Master of Science in Kinesiology / Physical Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Program Details
USM offers the online MS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education. This degree is designed to provide teachers, coaches, and instructors with the necessary tools and techniques to improve their classroom success.
Sample of Program Requirements:
- Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education
- Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education
- Program Design in Physical Education
- Advanced Motor Development
- Motor Learning
Potential career opportunities:
- Physical Education Teacher
- Activity Program Director
- Curriculum Specialist
- Fitness Consultant
- Program Director
- Sports Coach
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 62 hours of coursework
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
- Cover letter, current resume and three letters of recommendation
- Exam scores required (choose one):
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Praxis II: Physical Education Content Knowledge (5091)
- Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)
- ACSM/NPAS Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges