working with undergraduate students in the microteaching laboratory, supervising student teachers, and planning student teacher experiences. Specific areas of research correspond to those of the pedagogy faculty.
The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University offers a Doctor of Education and Doctor of Philosophy programs with a specialty in Pedagogy. This specialization incorporates the core Kinesiology doctorate program requirements as well as providing an emphasis on pedagogy. Each student will complete courses in pedagogy, research design and analysis, and a core Kinesiology block.
All students entering the doctorate program with a specialization in Pedagogy must meet the following prerequisites prior to entry:
| Course Number | Course Title |
Credit Hours |
| KINE 640 | Motor Skill Learning and Performance | 3 |
| KINE 641 | Motor Development | 3* |
| KINE 622 | Supervision of Health & Kinesiology | 3* |
| KINE 624 | Pedagogical Research on Teaching/Physical Education | 3* |
| KINE 681 | Seminar | 2* |
PRINCIPLES OF RESEARCH |
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| EDAD 690 | Theory of Educational Administration Research Field Methods | 3* |
| EPSY 636 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| EPSY 638 | Meta Analysis | 3 |
| EPSY 639 | Applied Multivariate Methods (Prereq: KINE 690S) | 3* |
| EPSY 641 | Experimental Design in Education II (Prereq: EPSY 640) | 3 |
| KINE 685 | Directed Studies | 9-12* |
| KINE 690R | Theory of Kinesiology Research | 3* |
SUPPORTING FIELDS |
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| Educational Curriculum and Instruction (Suggested) | ||
| EDCI 638 | Trends in Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 644 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDCI 647 | Curriculum Theory (Prereq: EDCI 644) | 3 |
| EDCI 673 | Analysis of Teaching Behavior | 3 |
| EDTC 656 | Computer Graphics: Educ. Appl. & Prod. Tech. | 3 |
| Educational Psychology (Suggested) | ||
| EDSY 602 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 624 | Creative Thinking | 3 |
| EPSY 631 | Program Evaluation in School and Clinic | 3 |
| EPSY 673 | Learning Theories | 3 |
| EPSY 679 | Reseach on Teacher Effectiveness | 3 |
| Dissertation | ||
| KINE 691 | Research | 18* |
| Electives | ||
| Students will select electives for this degree with approval from their advisor. | 9-12 |
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Total = Minimum 70 credit hours beyond Master's |
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*Required Courses
Please refer to the Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog for the content of the courses listed below. Competency in the content of the course is required rather than the specific course. The Office of Graduate Studies in the Department of Health and Kinesiology in consultation with the graduate committee chair or temporary advisor will be happy to review transcripts of potential graduate students.
| Course Number | Course Title | |
| KINE 240 | Computer Technology in Health and Kinesiology | |
| KINE 425 | Tests & Measurements | |
| KINE 426 | Analysis of Movement | |
| KINE 429 | Adapted Physical Education | |
| KINE 433 | Physiology of Exercise | |
| KNFB 416 | Secondary School Physical Activities | |
| KNFB 429 | Supervised Student Teaching |
Masters degree in Curriculum & Instruction or related field and three or more years of teaching experience (public school preferred).