Learn in small class sizes from highly qualified faculty who are actively involved in research and have years of experience in the health and physical education fields.
Prepare to become a highly skilled scholar-practitioner through intensive, hands-on field experiences across a variety of settings in your chosen field.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ School of Education graduate education and online graduate education programs are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Visit the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Âé¶¹´«Ã½ or connect with the graduate admission team. We will answer your questions and put you in touch with program faculty or degree candidates to learn more. Contact us at graduateadmission@hofstra.edu, or call 516-463-4723.
To be considered for the Health and Physical Education programs, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
where you can upload the following documents:
An interview with the graduate program director will be required.
If you are a current Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student interested in pursuing the undergraduate/graduate dual-degree program, please contact your academic advisor. Direct any additional questions to graduateadmission@hofstra.edu.
Visit the Health and Physical Education program page to learn more.
International students: Please review additional admission requirements.
The MS in Physical Education is 36 - 39 credits. The MS in Health Education is 33 credits.
Visit the program pages to learn more.This 36 - 39-credit program is designed to prepare individuals to meet New York state initial teacher certification in grades preschool through 12 physical education.

Fabián Arroyo-Rojas, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education in the Department of Specialized Education Programs in the Health and Physical Education program.