Program Overview

Applied Sport Coaching - MEd

The MEd degree provides an advanced course of study for students interested in teaching physical education and coaching. The master of education in health, physical education, and recreation is a non-thesis option for professionals, such as teachers, coaches, school administrators, and other fitness professionals.

About This Degree

The degree is designed to promote best practices and enhance discipline knowledge in professionals in public school districts, private schools, and other community-oriented agencies. All courses are presently offered online.

At a Glance

• College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
• Department: Kinesiology and Health Science Department
• USU Locations:
  • Logan campus
  • Statewide campuses
  • USU Online

Program Requirements

• Students must complete a 75-hour practicum course where they will intern with a mentoring physical education teacher.
• There is also a creative project component, where students focus on their professional interest, such as the development or improvement of curriculum materials, teaching techniques, a management system, or an evaluations system.

Plan Options

• Students can receive the MEd by pursuing the following option:
  • The Plan C is comprised of coursework, an internship, and a creative project. It does not involve a thesis, but the project and internship require successful committee approval.

Career And Outcomes

• Students receiving the MEd will be qualified to teach physical education and work as school coaches in various areas.

Admission

Admission Requirements

• Applicants are accepted from a variety of undergraduate backgrounds, but they must have a current teaching license or be working toward one.
• Application Requirements:
  • Complete the online application
  • Pay the application fee
  • Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits
  • Provide transcripts of all college/university credits
  • Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation
  • Include a statement of purpose in your online application

Deadlines

• The program has rolling admission, meaning the department will continue to consider and accept applications until the program is full.

Financial Aid

• The department awards graduate assistantships each year for qualified graduate students to teach in the KHS physical activity program, selected undergraduate academic courses and laboratory sections, and work with faculty with ongoing research projects.
• A variety of funding opportunities are available.