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. The practice track concludes with a student internship. The emphasis areas include adapted physical education, coaching education, and curriculum & instruction for teaching licensure.<br>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.