Physical Education Teacher Education provides a course of study at the graduate level on research on teaching in physical education and research on teacher education in physical education. This degree option focuses on the theoretical, methodological, and research aspects of teaching and learning in physical education. The program emphasized contemporary models of instruction, curriculum, assessment, and supervision in physical education.

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include advancement in the teaching field, such as public schools, colleges and universities and related education fields in the community. The M.S. degree will provide an introduction to research and a knowledge base from which to pursue advanced study leading to a doctorate degree in physical education. The degree will assist students to become informed leaders in the field of teaching physical education and health. In addition, this program of study will provide a range of research skills that could provide students with the basis for research and evaluation of programs.

Research Emphases

This degree will provide the theoretical foundations in instruction, curriculum, and assessment in physical education. Qualitative and quantitative research methods will be studied. Action research will also be emphasized.

Faculty

Ben Dyson, PhD (The Ohio State University, 1994), Associate Professor Physical Education Teacher Education; Innovative Curriculum & Instruction in Physical Education; Cooperative Learning.
Carol Irwin, Ph.D. Kent State University, 2003 Assistant Professor Urban Education; K-12 Physical Education and Health Education; Curriculum Writing and Evaluation; Character Education; Coordinated School Health; Community Health; Childhood Obesity.
Sharon VanOteghen, PED (Indiana University, 1973), Professor History and Philosophy of Sport; Oral History; Biographical History of Sport; Health and Wellness; Teaching Strategies.
Paul Wright, PhD (University of Illinois at Chicago, 2001), Assistant Professor Physical Education Teacher Education, Urban Youth Development, Teaching Personal and social Responsibility, Adapted Physical Education Program, Tai Chi and Martial Arts related content.