HLES - Physical Education Master's Specialization (M.S.)

The Physical Education specialization consists of a new “executive” style masters program that is specifically designed for those individuals who want to remain active in the physical education classroom while they complete their graduate degree. Students in this program will only be required to be on campus for an intensive three-week session during two summers. The remainder of their coursework will be completed from their homes. This will allow the student the opportunity to use the information they are learning in their program. Because of the unique nature and intense focus of this program, only a small cohort of students will be admitted each year. As a result, each student will receive the direct attention and gain the knowledge and skills that he or she needs to become a leader in the field of physical education. For more information about our masters in HLES/Physical Education please click on the links below. For more specific requirements, visit the online UWF Catalog.

Featured Student of the Month

Morgan Howard, M.S. Physical Education (Fall 2012)

Morgan was born in Niceville, FL (about 50 miles east of Pensacola) but grew up mostly in Bellevue, NE. She is an Alum of Alpha Chi Omega and received her B.S. in Physical Education from UWF. She is currently in her first year of the Physical Education master's program and will graduate December of 2012. She is also a graduate assistant in the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science (HLES) helping with Non-Traditional Sports (PEP 2500) and teaches the 10-12 age group in the Movement Academy.

What she enjoys about the Physical Education masters program is learning more about the profession of being a physical education teacher. She thinks it is interesting to see all the opportunities there are to grow as a professional within the program and abroad. She also likes that the Physical Education masters program is an executive style program which allows you to work at your own pace. This allows her to get some extra teaching experience by substitute teaching in the community.

Her plan is to teach physical education at the middle, high school, or college/university level. She would also love to coach basketball or softball and plans to further her education and pursue an Ed.D. in Physical Education and Health.

Career Opportunities:

• Physical Education Specialists
• Elementary Physical Education Teacher
• Middle School Physical Education Teacher
• High School Physical Education Teacher
• County or State Specialist/Curriculum
• Director of Physical Education
• Community College Instructor for Physical Education
• Physical Activity Consultant
• Fitness Center Employee/Specialist

Related Pages

Academic Learning Plan (pdf)

Graduate Thesis Guidelines (pdf)

Related Links

Graduate Application Procedures

Ed.D. Physical Education and Health UWF Website

Program Contact:

Dr. John Todorovich
Chair, HLES
850.474.2592
Building 72, Room 250