The Human Movement Program prepares students for physical education and coaching responsibilities in elementary and secondary schools, independent schools and colleges, youth agencies, fitness and social service organizations, and community-based assocations. Students seeking to become physical education teachers, athletic trainers and coaches, sports analysts, fitness trainers and consultants, and specialists in all branches of human movement may apply to this program. The graduate program in Physical Education and Exercise Science prepares students to teach physical education and to serve as exercise specialists in both fitness and clinical settings. This program is designed to develop job-related competencies with a goal of educating physical education professionals who are knowledgeabl and skilled in the administration of physical activity. The Department of Physical Education and Health Fitness Studies offers courses leading to a Master of Science degree in Physical Education, both for certified teachers and for professionals in allied fields of exercise science, health fitness, and athletic training.
Course work leading to Connecticut teacher certification in physical education is also available.
Admission to Eastern Nazarene College's graduate program is based on the applicant's previous graduate and undergraduate college record as well as the level of professional experience or promise. It is essential that students entering the program are able to perform at a standard recognized as graduate level. Shuster Hall Room 158, Bedford Park Blvd. This program is designed around a core of science courses associated with the study of human movement. Movement Sciences concentrations are available in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, or an interdisciplinary combination of both.