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Overview

APU's Master of Science in Physical Education equips candidates with vital skills, enabling them to serve their students and districts professionally and comprehensively.

The program provides advanced study within the broad discipline of physical education and allows students to elect coursework in sports medicine, fitness and wellness, sociology of sport, sport psychology, curriculum, and the history and philosophy of physical education.

Once earned, the master's degree positions the educator as a leader within the school and the district, with opportunities to develop and implement important physical education programs tailored to the 21st century student.

Benefits and Distinctives

  • A blend of relevant coursework and practical training prepares students to be educational leaders in physical education.
  • Small class sizes create a rich learning community as students progress through the program with 12-15 peers in each course.
  • Graduates of the program are eligible for positions as K-12 teachers and coaches, athletic directors, sports managers, and fitness trainers.

Learn more about the program and our faculty.

School of Education Accreditation

Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), making APU one of only three private schools in California with this distinction. Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). These notable accreditations set APU graduates apart from other candidates and ensure your degree will be recognized throughout the United States and internationally.

University Reputation

Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.

According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.

Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. To view 2010-11 program information, please refer to the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.