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HEALTH EDUCATION & PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMS

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Earning a physical education degree can prepare students for careers as instructors at the elementary through high school level. For students with goals of becoming high school or private league athletics coaches, a physical education degree can serve as a good career starter.

Online courses in physical education are a good way to prepare for specific concentrations within the field, such as certain sports, exercise techniques, or particular physical education jobs. Many physical education degree programs use online courses to supplement on-campus programs, allowing students more flexibility in earning their degrees.

Working in Physical Education
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that job opportunities are best for part-time coaches, as full-time positions often require a wealth of experience and expertise in a specialized area of athletics. High schools, sports clubs, and community centers are great places to find part-time coaching jobs.

Earning a physical education degree can also give graduates an edge against the competition for PE teacher and coach positions. Coaches earned an average annual salary of $21,260 in 2004, many working part-time at the high school level. At the college level, the average was $36,610. Earnings by physical education teachers are included with BLS reports of the average teaching salary, which ranged between $41,400 and $45,920 in the same year.

Capella University
The Sport Psychology Specialization will prepare you to work with athletes on performance, stress management, and motivation issues. You will learn current theory and research skills that can easily be applied in other fields too.

Ball State University
The School of Physical Education at Ball State University offers a Master of Arts in Physical Education with a Specialization in Coaching via the internet. This 33-credit hour specialization meets level five of the 1995 National Coaching Standards. Level five is the highest level of coaching or what one would consider a master coach. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Central Washington University
Central Washington University offers an online Masters of Science degree in Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies. The program is focused on K-12 physical education teaching. Many assignments require you to have access to teaching situations. If you are not currently teaching you will need to establish opportunities within K-12 settings to complete these assignments. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University offers a distance learning Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health (Health Studies concentration only). The major requires 30 hours in the core and 30 more in the health studies concentration for a total major requirement of 60 credits. Coursework involves some Individualized Study, Computer Conferencing classes using FirstClass software, videos, and Web-based activities. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers an online Master of Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. The masters degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely through web based courses so that students do not have to travel to campus. This unique program is the only fully accredited online masters degree program in physical education in the United States. The program is accredited through North Central and is for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in the areas of teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research. All courses are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees who are nationally recognized in their fields. Emporia State University is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University's Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport offers a distance learning Master of Science Program in Health Education/Health Promotion by videotape. This degree is designed for professionals interested in enhancing their skills in design, implementation, and evaluation of disease prevention and health promotion programs. Completion of the degree will help students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the Certified Health Education Specialist examination. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Houston
University of Houston offers an online Master of Education in Physical Education. There are no thesis nor residency requirements. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

West Virginia University
The School of Physical Education at West Virginia University offers the Master of Science degree in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) each summer. The 36 credit MS degree program has both on-site (18 credits) and distance education components. Participants spend two weeks each of three summers (18 credits) in West Virginia completing coursework and return home for the school year and take courses using web-based and internet-based delivery. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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