Physical Education
Prepare for a rewarding teaching career inspiring young people to understand wellness and live a healthy active lifestyle.
Why Earn an MA in Physical Education?
The physical education graduate program will prepare you to teach grades preK-12 physical education in schools. You’ll learn to use exercise, sports, games, and dance in age-appropriate programs to teach students how to live a healthy active lifestyle, and gain the skills necessary to integrate technology and work with individuals and diverse groups in schools and after-school physical activity and sports programs.
Why Major in Physical Education at Adelphi University in New York?
- Receive personalized attention in small class sizes that enable you to work closely with their professors and transform themselves.
- Build community connections in our strong network of school districts and educators in the New York area and gain valuable teaching experience through school placements.
- Advance your career on a timeline that works for you, with the option of evening classes, hybrid delivery and part-time enrollment.
Degree Options and Certification
We offer three degree options to meet the needs of incoming students.
MA in Physical Education (Professional)
Designed for students who already hold a valid New York State initial/provisional teacher certification in physical education and will obtain professional certification after completion.
MA in Physical Education (In-Service)
Designed for students who already have initial teacher certification in an area other than physical education.
MA in Physical Education (Pre-Service)
Designed for students without prior teacher certification.
Certification
Successful graduates of this program are eligible for New York State Teacher Certification in Physical Education. New York State Department of Education requires all graduates to sit for the Content Specialty Test in Physical Education. Some coursework may count toward additional areas of teacher certification.
Degree Options and Certification
We offer three-degree options to meet the needs of incoming students:
The program gave me the chance to realize my dream of becoming a physical education teacher, helped get me out of my comfort zone by exposing me to public speaking, and gave me the social and professional tools to excel in my PE career.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, we believe hands-on experience is key to setting our students up for future career success. You will have the opportunity to work directly with other educators and young people during your fieldwork internship course. For those who are career changers, you will have the opportunity to student teach, full time, 5 days per week, working with a cooperating teacher and a supervising professor from the University gaining firsthand experience. Placements occur both in the boroughs of New York City and on Long Island.
Program Info
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Online survey completed by two recommenders
- Personal essay
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Résumé (preferred)
All teacher certification candidates must take and pass New York State Teacher’s Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) required for their particular area of certification, which includes the Content Specialty Test in Physical Education.
Awards & Recognition
