Master of Science in Physical Education: Advanced Teacher Preparation Track

Program Leader: Dr. Laura Blitzer
E-mail: Laura.Blitzer@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2860
Department: Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Brief Description of the Program:

The Master of Science in Physical Education: Advanced Teacher Preparation Track provides students with advanced experiences and study in several interrelated content areas within the psychomotor domain. This program further develops the abilities of students to conduct research and critically assess professional practices within educational and sport-related settings. 

The advanced teacher preparation plan of study centers on activities that advance the knowledge, skills and dispositions of certified physical education teachers. Students must hold, or be qualified to hold a Florida teaching certificate to participate in this plan of study.

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of upper-division undergraduate coursework;
3. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a person familiar with the applicant’s undergraduate work and able to comment knowledgeably on his or her ability to perform graduate-level work;
4. A personal statement of 1,000 words or less explaining any personal and professional goals you plan to achieve with the accomplishment of the degree. Please list any recognitions of achievement that you have received (e.g. licenses, publications, awards). Provide any additional information that you would like considered in the evaluation of the application;
5. A résumé describing at least the past five years of employment history and significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities;
6. Hold or qualify for Florida professional teacher certification in Physical Education. Proof of certification is required.

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 33

Program of Study:

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