Duration of Program: 2 years and 2 summers (45 credits)

Introduction:

Central Washington University has offered the Health and Physical Education Masters Online Graduate Program since 2001. It is specifically designed for those individuals who are teaching in the field of Physical and Health Education who don't have the time to enroll in school full time or change their location of residence. This program has provided numerous graduates with the information and work ethic to be more effective teachers and has even had some graduates continue to become journal article and book authors as well as state and regional Teachers of the Year. Here is what some of the students say about their experience in the Master's program:

"This program helped me look at the bigger picture of what's happening in the world of physical education and health. The 2year program structure allowed for completing the degree successfully while working as a fulltime PE teacher and parent. I would highly recommend this program." 

~ Dan Persse, 2003 NBCT, 2007 WAHPERD TOY, 2008 NW District TOY, Author of "Puzzlewise," NASPE Committee Member. PE Teacher, Blaine

"I live near San Francisco, so when I was searching for a graduate program I had many excellent ones to choose from... the CWU Master's program made me a better teacher and enabled me to become a leader in my district and beyond. The instructors are passionate, knowledgeable and engaged in physical education at all levels. They are a tremendous resource for both students and graduates. If you want to take your teaching to the next level and are selfmotivated, then this is the program for you." 

~ Terri Drain, 2006 NBCT, 2007 California TOY, 2008 SW District TOY

"I engaged in extensive research prior to applying to CWU. Directors of prestigious programs unanimously expressed high regard for the CWU online program and the professors involved in this program. The degree of professor involvement was far superior at CWU. The Master's project that I chose was rigorously reviewed; the result is that I now have an ebook for sale." 

~ Sharon Bolden, 2008 Instructor, Portland Community College

"I sincerely enjoyed the CWU online program... every class was directly applicable to what I was teaching each and every day. My advice to any future or current students is to manage your time efficiently and effectively. This program does require time and effort. I enjoyed spending time with other professionals with similar situations, frustrations, and goals. We were able to create a strong bond which still exists today." 

~ Judy Beard, 2008 PE & Health Teacher, Kittitas Secondary Schools

Health and Physical Education Master's Program Cohort:

Students attend this program as a cohort, beginning together in an on campus summer two week intensive program continuing until they graduate two years later. The cohort format enhances a feeling of support and collegial relationships are formed that transcend the culmination of the online program continuing over the years. The relationships formed provide a learned group of professionals to seek advice from and to bounce teaching ideas off of. 

Format: 

• OnCampus Coursework
  1. Summer 2012, 2 courses, 6 credits:
     1. Technology in Health, Physical Education, and Sports Program = 3 credits
     2. Issues in Health, Physical Education, and Sports Programs = 3 credits
  2. Summer 2013, 2 courses, 6 credits:
     1. Systematic Analysis of Teaching Physical Education = 3 credits
     2. Graduate Research = 3 credits

• Online Coursework
  1. 201213 Fall, Winter, and Spring = 20 credits
  2. 201314 Fall, Winter, and Spring = 14 credits

Content:

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HPE 510	Issues in Health, Physical Education, and Sports Programs	3
HPE 557	Research Methods in Health and Physical Education	4
HPE 560	Statistical Applications in Health and Physical, Education	4
HPE 577	Physical Education Curriculum	3
HPE 578	Physical Education Program Promotion	3
HPE 579	Supervision of Teaching Physical and Health Education	3
HPE 580	Physical Education Grant Writing & Fundraising	3
HPE 581	Technology Applications in Health, Physical Education, and Sport Programs	3
HPE 595	Graduate Research	3
HPE 599	Seminar in Physical Education	2
HPE 700	Culminating Project/Thesis	6
PE 540	SocioPsychological Dimensions of Sport	3
PE 560	Systematic Analysis of Physical Education	3
PE 561	Curriculum Trends in Physical Education	3

Central Washington University – Health and Physical Education Faculty:

Dr. Ken Briggs, Department Chair and Professor of Physical Education, School and Public Health Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

• Coordinator of Drug Education for CWU Athletic Department
• Director of Health Education
• Director of CWU Wellness Hour
• Advisor of Graduate Thesis/Project Work
• Junior High School Coach
• Junior High Biology and PE, Health Teacher

Dr. Steve Jefferies, Professor of Physical Education Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

• Leadership Training Clinician
• High School PE Teacher and Coach
• President, National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

Dr. Kirk Mathias, Professor of Physical Education and Director of PESPH Graduate Studies Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

• K12 Physical Education teacher
• Club Soccer Coach U6U19
• High School Soccer and Basketball Coach
• CoDirector College Intramural
• Director of PESPH Program
• Collegiate Soccer Coach

Dr. Heidi Henschel Pellett, Associate Professor and Coordinator of Physical Education and School Health Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

• High School and College Athlete (tennis)
• High School and Junior High School Track Coach
• K9 Physical Education Teacher
• Coordinator of Undergraduate Physical Education
• Coordinator of Graduate Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education
• Supervisor of Student Teachers
• Chair of Graduate Thesis

Dr. Stefan Ward, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and School Health Current and past teaching, coaching, advising, and administrative experiences:

• K5 Physical Education Teacher
• Supervisor of Student Teachers

Additional Program Information:

Summer Sessions: Each CWU Master of Science in Health and Physical Education (HPE) cohort will participate in two, oncampus, twoweek summer sessions. The first session (during the cohort's first summer) will initiate the beginning of the program. These are designed to establish a relationship with fellow cohort members, which enhances the experience, learning and support of each HPE cohort. It also is designed to increase the technology understanding and provide applicable information to increase the likelihood of success. 

Cost: Contact the CWU Admissions Office http://www.cwu.edu/admissions/ .

Application: Apply directly to CWU Graduate School via their web site http://www.cwu.edu/masters/. Application review will begin March 2, 2012. There is limited enrollment. Apply early!

Questions: Please contact Dr. Kirk Mathias (mathiask@cwu.edu or 5099632052) if you are interested in learning more about this degree or have questions. Be sure to check back to CWU's PESPH Department web site for updates.