Our master's programs help students prepare for teaching Physical Education
in public schools, college level instruction, entry into doctoral programs, or
succeed in a variety of related careers. Graduate studies in Physical Education
provide a comprehensive background in the field, as well as practical experience
necessary to:
| Obtain advanced licensure in Physical Education (K-12) |
| Pursue advanced degrees in pedagogy, motor behavior, or exercise science |
| Teach Physical Education or exercise science in higher education |
| Obtain a coaching position at a college or university |
| Complete American College of Sports Medicine examinations |
Please visit our ALUMNI PAGE to learn more about our successful graduates!
We have three master's programs in Physical Education:
M.A.Ed. - COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION:
This program is for those who have an initial North Carolina teaching license
in Physical Education (K-12) and want to earn an advanced North
Carolina teaching
license in Physical Education (K-12).
M.A.T. - MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING:
This program is for those who do not have a North Carolina teaching license
in Physical Education (K-12) but want to earn an advanced North
Carolina license in Physical Education (K-12).
M.A.Ed. -COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING:
This is a FLEXIBLE, non-licensure program for those wanting to teach at a community college, become a collegiate coach, or enter a doctoral program.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS:
Graduate teaching and research assistantships are available on a competitive
basis. Assistantships carry a nine-month stipend and are renewable for the
second year. For additional information on graduate assistanships, contact
Dr. Justin Menickelli at menickelli@emailwcu.edu.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP:
The Otto H. Spilker Endowed Scholarship has been fully endowed and allows us
to award a scholarship of approximately $500 annually to an outstanding
graduate student in Physical Education. The scholarship recipient is selected
in the spring of each year and is awarded to the student in the fall of the
following academic year.
GRADUATE FACULTY:
Bob Beaudet, Ph.D., Florida State University
rbeaudet@wcu.edu
Expertise: Adapted PE and Curriculum
David Claxton, Ed.D., Arizona State University
claxton@wcu.edu
Expertise: PE Pedagogy and Physical Activity Promotion
Dan Grube, Ph.D., Florida State University
dgrube@wcu.edu
Expertise: PE Pedagogy and Outdoor Pursuits
Justin Menickelli, Ph.D., Louisiana State University
menickeli@wcu.edu
Expertise: Motor Behavior and Sport Psychology
Maurice Phipps, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
phipps@wcu.edu
Expertise: Outdoor Leadership
Maridy Troy, Ed.D., University of Alabama
mtroy@wcu.edu
Expertise: Exercise Physiology
Last Updated: March 17, 2008 3:16 PM