Master of Science in Physical Education Program
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 |
| EDU 615 Research Techniques in Education | 3 |
| PEG 680 Research Methods in Physical/Health Education | 3 |
| PEG 684 Capstone in Teaching PE | 3 |
| 9 Credits |
Candidates must complete eight courses from one or more of the following fields:
Field I: Teaching Specialist/Pedagogy
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 609 Health & Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| PEG 620 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 630 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 650 Analysis of Curriculum & Teaching | 3 |
| PEG 660 Advanced Human Growth & Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 670 Advanced Teaching Methods | 3 |
| PEG 681 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 505 Cooperative Activities and Outdoor Curriculum | 3 |
| PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Child with Special Needs | 3 |
| PEG 651 Coaching Theory & Techniques | 3 |
| EDU 502 Foundations of Elementary Learning or | 3 |
| EDU 503 Reading in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDU 505 Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDAD 534 Teaching Strategies and Assessment | 3 |
| PEG 541B Teaching Methods in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 511 Movement Education for the Elementary Child | 3 |
Field II: Athletic Administration
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 620 Leadership Physical Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 681 Legal Aspects in Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 646 Sport in Society | 3 |
| PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 505 Cooperative Activities and Outdoor Curriculum | 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 620 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 640 Social Psychology of Sport & Physical Activity | 3 |
| PEG 645 Performance Enhancement and Interventions | 3 |
| PEG 646 Sport in Society | 3 |
| PEG 681 Legal Aspects of Sport & Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| PEG 505 Cooperative Activities and Outdoor Curriculum | 3 |
| PEG 651 Coaching Theory & Techniques | 3 |
| EDU 708W Substance Use, Abuse & Dependency | 3 |
Field IV: Adapted Physical Education
| CLASS | CREDITS |
| PEG 620 Leadership Sport Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 630 Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual | 3 |
| PEG 660 Advanced Human Growth and Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 681 Legal Aspects in Education & Athletics | 3 |
| PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Health, PE & Sport | 3 |
| PEG 505 Cooperative Activities and Outdoor Curriculum | 3 |
| PEG 632 Recreational Activities for the Individuals with Special Needs | 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 609 Health & Cultural Awareness | 3 |
| PEG 612 Holistic Health | 3 |
| PEG 613 Dimensions in Women's Health | 3 |
| PEG 614 Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| PEG 616 International Health Perspectives | 3 |
| PEG 618 Controversial Issues in Health & Society | 3 |
| PEG 660 Advanced Human Growth & Motor Development | 3 |
| PEG 687 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | 3 |
| EDC 585 Chemical Dependency& Rehabilitation | 3 |
| EDC 586 Physiological & Psychological Aspects of Chemical Dependency | 3 |
|
HHP 501 Epidemiology and Health Promotion |
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.
The Health Education field does NOT lead to a health certification. Physical Education teachers with NYS certfication may apply directly to NYS for Health certification after completing 30 credit hours (graduate or undergraduate) in health content courses and successfully completing the Health CST.
For more information about our master's degree in physical education program, contact us by email at GradEd@canisius.edu, call toll free 800-950-2505 or locally 716-888-2545