Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Physical Education (initial licensure)
Mission Statement
Through the development of pedagogical and content knowledge, personal dispositions, practical applications, professional teaching, and advanced academic coursework, the mission of the Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education program is to prepare candidates to meet the academic and developmental needs of all preK-12th grade school students in physical education and wellness.
Physical Education requirements
| PE 5016 | Motor Learning & Development | 3 |
| PE 5100 | Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming | 3 |
| PE 5110 | School Physical Activity Policy, Advocacy & Leadership | 3 |
| PE 5120 | School-Based Nutrition & Wellness | 3 |
| PE 5520 | Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| | or | |
| PE 5530 | Secondary School Physical Education | 3 |
| PE 5634 | Pedagogy of Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| PE 5660 | Advanced Instructional Strategies in Physical Education | 3 |
| MAT 5080 | Diverse Populations | 3 |
| MAT 5180 | Education: The Profession & The Professional | 3 |
| MAT 5285 | Practicum | 3-9 |
| | or | |
| MAT 5286 | Student Teaching | 3 |
| MAT 5287 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| MAT 5540 | Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 3 |
Traditional student teaching is completed in one semester with MAT 5286 and MAT 5287 as co-requisites.
Job embedded clinical experience is completed in two semesters with MAT 5285 (first semester of employment) and MAT 5287 (second semester of employment).
36 credit hours minimum required for degree.