Master of Arts in Physical Education

The 30-hour master of arts program includes four specialized study options: teaching, atheltic administration, exercise science, and coaching. Each option includes a required core of courses and specialization courses. In addition to the required core and specialization courses, students select elective and cognate courses in consultation with an advisor.

Option 1: Teaching

This is designed to further the preparation of the students interested in teaching physical education. Primary emphasis is placed on preparing the student to analyze and implement the teaching and curricular processes in physical education.

Option 2: Interscholastic Athletic Administration

This prepares students for a career in professional, corporate, collegiate, high school, or community sport administration through theoretical and practical experiences. Practicum experiences and an off-campus internship with a local education agency, university or a sport organization of the student's choice supplement student coursework.

Option 3: Exercise Science

This option prepares students to be exercise specialists and provides a foundation for additional graduate study. Emphasis is placed on the study of the physiology of work and exercise.

Option 4: Coaching

This is designed to prepare students for a career in coaching athletics at the interscholastic or intercollegiate levels. The program is flexible and designed to provide both theoretical and practical experience