2020 Most Affordable Online Master's in Physical Education Programs
This list highlights 24 schools, all of which offer affordable online master's in physical education programs. Ranked #1, the University of North Georgia charges $4,545 per year for their Master of Science in Kinesiology - Health and Physical Education. Available courses include Advanced Exercise Prescription & Program Design, Analysis of Motor Skills, Applications of Qualitative Research in Physical Education, and Trends and Issues in Health & Physical Education. The University of the Cumberlands, ranked #2, has an annual tuition rate $4,725 for their Master of Arts in Education - Teacher Leader: Health & Physical Education.
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| Rank | School | Annual Tuition |
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| University of North Georgia | $4,545 | |
| University of the Cumberlands | $4,725 | |
| Valdosta State University | $4,981 | |
| Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville | $5,097 | |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $5,525 | |
| North Dakota State University - Main Campus | $5,993 | |
| Emporia State University | $6,393 | |
| Georgia Southern University | $6,444 | |
| Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | $7,006 | |
| Gardner Webb University | $7,035 | |
| University of Arkansas | $7,321 | |
| West Virginia University | $7,635 | |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $7,650 | |
| University of Wyoming | $7,776 | |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $7,819 | |
| Jackson State University | $8,316 | |
| SUNY College at Brockport | $8,475 | |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $8,583 | |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $8,624 | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $8,892 | |
| University of Idaho | $9,876 | |
| University of Memphis | $10,455 | |
| Western Kentucky University | $10,605 | |
| University of South Florida Online | $11,586 |
University of North Georgia Dahlonega (GA)
Example Classes: Administration of HPE Programs in Schools, Advanced Exercise Prescription & Program Design, Analysis of Motor Skills, Applications of Qualitative Research in Physical Education, Obesity Prevention in Children and Youth, Trends and Issues in Health & Physical Education Online Master's Degrees
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University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg (KY)
Example Classes: Applied Sports Medicine, Best Practices for Coaching and Mentoring Teachers, Current Issues in Health Promotion, Health and Fitness Psychology, Health Promotion through Physical Activity, Youth Health and Fitness Online Master's Degrees
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Valdosta State University Valdosta (GA)
Example Classes: Assessment and Technology in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Physical Education for Exceptional Learners, Physical Education Pedagogy, Program Development I (Games, Sports & Fitness), Program Development II (Gymnastics & Dance) Online Master's Degrees
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Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Edwardsville (IL)
Example Classes: Analysis of Research in Physical Education and Coaching, Analysis of Teaching Behaviors in Sport and Physical Education, Behavioral Analysis of Exercise, Diversity in Physical Education and Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health Online Master's Degrees
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Northwest Missouri State University Maryville (MO)
Example Classes: Curriculum in Health and Physical Education, Grantsmanship, Improving Instruction through Systematic Observation, Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Strategies and Interventions for Health Behavior Change Online Master's Degrees
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North Dakota State University - Main Campus Fargo (ND)
Example Classes: Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Governance in Sport, Positive Youth Development Through Sport, School-Wide Physical Activity Promotion, Sport Revenue Generation, Teaching Concepts-Based Fitness Online Master's Degrees
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Emporia State University Emporia (KS)
Example Classes: Analysis of Teaching and Coaching, Art and Science of Coaching, Assessment in K-12 Physical Education., Biomechanics, Exercise Metabolism, Teaching Online Health and PE Online Master's Degrees
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Georgia Southern University Statesboro (GA)
Example Classes: Action Research in Physical Education, Assessment and Technology in Physical Education, Current Issues/Trends in School Health, Fitness and Wellness Education, Prevention, Recognition and Care of Athletic Injuries, Sociocultural Foundations of Sport Coaching Online Master's Degrees
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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales (NM)
Example Classes: Exercise Prescription, Physiological Principles of Training, Program/Curriculum Design, Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning, Sport & Recreation Facility Management, Women's Sport/Wellness Issues Online Master's Degrees
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Gardner Webb University Boiling Springs (NC)
Example Classes: Leadership and Ethics in Sport Pedagogy, Legal Issues in Sport and Physical Education, Scientific Principles of Human Performance, Sport and Physical Education for Diverse Populations, Sport in Society, Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction Online Master's Degrees
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University of Arkansas Fayetteville (AR)
Example Classes: Professional Issues in Physical Education and Sport, Risk Management in Physical Education and Athletics, Sport Psychology, Sport Skill Assessment and Instructional Strategies Online Master's Degrees
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West Virginia University Morgantown (WV)
Example Classes: Diversity Issues in Physical Education/Teaching, Instructional Technology in Sport and Physical Education, Motor Development for Special Populations Advanced Laboratory, Physical Activity in Schools, Physical Education/Teaching Curriculum Development and Evaluation, Theory of Fitness Education Online Master's Degrees
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Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery (AL)
Example Classes: Advanced Methods of Teaching Physical Education, Advanced Motor Development, Advanced Sociology of Sports & Physical Activity, Historical/Philosophical Foundations of Education, Nutritional Basis of Exercise, Psychology of Coaching Online Master's Degrees
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University of Wyoming Laramie (WY)
Example Classes: Analysis and Supervision of Teaching in Physical Education, Curriculum Design in Physical Education, Models of Teaching, Teaching Tactics in Sports-based Physical Education Online Master's Degrees
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University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello (AR) (and 1 other)
Example Classes: Advanced Exercise Physiology, Coaching Methodologies, Problems and Trends in Physical Education, Psychology of Sports in Physical Education, Risk Management and Legal Issues in Sports, Strength and Conditioning Online Master's Degrees
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Jackson State University Jackson (MS)
Example Classes: Advanced Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Organization and Administration of Physical Education In Two and Four Year Colleges, Principles and Problems of Coaching, Theory and Practice of Coaching Track and Field Online Master's Degrees
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SUNY College at Brockport Brockport (NY)
Example Classes: Analysis of Teaching Physical Education, Behavior Management in Physical Education, Curriculum Design in Physical Education, Diversity in Education, Qualitative Research Methods in PE Online Master's Degrees
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University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia (SC)
Example Classes: Action Research Project in Adapted Physical Education, Legal Issues in Special Education, Psychological Aspects of Athletic Performance and Injury Rehabilitation, The Art and Science of Coaching, Theories and Principles of Growth and Motor Behavior, Theories and Principles of Motor Learning and Control Online Master's Degrees
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University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg (MS)
Example Classes: Advanced Motor Developmen, Analysis of Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education, Corrective and Adaptive Physical Education, Foundations and Trends in Human Performance and Recreation, Legal Aspects of Sport, Program Design in Physical Education Online Master's Degrees
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University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney (NE)
Example Classes: Administrative Problems in Physical Education, Facilities for Sports and Recreation, Physical Education for Persons with Severe Disabilities, Physical Education for Students with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Education for Students with Disabilities, Sociology of Sports Activities Online Master's Degrees
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University of Idaho Moscow (ID)
Example Classes: Contemporary Issues in Health and Activity, Ethical Practice and Communication in Physical Activity, Experience and Event Management in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management, Healthy Active Lifestyle Assessment and Intervention, Pedagogy Applied to Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, School Health Education Methods and Administration Online Master's Degrees
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University of Memphis Memphis (TN)
Example Classes: Curr & Instr Model in PETE, Instructional Models/PETE, Issues In Urban PETE Online Master's Degrees
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Western Kentucky University Bowling Green (KY)
Example Classes: Advanced Exercise Physiology, Foundational Curriculum Construction, Motor Learning, PE/Recreation Assessment, Research Methods in Physical Education, Teaching Strategies Online Master's Degrees
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University of South Florida Online Tampa (FL)
Example Classes: Adapted Physical Education, Clinical Supervision in Physical Education, Grant Writing in Physical Education, Instructional Design and Content: Dance and Gymnastics, Learner Assessment in School Based Physical Education, Reflective Teaching in Physical Education Online Master's Degrees
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