Program Overview

Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership, Master of Science (MS) - Concentration in School Wellness Education

The School Wellness Education concentration is ideal for teachers and other professionals interested in creating a healthier society through schools by placing the student and their wellbeing at the forefront of the curriculum. This concentration will prepare graduates to implement the School Wellness Education model, a unique approach to teaching health and physical education in schools, that is based on current national standards.

Program Details

• A 30-credit hour program with a flexible option for learners who prefer to go at their own pace or need to fit the program into their unique schedule as a working professional.
• Courses are 100% online with flexibility to learn from anywhere.
• Core courses during the fall or spring semester and remaining credits offered during the winter and summer terms.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Communication and Technology: Demonstrate effective communication in speech and in writing, using appropriate tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Professional Proficiency: Acquire and apply knowledge and skills to meet professional competencies in physical activity and wellbeing.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Evaluate information and ideas to utilize well-supported evidence to create programming for physical activity and wellbeing.
• Advocacy: Integrate social ecological determinants of physical activity and wellbeing to contribute to the betterment of society through inclusion, empowerment, and civic engagement.
• Leadership: Develop leadership skills to make interdisciplinary connections and promote healthy and physically active lifestyles for all.

Curriculum Guide

Required Courses

• PHED 685: Fundraising and Grant Writing (3 hours)
• PHED 740: Application of Research for Physical Activity and Wellbeing (3 hours)
• PHED 745: Leadership Training in Physical Activity and Well-Being (3 hours)
• PHED 750: Internship 1 (6 hours)

Concentration - School Wellness Education Requirements

• PHED 601: Pedagogy in School Wellness Education (3 hours)
• PHED 602: Advocating for School and Community Wellness (3 hours)
• PHED 603: Educational Technology for School Wellness (3 hours)
• PHED 604: Personalizing Learning in Health and Physical Education (3 hours)
• Graduate Elective (3 hours)

Additional Requirements if Seeking Teaching Certification

• PHED 605: Field Experience in School Wellness Education (0-3 hours)
• PHED 755: Student Teaching (0-9 hours)

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

Program Information

• Major in Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership - (9LWO)
• Concentration in School Wellness Education (SCWO)
• Revised 10.24.2025
• UCC: 10.11.2022