Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education
West Virginia University

Program Details

Advance your career potential with an online master’s in higher education degree. Students can balance work and education through this online, convenient program. It is offered part-time, allowing you to study without quitting your current job.

You will gain skills in:

  • Designing and implementing comprehensive school activity programs
  • Creating evidence-based curriculum and instructional models
  • Integrating instructional technology in the gymnasium, classroom, and sports arena
  • Implementing physical activity programs for school-aged children

This curriculum, which is based on advanced teaching standards established by the Society for Health and Physical Educators, does not lead to initial teaching certification in physical education.

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Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

West Virginia University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV

Additional Info

  • Students come to campus for one week over two consecutive summers to complete a site-based residency.
  • Have access to youth (children and adolescents) in school-based physical education or community physical activity/sports settings throughout the duration of the program for course assignments and follow-up application tasks