Overview

Graduates of the Physical Education and Health Specialization program at University of North Carolina Wilmington will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue advanced education in teacher education programs within the discipline, as well as to work in professional and leadership positions within public and private school settings.

Key Features

The M.Ed. with specialization in Physical Education and Health requires a minimum of 34 credit hours.

The program consists of a core of professional studies that develops the instructional decision-making of teachers and a focus core designed to enhance knowledge of subject matter, structure of disciplines, and appropriate modes of inquiry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Education

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Human Development and Learning

Adapted Physical Activity

Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education and Health

Curriculum Development in PEH

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science Health Education View 463 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, completed before graduate study begins.

Official copies of transcripts of college work (graduate and undergraduate). An undergraduate grade average of “B” (GPA=3.0) or better is recommended.

Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.

A letter of interest describing commitment to the teaching profession, prior experiences working with K-12 students in PEH classes, prior experiences in schools, and philosophy of teaching and learning.

Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

42772 USD / year

≈ 42772 USD / year
Out-of-State

42772 USD / year

≈ 42772 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10574 USD / year

≈ 10574 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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