Physical Education Teaching

Delivery Options

Distance Learners

Check out our hybrid option!

Physical Education Teaching MS

Program delivery options

In-Person (All tracks)

The in-person track meets on campus at UWL for most classes. This format provides students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree throughout the school year and summer. Most coursework will take place in the afternoon/evenings.

Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

Gabrielle Strittmater

"The adventure emphasis provides countless experiences that enhance your education. These opportunities foster development of facilitation skills and encourage discourse. Instructors and peers are supportive, and authenticity is celebrated."

Adapted Physical Education emphasis

Scott Rosenfeld

“I could not have felt more prepared to start working as an APE teacher than I did after completing my graduate assistantship at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Being able to work hands-on with all ages of students with a variety of disabilities made me a highly qualified teacher candidate and was extremely helpful when interviewing with potential employers.”

Hybrid/blended (Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits Emphasis or No Emphasis)

You can complete Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits Emphasis, or complete a general degree without emphasis, in an online /blended format.

Hybrid/blended (Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits Emphasis)

The hybrid track is offered to practitioners who are unable to travel to UW-La Crosse for in-person coursework. This format provides students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in an online synchronous setting in the afternoon/evenings. However, in-person attendance is required for three courses (see below):

ESS 765 - Offered summer over two weekends (UWL)
ESS 745 - Offered spring over two weekends (UWL and Devil's Lake, WI)
ESS 705 - Offered summer over one week (Estes Park, CO or alternate)

Hybrid/blended (Physical Education Teaching Masters - No Emphasis)

The hybrid track is offered to practitioners who are unable to travel to UW-La Crosse for in-person coursework on a weekly basis. This format provides students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in an online synchronous setting in the afternoon/evenings. Additional electives (10 - 13) will need to be selected which may require in-person learning.

Adventure & Outdoor Pursuits emphasis

Josh Thomas

“The graduate program at UW-La Crosse has been an amazing experience. I didn't know how much I didn't know about teaching, meaning, I have learned a lot! The pedagogical instruction as well as the experiences while obtaining my master's in physical education have been phenomenally helpful to my teaching career. The professors in my program are world-class educators as well as first class people. This program has been entirely a positive experience and I would recommend it to everyone.!”