The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a specialization in Physical Education and Health (PEH) is a 33-hour program for students who are seeking initial teaching certification in Physical Education and Health. Successful completion of the program and licensure requirements will lead to a Master’s Degree and North Carolina Physical Education and Health teacher certification. The target audiences for this degree include those who wish to teach Physical Education and Health to children in K-12 schools or adults in higher education settings.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the graduate M.A.T. in Physical Education & Health Specialization, the candidate should be able to:

• Demonstrate the application of basic and advanced principles in motor skill acquisition in the instruction in physical education and health at all grade levels.
• Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing a variety of teaching styles applicable to student learning styles during individual and group instruction.
• Effectively design and administer K-12 physical education and coordinated school health programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct age/stage appropriate physical education and health learning outcomes assessment and evaluation at all grade levels.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with colleagues, administrators, and families.
• Use technology to enhance the academic achievement of K-12 students.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate methods for working with diverse student populations.
• Students will demonstrate appropriate use of technology in the supervision and evaluation of teaching.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge about current trends and issues in physical education and health.

Degree Requirements (33 total credit hours)

• Professional Core (9 credit hours)
• Core Courses (18 credit hours)
• Internship (6 credit hours)

Location/Delivery Method

Main Campus (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; contact the Coordinator for specifics.)

Distance Education (Online except for practicum & field experience in NC; contact the Coordinator for specifics.)