Program Category: The Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education, & The Arts
The mission of the Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts is to support and develop the overall mission of the university. Specifically, faculty will encourage artistic expression, understanding of the human experience throughout history, and development of practical and philosophical skills for personal, professional, spiritual, and educational growth over an entire lifetime.
Master of Arts in Education: Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership
Physical Education
Description
The Physical Education and Athletic Coaching program strives to promote active participation of individuals in sport and physical activity across the life span. The department prepares future professionals for careers in fitness and wellness, physical education, strength and conditioning. Other careers that individuals who graduate in this field are prepared to work are sports management and recreation. Physical Educators and Athletic Coaches in the schools touch several hundred youth each year and thousands of individuals over the course of his/her career.