This master of science in physical education degree meets the New York State requirements for permanent or professional certification for current teachers. Students will take 3 core courses and 8 courses from one or more of the specialty fields listed below. This program provides students with opportunities for concentrations in the areas of teaching specialist, athletic administration, sport psychology/coaching/sport studies, adapted physical education, and health education.
Core Courses
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 515 Tests & Measurement in PE | 3 |
| EDU 615 Research Techniques in Education or | 3 |
| PEG 680 Research Methods in Physical/Health Education | |
| PEG 584 Capstone in Teaching PE or | 3 |
| PEG 690 Masters Project or | |
| PEG 699 Masters Thesis | |
| 9 Credits |
Candidates must complete eight courses from one or more of the following fields:
Field I: Teaching Specialist/Pedagogy
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 510 Health & Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| PEG 520 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 530 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 550 Analysis of Curriculum & Teaching | 3 |
| PEG 560 Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 570 Teaching Behaviors | 3 |
| PEG 581 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 599 Independent Study | 3 |
| PEG 600 Introduction to Adventure Activities | 3 |
| PEG 605 Cooperative Activities and Outdoor Education | 3 |
| PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Child with Special Needs | 3 |
| PEG 651 Coaching Theory & Techniques | 3 |
| EDU 500 Computers in Education | 3 |
| EDU 502 Foundations of Elementary Learning or | 3 |
| EDU 503 Reading in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDU 505 Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 517 Teaching Strategies: Adolescence | 3 |
| EDU 560 Cognition, Learning &Assessment | 3 |
| PEG 541A Physical Education Teaching Methods: Adolescence | 3 |
| PEG 511 Movement Education & Elementary Activities | 3 |
Field II: Athletic Administration
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 520 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 522 Legal Issues in Sport | 3 |
| PEG 544 Sport in Society | 3 |
| PEG 581 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 598 Internship in Athletic Administration | 3 |
| PEG 599 Independent Study | 3 |
| PEG 605 Cooperative & Outdoor Education | 3 |
| PEG 651 Coaching Theory & Techniques | 3 |
| MSA 550 Sport Marketing, Sport Relations | 3 |
| MSA 560 Philosophy & Ethics of Sport | 3 |
| MSA 611 Sport Law | 3 |
| MSA 631 Intercollegiate Athletics | 3 |
| MSA 650 Sport Event Management | 3 |
| MSA 660 Financial Aspects in Sport | 3 |
Field III: Sport Psychology/Coaching/Sport Studies
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 501 History of Sport in America | 3 |
| PEG 520 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 540 Sport Psychology: Performance Enhancement | 3 |
| PEG 542 Sport Psychology: Behavioral Concepts | 3 |
| PEG 544 Sport in Society | 3 |
| PEG 581 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 591 Creative Thinking as a Life Skill | 3 |
| PEG 592 Creative Thinking as a Coaching Skill | 3 |
| PEG 599 Independent Study | 3 |
| PEG 600 Introduction to Outdoor Activities | 3 |
| PEG 605 Cooperative & Outdoor Education | 3 |
| PEG 641 Principles of Athletic Training | 3 |
| PEG 651 Coaching Theory & Techniques | 3 |
| EDU 560 Cognition, Learning & Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 708W Substance Use, Abuse & Dependency | 3 |
Field IV: Adapted Physical Education
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 520 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 530 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 560 Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 581 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 599 Independent Study | 3 |
| PEG 600 Introduction to Outdoor Activities | 3 |
| PEG 605 Cooperative & Outdoor Education | 3 |
| PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Child with Special Needs | 3 |
| PEG 633 Field Experience in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| SPE 541 Inclusive Strategies | 3 |
| SPE 560 Psychological and Educational Implications of Disability | 3 |
| SPE 580 Classroom Management | 3 |
Field V: Health Education
Physical Education teacher's meeting NYS requirements (30 credit hours in health & passing Health-CST score) may apply directly to NYS for health certification.
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 510 Health & Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| PEG 512 Principles & Foundations of Holistic Health | 3 |
| PEG 514 Dimensions in Women's Health | 3 |
| PEG 516 International Health Perspectives | 3 |
| PEG 518 Controversial Issues in Health & Society | 3 |
| PEG 560 Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 587 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 599 Independent Study | 3 |
| PEG 612 Holistic Nutrition | 3 |
| EDC 585 Chemical Dependency& Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EDC 586 Physiological & Psychological Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| EDU 708W Substance Use, Abuse & Dependency | 3 |
This is a 33 credit hour master's degree program. The graduate degree meets the NYS requirements for Professional Certification for in-service teachers.
For Professional Certification, candidates must complete the master's degree within five years and teach for three years.