School of Physical Education
& Exercise Science

Master of Arts in Physical Education -

Online Program

Welcome to the online Master of Arts (MA) Degree Program in Physical Education at the University of South Florida! Over the past 40 years the School of Physical Education & Exercise Science has gained a reputation for providing high quality teacher preparation programs in physical education. We now offer that same quality in an online Master of Arts Degree. These courses are also available to certain out-of-state students through the Academic Common Market.

Who Should Apply

Both veteran and beginning teachers, along with anyone interested in beginning a new career, can benefit from this program which is specifically designed to advance individual instructional skills, develop contemporary curriculums, and increase the quality of community and school based physical education programs.

The degree is designed for anyone interested in the lifelong process of becoming a reflective, effective teacher who is prepared to lead youngsters to become physically active for a lifetime.

Online Program Advantages

Receive your Master’s Degree from an accredited program (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, NCATE) while living at home and keeping your current job. Advanced degrees provide opportunities to increase your salary as you advance in your teaching career. Many of the courses in this program are project based so you can complete assignments as you work with the children in your physical education program.

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