This 30-credit track is an advanced program to understand best practices and the most updated research in the field of teaching and learning in HPE. This research track concludes with a student-lead thesis project.This emphasis will offer additional theories and knowledge in the coaching profession providing advanced skills to those individuals pursuing a coaching career. The courses selected for the Coaching Education emphasis area will meet accreditation standards, certify students as athletic coaches, and provide valuable knowledge and skills.The Department of Human Movement Sciences offers graduate programs leading to Master's degrees in four disciplines, which includes Exercise Science, Park, Recreation & Tourism Studies, Sport Management, and Physical Education. Within Physical Education, there are concentrations in Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Coaching Education, and Initial Virginia Licensure in Health & Physical Education. Additionally, students can earn a graduate certificate in Adapted Physical Education. We also offer Doctoral degrees (Ph.D. in Education - Human Movement Sciences concentration) with emphasis areas in Applied Kinesiology, Health & Sport Pedagogy, and Sport & Recreation Management.