Study Physical Education at UGA
Learn the best methods to teach sports skills and physical fitness as a student in the University of Georgia's Department of Kinesiology.
Interested in the study and practice of teaching or coaching physical education, sport, or physical activity? Then our MS in Kinesiology emphasis in sport pedagogy will fit your career goals.
Tailored for both future and practicing teachers and coaches, our degree program will improve your knowledge of physical activity and sport instruction. We offer both thesis and non-thesis programs to accommodate your specific goals.
If you are interested in obtaining initial teaching certification in physical education, pursue the MS non-thesis degree program option. There is a degree program option that can qualify you for licensure in Georgia.
Learn the best methods to teach sports skills and physical fitness as a student in the University of Georgia's Department of Kinesiology.
Please use our online form if you have any questions for the department. Please be as specific as possible so that we may quickly assist you.
A close working relationship with your advisor is key as you progress through your program of study. Please note that most graduate students at UGA are not assigned to a faculty advisor until after admittance.
Almost all in-state students begin their studies at UGA paying limited tuition or fees. Please note that these amounts are subject to change and are meant to give prospective students an idea of the costs associated with a degree at the University of Georgia College of Education.
Students may qualify for a variety of assistantships, scholarships, and other financial awards to help offset the cost of tuition, housing, and other expenses.
Located in the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, the nation's largest on-campus facility for recreation and fitness. Our department's facilities include 10 laboratories, the Center for Physical Activity and Health, offices, conference rooms, and classrooms.
We provide assistantship opportunities to qualified students, offering financial support and experience in a professional, teaching, or research role. Assistants work 13 to 20 hours a week and receive a stipend, full tuition waiver, and one-third remission of our university health insurance.
Our research is supported by grants from nationally known organizations such as the U.S. and Georgia departments of education and the National Institutes of Health.
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