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See the degree grade →A master’s-level teacher preparation program that converts undergraduate Health & Physical Education content into New York State certification eligibility for teaching physical education and health and coaching interscholastic athletics. Best suited to graduates of Utica University’s B.S. in Health Education & Physical Education and to degree-holders from other institutions seeking certification and supervised field experience.
The curriculum applies undergraduate PE and health education content to teacher qualification and includes advanced experiential learning in health and physical education. Students learn to plan and implement developmentally appropriate, inclusive lessons and activities that support physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being. The program also covers creating, applying, and analyzing assessments of student learning and using assessment results and reflection to refine instructional practice. The program requires moderate physical activity (running, jumping, climbing, tumbling) as part of training.
The program is designed primarily for students moving from Utica University’s undergraduate Health Education & Physical Education (B.S.) program; however, individuals who already hold a degree from another institution may also be eligible for admission. For application or admissions details contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as elementary, junior high, and secondary school teachers in PE and health, sports coach, athletic director, positions in higher education, and roles in state regulatory offices related to health and physical education.
The program page does not list specific scholarships or funding; prospective applicants should consult Utica University’s graduate admissions and financial aid offices for available assistantships, scholarships, and other funding options.
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