Overview
Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy at SIUE
The program within the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior is delivered through distance education modalities with primary emphasis on online technologies. Courses are offered entirely online. Faculty members in the Department of Applied Health facilitate the consumption of research in physical education teacher education and its application to practice, through the use of Blackboard and discussion board participation, as well as contextually relevant reflective activities.
Degrees Available at SIUE
- Master of Science in Education in Kinesiology with a Specialization in Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy (no teacher certification)
Why Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy?
The master of science in education program is a 100 percent online program that consists of 30 semester hours beyond a bachelor’s degree. Graduate students have the option to complete the program in a flexible format that works with their schedule.
The physical education and coaching pedagogy program offers a unique experience characterized by the integration of theory and practice, a commitment to recruiting a diverse and academically talented candidate pool, and direct guidance by faculty members with expertise in respective areas within physical education and coaching. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to develop their ability to be a reflective practitioner as well as their appreciation for the connection between research and quality teaching and coaching.
