M.S. (Concentration)
School Wellness Education Concentration: Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership (M.S.)
About Our School Wellness Education Concentration: Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership Program
Slippery Rock University’s M.S. in Lifelong Wellness through Innovative Leadership empowers educators and professionals to lead wellness-focused change across schools, communities, and organizations. This fully online program emphasizes practical, innovative strategies to support physical and holistic well-being across the lifespan. Choose from two specialized tracks, Coaching and Officiating or School Wellness Education, and prepare to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.
The School Wellness Education (SWE) concentration is for health and physical education teachers who want to shift from a traditional PE model to a modern wellness approach. Focusing on personalized learning and educational technology, this program helps you update your K-12 curriculum to align with national standards from SHAPE America and the CDC. This concentration also offers an option to an initial teaching certification in K-12 Health and Physical Education.
Why Get a Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership Degree with a School Wellness Education Concentration?
- Design a schedule that works for you with a flexible, self-paced format ideal for working professionals.
- Study fully online with the freedom to learn from anywhere.
- Finish core coursework offered - Typically, every course is offered once per year. The teacher certification-related SWE courses are typically offered during the fall and spring semesters, while core courses are offered during the winter and summer terms, or as needed.
- Optional Teaching Certification - Focus on school wellness, education technology, and personalized learning and earn a teaching certification in K-12 Health and Physical Education. Additional coursework, field, and student teaching will be required.
Career Outcomes
A Master of Science in Lifelong Wellness through Innovative Leadership prepares you for advanced leadership roles in the rapidly expanding health and wellness industry. The School Wellness Education concentration will provide you with the tools to design, manage, and advocate for Innovative programs in schools, community agencies, and corporate settings. This degree positions you to become a leader who can create positive, wellness-focused change for diverse populations across the lifespan. Common career paths for graduates include:
- Health and Physical Education Teaching License (extra coursework and student teaching required)
- Lead Health and Physical Education Teacher
- Health and Wellness Coach
- School District Wellness Coordinator
- Community Recreation Director
- Corporate Wellness Program Manager
- Fitness Director
- Athletic Coach (eligible if Coaching and Officiating courses are taken as electives)
- Sports Official (eligible if Coaching and Officiating courses are taken as electives)
Requirements
What are the admission requirements for this program at SRU? Check out the requirements in the dropdowns of this section!
Program Director / Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Randall Nichols
Physical and Health Education
724.738.2818
randall.nichols@sru.edu
Email graduate.admissions@sru.edu or call 724.738.2051 for information regarding this program’s graduate application deadlines.
All applicants must submit the following materials along with a completed online graduate application and non-refundable application fee:
- Two electronic recommendation forms
- A 750-word essay describing how this degree will help reach your career goals
- Official Transcripts - Undergraduate/Graduate (Official transcripts must be sent by institution via electronic transcript e-share to graduate.admissions@sru.edu or via mail - faxed copies will not be considered official)
Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.
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