Overview

The Physical Education MAT program from University of South Carolina will prepare you to work as a physical education teacher at any level within the K-12 school system. In alignment with the current National Initial Physical Education Teacher Education Standards [pdf], the goals of the program emphasize skills, knowledge, and dispositions every beginning physical education teacher needs in order to provide optimal learning experiences for children in their journey of physical literacy.

Our faculty believe that physical education teachers have the responsibility to promote a rich and meaningful educational environment for all children and adolescents that will promote lifelong participation in, and enjoyment of, health enhancing physical activity.

During your program, you will have multiple opportunities to prepare lesson plans, teach in schools, and collaborate with other members of your cohort to develop strategies for increasing the positive impact of physical education on all members of a school community.

What kinds of work will I be able to do?

Graduates from the program typically find jobs as elementary or secondary school physical education teachers. A job as a physical education teacher may also include coaching a sports team. Some of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees in physical education. No matter what they choose to do, our graduates are well prepared to contribute to the holistic education of school-aged youth, ensuring all children and adolescents find personal meaning and enrichment in maintaining a physically active lifestyle.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Health Related Physical Fitness
Physical Education for Inclusion
Observational Analysis of Sports Techniques and Tactics
Content Area Literacy PK-12
Measurement and Research in Physical Education
Curriculum Development in Physical Education
Study of the Teaching of Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Education Kinesiology View 2556 other Masters in Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
Personal Statement
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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In-State

13734 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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