Initial Teacher Certification - Health and Physical Education (MAT)

Get an in-depth look at Health and Physical Education (MAT)

The CEHD offers programs that share the common theme of "Teaching for Knowledge, Leadership and Change: Enabling Success for all Learners" in keeping with the belief that if teachers are to help their students become masterful learners, teachers must themselves be learners. 

Programs in the CEHD integrate embedded field experiences that align both with program studies and professional education career goals. These experiences are to be mentored and assessed. 

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View the curriculum for Health and Physical Education (MAT) for admission requirements, degree requirements and other information
 

M.A.T in Health and Physical Education

Overview

Application Deadline (Fall Admission): April 1

The CEHD offers programs that share the common theme of "Teaching for Knowledge, Leadership and Change: Enabling Success for all Learners" in keeping with the belief that if teachers are to help their students become masterful learners, teachers must themselves be learners. 

Programs in the CEHD integrate embedded field experiences that align both with program studies and professional education career goals. These experiences are to be mentored and assessed. 

All students must be admitted to teacher education to enroll in MUED course work. 

Teacher Candidate Expectation

Teacher education candidates should visit the Educator Preparation Program page and review the expectations listed under the "Review These Teaching Profession Expectations" section.

Admission Criteria

Please visit the Educator Preparation Program page and read items listed under "Admission Requirement Details" for more in-depth information regarding admission requirements for this program.

Careers

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

Physical Education and School Health students who have completed the MAT program have consistently secured jobs as physical educators or health educators in a variety of schools in Jefferson Co. Public Schools, Oldham Co. Public Schools, and Bullitt Co. Public Schools. Some students have acquired teaching positions in private schools, and others in different states. Teaching in a different state requires verification of equivalency of Kentucky teacher certification in the chosen state. 

Financial Aid

In addition to the financial aid opportunities offered by the University of Louisville's Financial Aid office, the College of Education & Human Development also has information about financial aid

Other financial aid opportunities available include student employment opportunities

Contact

Dr. Carla Vidoni, Program Director 
Department of Health and Sport Sciences 
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY – 40292 
Email: carla.vidoni@louisville.edu 
Phone: 502-852-8844 

Candidates considering application to the MAT Program and questions about the application should be directed to teacher@louisville.edu. Candidates will be notified via e-mail regarding the admission decision no later than six weeks after the application deadline. Applicants who are selected for admission will receive information about a mandatory orientation session.