The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Teacher Certification degree requires 120 semester hours of course work including a field-based internship. Internship sites are in and around the Rock Hill area. The teacher certification option prepares teacher candidates to teach physical education in grade levels from kindergarten through secondary school. The teacher certification program is fully accredited by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration provides advanced degree seeking students with a quality sport and fitness administration education. The program prepares students to assume leadership positions in various sport and fitness venues in both facility and personnel management and program development. Graduates are prepared to direct sport and fitness programs in the private and public sectors. The program consists of core courses that provide students with a background in administration, research design and analysis, and current issues and trends in sport and fitness. All students are required to complete a practicum experience in sport or fitness administration along with a research project or thesis. Electives may be selected to meet the needs of graduate candidate's interest in sport or fitness administration. A maximum of six (6) semester hours of graduate work may be transferred from another accredited institution.
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