Physical Education: Teaching/Coaching (MA)
This program prepares teachers and coaches to be effective and reflective educators while providing for the professional development needs of PK-12 Physical Education teachers and coaches. Focus on linking practice to theory while broadening your understanding of the educational processes as they relate to the physical education teaching and learning environment.
Program highlights
- Offered entirely online - no on-campus attendance is required.
- Courses are designed using the Quality Matters set of professional standards based upon research, best practices and national standards for course design.
- Includes courses addressing such topics as motor learning, curriculum development, effective teaching and sport psychology
- Delivered on a cohort basis and completed in six consecutive semesters
This program is designed for teachers currently working in a K-12 physical education setting. Students will not be awarded a physical education teaching license upon completion of the program.
Course delivery
During fall and spring semesters, courses are scheduled back-to-back in eight-week modules with meetings via Adobe Connect on select Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.. Some courses and coursework are offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Summer sessions may meet more frequently through video Adobe Connect.
While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.