The program offers emphases in?Adventure Education?and?Adapted Physical Education?Teaching. Students can also choose?not to have an emphasis.

  • The?Adventure Education?emphasis is designed as a practitioner-oriented program for physical educators seeking specific expertise in the area of adventure/outdoor pursuits. Assistantships available for Adventure Graduate Students.
  • The?Adapted Physical Education?emphasis is designed for educators interested in teaching, leadership, and supervisory roles in adapted physical education

Students may select a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis option includes courses in research methods and statistics and a six-credit thesis project. The non-thesis option requires a research method and an assessment courses. Students choosing the non-thesis option must also successfully complete a project.