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Physical Education Master's Degree

  About The Program 

The physical education concentration is designed for teachers who have attained their licensure for teaching physical education and want to pursue an advanced degree to further develop their professional knowledge of teaching. This track is for physical education teachers who are interested in transitioning into teaching at institutions of higher education or increasing their professional status and salary scale within the K-12 context. This online physical education masters and/or on-site program is flexible to meet the needs of both on-campus full-time students and distance students working full-time in schools. In this program, you'll learn advanced teaching strategies from senior level faculty who have developed expertise by working in both K-12 schools and a nationally recognized teacher preparation program. These strategies include knowledge of contemporary pedagogical models, teaching styles, analysis and supervision techniques, and developing a standards-based curriculum program. Students are also given the flexibility to choose undergraduate endorsement (health and adapted) classes and graduate classes in another area of interest to contribute to their program of study.

Why Physical Education Teacher Education?

Due to the comprehensive and academically rigorous nature of the program, students are also well prepared to enter competitive doctoral programs in physical education teacher education. We strive to have students conducting thesis projects to present at both regional and national/international scientific meetings. Our goal is to provide students in the physical education Master's program with opportunities that will give them the professional development needed to make the next step towards their career goals

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Graduate Programs

The graduate program in physical education at SUNY Cortland educates specialists in Adapted Physical Education (APE) or Physical Education Leadership (PEL)  who will be both leaders and advocates of positive change in their fields.

The program emphasizes academic excellence, the pursuit of knowledge, the development of students' critical and analytical abilities, and the application of theory into practice so that the students will assume positions of leadership within the profession.  The program is dedicated to a scholarly environment where students will be able to derive an appreciation of, and an experience in scholarship and service.  Through such an environment, students realize the link between theory, practice, and service.

The Graduate Faculty is dedicated to the delivery of high quality coursework informed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), Adaptive Physical Education National Standards (APENS), and the New York State Learning Standards in Physical Education.  Through the infusion of technology in instruction and the promotion of an academic culture appreciative of diversity and the value of physical well-being, faculty seek to prepare individuals who will be on the cutting edge of professional practice.  In addition, it is expected that students will develop the skills necessary to become innovators and change agents for the advancement of the field of physical education.  Finally, the program encourages the development of individuals who value a lifelong love of learning and the process of scholarly inquiry.

Physical Education Leadership

This program is being updated. Please contact the Physical Education Graduate Coordinator for more information.

Master of Science for Teachers in Physical Education

This program is for individuals who have completed a Bachelor's degree in a subject other than Physical Education and leads to initial certification in P.E. Inspire today's youth to enjoy the benefits of an active and healthy life. Be a positive role model for people of all ages. Share your love of physical activity and fitness with upcoming generations. Become a leader and advocate for constructive change in the physical education profession by studying for the Master of Science for Teachers in Physical Education at SUNY Cortland. Your graduate-level coursework is informed by the highest standards, including those of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) and the New York State Learning Standards in Physical Education. The M.S.T. Program is an on-campus program.

Choose from the following tracks:

Track A: MST Physical Education Initial Certificate (not previously certified)

Track B: MST Physical Education Certificate (previously certified in another subject area)

Be sure to download the Graduate Advisement Manual.

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