Program Overview

Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching Master's

The Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching Master's program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective leaders in physical education and sport coaching.

Program Information

• The program is offered by the Department of Education.
• The credential offered is a Master of Education (M.Ed.).
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and students may be admitted for fall, spring, and summer semesters.

Course List

The program requires a total of 30 credits, consisting of required courses and electives.

• Required Courses (9 credits):
  • HPER 700: Research in Physical Education and Sport Coaching
  • HPER 701: Leadership and Supervision in Physical Education and Sport Coaching
  • HPER 712: Principles of Management in Physical Education and Coaching Settings
• Electives (21 credits):
  • HPER 705: Content Development and Instructional Practices in Physical Education and Coaching
  • HPER 707: Social Issues in Sport, Physical Activity and Coaching
  • HPER 708: Positive Youth Development in Physical Activity and Sport
  • HPER 709: Laws of Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching
  • HPER 711: Physical Education Curriculum
  • HPER 714: Legal Liability in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
  • HPER 715: Teaching Concepts-Based Fitness
  • HPER 731: Governance in Sport Coaching
  • HPER 736: Ethical Leadership in Coaching Sports
  • HPER 737: School-wide Physical Activity Promotion
  • HPER 738: Adapted Physical Education
  • HPER 739: SEL via the Adventure Education Instructional Model
  • HPER 745: Organization and Administration of Coordinated School Health Programs
  • HPER 790: Graduate Seminar
  • HPER 793: Individual Study
  • HPER 794: Internship

Admission and Application Requirements

• Graduate School admission and application requirements apply.
• Additional requirements include:
  • A cumulative baccalaureate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • An undergraduate degree in physical education, coaching, sport management, education, or a related field. Applicants with relevant experience and other degrees will also be considered.