A master of arts or master of science in physical education provides a variety of areas for specialization, including:
The various
programs within the School of Physical Education and Sport and Exercise Science build on your general knowledge as well as emphasize specialization and offer many hands-on opportunities for you to hone your skills. Whatever area you choose, you’ll benefit from
top-notch faculty and our
excellent on-campus facilities.
Apply today to the Graduate School and the
School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science. Learn how to defray tuition costs by becoming a
graduate assistant and
check out other options to pay for grad school.
For more information on specific programs, review the information below or contact the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science graduate coordinator
David R. Pearson.
Adapted Physical Education When you focus on adapted physical education, you’ll work directly with special populations of students and students with disabilities both on campus and in the Muncie public schools. In addition to your course work, you’ll gain experience in research and leadership.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.
Coaching When you focus on coaching, you can complete your master’s degree
online. You’ll learn to evaluate techniques used by coaches, improve your own coaching skills, analyze whether coaching methods are effective, and perform research that will benefit the coaching field.
The coaching specialization has additional admission requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education, physical education, biology, or other appropriate major. By the completion of the program, you must have at least five years of coaching experience either as an assistant or head coach in an interscholastic, club, competitive, or structured sport venue.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.
Sport Administration If you want to lead and administer physical education and athletic programs, focusing on sport administration can help you achieve your goals. You can choose either the
public school option, which will prepare you to work in elementary, middle, junior, or high school physical education programs or interscholastic athletic programs, or the
higher education option, which will prepare you to administer college or university level physical education programs or intercollegiate programs.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.
Sport and Exercise Psychology When you specialize in sport and exercise psychology you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the psychological principles related to sport and motor performance. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in laboratory and practicum experiences in addition to classroom study.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.
Sport Management If you want to manage intercollegiate athletic programs and professional sports teams and organizations, the sport management specialization is for you. You can pursue this program at the graduate level even if you did not major in physical education at the undergraduate level.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.
Teacher Education If you want to enhance your skills as a K-12 physical education teacher, consider the teacher education specialization. You can fulfill many of the course requirements through
summer workshop courses that maintain the rigor of graduate-level courses while allowing working teachers to complete the degree in a timely manner.
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For program information or application materials, contact the administrative coordinator for physical education,
Amy Sheffer.