M.A.T. in Health and Physical Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching Health and Physical Education degree provides initial K-12 certification in health and physical education.

The Departments of Teaching and Learning and Health and Sport Sciences are committed to the highest standards of professional preparation. Our programs have sought and received national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Graduates of initial teacher certification programs at the University of Louisville begin their teaching careers secure in the knowledge that they have been prepared for the real world of classrooms through a rigorous teacher preparation program.

The degree offers school-based methods in the fall semester (August-December) in health and physical education for grades P-12. During the spring semester candidates complete 14 weeks of student teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels, a weekly seminar class and an action research project. The program's schedule coincides with that of the public schools. Candidates progress through the program in a cohort group. The program is full-time and classes are offered only during the day.

The goal of the MAT is to assist students to become dedicated and effective K-12 health and physical education teachers for diverse teaching settings.

Certification

Kentucky certification in grades P-12 in Physical Education and Health.

Some applicants may be required to complete prerequisite courses. Please check if you need to take any prerequisite courses prior to registration. All applicants who must have a transcript evaluation completed prior to application for admission.

Sequencing Guide

For details about curriculum information, visit the Graduate Catalog.

Admission Process

Applicants are required to submit credentials supporting their academic ability, writing proficiency, and positive disposition as determined through test scores, college grade point average, writing samples, letters of recommendation and interview. Suggested minimum test scores and grade point averages are listed in the application materials. Dispositional characteristics essential for success in graduate school and for teaching are also listed in the application materials. These dispositional characteristics are determined by the ability of the applicant to navigate the admission process, applicant interactions during the admission process, writing samples, letters of recommendation, and faculty review.

All applications are due by the posted application deadline. All complete applications are reviewed by faculty and interviews are scheduled for competitive applicants. Final admission decisions are made by faculty committees no more than 30 days after the application deadline and applicants are notified of the committee decision.

Application Process

The teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development admission counselor, Taleia Fisher. Questions about the application process or the admission portfolio, should be directed to Taleia Fisher at 502-852-0587 or taleia.fisher @ louisville.edu.

All of the directions and forms are listed as links below. Applicants should print, complete and sign forms as appropriate. Include other materials as directed. Applicants should compile all information and forms, and submit to Taleia Fisher in a sealed envelope with name and telephone number on the front of the envelope. (Do not staple forms, put forms in a binder, or in page protectors.) Application materials can be submitted in person or by mail.

Have you attended a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information Session or met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no", then you are encouraged to attend a session BEFORE you start the application process! You can register at the link above. You will learn more about our programs as well as the academic requirements needed for admission.

Application Deadline: May 1st

(Note: If the application deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday, we will accept the admission portfolio on the Monday after the deadline by 5:00 p.m.)

Undergraduate students should meet with their faculty advisor in Health and Sport Sciences to discuss their readiness to apply for the program!

Post-baccalaureate students should contact Stefanie Wooten at (502) 852-0547 or stephanie.wooten @ louisville.edu for a transcript evaluation and review of the program.

Step #1 – Application to Graduate School

You must apply to the University of Louisville Graduate Admissions Office. It is recommended that you submit this application no later than April 1st.
You will be required to submit the $50.00 application fee.
In Section VII – Recommendations, you should select "No" in all boxes pertaining to the online reference form. You will not be using these reference/recommendation forms!
Application to University of Louisville Graduate Admissions

Step #2 – Application to Teacher Education

The following academic requirements, writing and disposition documents, and forms comprise the application to teacher education. Please submit all by the application deadline as instructed above.

Academic Requirements

Need help preparing for the GRE or Praxis II exams? Sign up for a GRE or Praxis II Information Sessions.

Writing Proficiency and Disposition Documentation

Supplemental Forms and Application Materials

(Please note these files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader software.)

Step #3

Once the application deadline has passed, all complete applications will be processed and sent to members of the faculty admissions screening committee - who will contact competitive applicants for interview. Please click on the link below for more information about the interview process.

Interview

Once all interviews have been completed, the faculty admissions screening committee will make admission decisions.

Contact

Stefanie Wooten
Department of Health & Sport Sciences
College of Education and Human Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-8843

Physical Education Faculty

Opportunities for Graduates

Students who graduate from the MAT enter careers in P-12 teaching in health and physical education.

General Information

For general information on financial aid resources, please visit the University of Louisville's Student Financial Aid office. The College of Education and Human Development has it's own web page dedicated to financial aid that contains some extra information not listed here.

When considering the cost of higher education, please consider the following items:

Awards can be combined with institutional aid up to the University's total direct cost of attendance. Direct costs include tuition, room, board, and books. The University of Louisville is required to adhere to all federal, state, and institutional guidelines. Policy information is available on-line at UofL's Student Financial Aid office.

College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) Scholarship

The CEHD has a long history of offering scholarships to prospective and current students pursuing an education degree program. The CEHD provides over $225,000 annually and selects recipients three times per year. Scholarship selection is competitive and applies to tuition only. Apply online for a CEHD Scholarship before the deadline (March 1st, June 1st and/or October 1st). Applicants should expect notification in four to five weeks after the posted deadline.

TEACH Grant

Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides up to $4,000 per year to those who intend to teach in a public or private elementary school that serves students from low-income families. Teachers must be certified in a high-need field. (Amount is pro-rated based on part-time or full-time status up to a maximum of $8,000 for graduate students.)

Applicants must complete the FAFSA (although financial need is not required) and be admitted to a teacher certification program. Applicants must score above the 75th percentile on a college admission test or maintain a cumulative gpa of 3.25 for eligibility.

Recipients must teach for a minimum of four years within eight calendar years of completing the teacher certification program. Those who fail to complete the service obligation must re-pay the loan, with interest charged form the first date of disbursement.

Minority Teacher Scholarship Program

Since 1985, the Minority Teacher Recruitment Project (MTRP) has been addressing the shortage of minority teachers in our nation's classrooms. The program is a partnership among the University of Louisville's College of Education and Human Development, the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), and the schools of the Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC).

Scholarships of up to $5,000 annually are available to qualifying full- or part-time students of color pursuing initial teacher certification at UofL. Visit the MTRP webpage to view more information about the scholarship program.

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