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GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATION

Majors and Degrees Offered

• M.S. , Athletic Trainng
• M.Ed., Health Education
• M.Ed., Physical Education
• M.S.R.L.S., Recreation and Leisure Services
• M.S.R.L.S., Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation

Athletic Training

The Master of Science with a major in Athletic Training consists of 37 semester hours, including a 25-hour major and 12 hour of prescribed electives.  The thesis option is a 31 hour program with 25-hour course work plus six hours of thesis in Athletic Training.  

Health Education

The  Master of Education with a major in Health Education consists of 36 semester hours, including a 21-hour major and 15-hour minor, or a split minor of nine and 6 hours.  The thesis option is a 36-hour program with twenty-one hours of course work plus six hours of thesis in Health  Education and nine hours in the minor.

 

Physical Education

The Master of Education with a major in Physical Education has several specializations.

• Exercise Science Specialization is designed for the physical education professional (teacher/coach), personal trainer, rehabilitation specialist, athletic trainer, and physical therapist who want to focus on topics of study such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, research applications to sport and human performance, etc..
• Sport and Leisure Management Specialization is designed for those individuals who desire more training in the area of sport management (e.g., athletic administration) or recreation administration.
• Education Foundations Specialization  (Master’s only or Master’s and Certification, MAC Program) emphasis gives public school and collegiate physical education teachers a broader understanding of teaching skills, which foster the possibility of obtaining education administrative certification.  The MAC program leads to state certification in all level physical education.

Recreation and Leisure Services

The Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services (M.S.R.L.S.) program is designed to prepare administrators, supervisors, educators, consultants, and researchers to assist people toward richer lives through leisure experiences.  M.S.R.L.S. students may pursue a thesis (30 hours) or non-thesis (36 hours) option.  The program offers professional preparation in two distinct specialization areas:

• Recreational management encompasses the administration and supervision of recreation and leisure services.  Recreational professionals seeking coursework for certification as Certified Park & Recreation professional (CPRP) would enroll in this option.
• Therapeutic recreation focuses on enabling individuals with special needs to experience the same leisure options as able-bodied individuals through the use of recreation as a treatment and education modality.  Individuals seeking to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) would enroll in this option