Physical Education Pedagogy Concentration
The Physical Education program is designed to prepare leaders in the field of physical education for successful careers. This performance-based program focuses on developing advanced knowledge and competencies in K-12 physical education. The curriculum integrates both theory and practical application of pedagogy in a variety of areas: assessment, technology, supervision, effective teaching practices, global perspectives, and content knowledge in physical education. The physical education core courses are designed to align with components of National Board Certification by focusing on enhancement of teaching effectiveness, assessment, reflective practices, research, differentiated instruction for K-12 learners, and the development of supervisory skills and intercultural competencies. The professional core requires courses in leadership and communication, differences in human learning, and research. Elective courses are available to meet physical educators’ needs in current school settings: adapted physical activity, coaching, and motor learning. The desired outcome is preparation of specialized physical education professionals who are able to exemplify teaching effectiveness for K-12 students’ education and to serve as leaders in the physical education profession.
- Licensure Option (formerly MAEd program)
- 100% online
- Designed for in-service teachers pursuing an M-level teaching license
- Non-Thesis option
- Available in both online and face to face format
- Thesis option
- Available in both online and face to face format
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Coursework
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Career Opportunities
Whether you want to broaden your career opportunities into higher education or gain advanced training to apply to your current pedagogy, our graduate program in physical education provides you a platform to reach your goals.