Online Health Physical Education Recreation Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science degree in HPER for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in such areas as teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research.

Most of the graduate faculty members in the department have completed doctoral degrees. Many of the faculty members are nationally recognized in their fields. The department is housed in a facility which includes five gymnasiums, human performance lab, athletic training lab, Olympic size pool, weight room, dance studio, pedagogy lab, and computer lab.

The Masters degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely online. This unique program was the first totally online accredited Master’s degree program in HPER in the United States.

Entry Requirements

The applicant is expected to have an undergraduate degree in health, physical education or recreation or a minimum of 12 undergraduate theory credits in physical education (including an exercise physiology course), or a related field representing the same breadth of preparation required for an undergraduate degree at Emporia State University. Students lacking the prerequisites in their undergraduate preparation are required to complete additional courses as
prescribed by the advisor and committee.

The graduate committee of the department uses the
following criteria for assessing whether or not to recommend an applicant for admission to the department:

 - Undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 scale) of 2.5 overall GPA, as well as a 2.75 GPA in the last sixty credits of college work

- Completed graduate application

 - Two written personal references
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- Undergraduate professional preparation in physical education (or related field)

- International students must register as an international student

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The department of physical activity and health provides high-quality learning experiences in health, sport, recreation, teacher education, coaching, exercise science, and more. Our highly qualified instructors emphasize scientifically-based approaches to content in the courses being taught. Furthermore, community engagement and experiential learning are integrated directly into the curriculum. We support EOU’s broader mission, values, and core themes and educational principles with special emphasis on educating the “the whole person” and promoting physical activity, fitness, and wellness across campus, regionally, and beyond.

Our primary degree offering is a bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Health with three concentration options. We provide select master’s level classes and two minors. Our degree is also offered online and remains a leading undergraduate degree in this regard for both physical education and health.

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The Master of Physical & Health Education is offered by distance education* or by flexible delivery on-campus. It is a course for physical and health education teachers, recreation workers, sports administrators, etc in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian countries.

*This program is available to international students by distance education. Students wishing to study on campus should discuss their study plan with the Course Co-ordinator.

Students undertake a core subject, Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points), 24 credit points of prescribed Education subjects and 18 credit points of electives.

Entry Requirements

A four year undergraduate degree with a recognized teaching credential in Physical and Health Education. Special consideration may be given to applicants who have, for example, substantial experience in the field.

International applicants must contact the Course Co-ordinator to confirm their program of study.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Department of Sport Studies desires to instill in its students a lifetime goal of helping others enhance their total health through human movement and recreational pursuits. Christian behaviors and perspective will be emphasized in all course offerings and activities. Curriculum is designed to accordingly equip students to be productive and successful in a variety of career pursuits.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Students will be able to defend and support the art of human movement and its functions.

Students will examine specific body measurement and performance skills.

The student will develop and utilize a framework of principles, knowledge of skills in order to pursue and promote a Christian influence to an ever-changing world.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

Kinesiology Concentration
Management Concentration
Marketing Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Safety (Teacher Education Program)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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